design-diagram-authoring

Generate game design diagrams using Mermaid templates for quest trees, economy flows, narrative branches, and level layouts.

Updated Apr 8, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/tranvietanh0/StackTheRing --skill design-diagram-authoring
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Skill: design-diagram-authoring
Source: https://github.com/tranvietanh0/StackTheRing/tree/main/.claude/skills/design-diagram-authoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tranvietanh0/StackTheRing --skill design-diagram-authoring

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires mermaid-cli, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and templates (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps streamline the process of creating game design diagrams, making it easier to visualize and communicate game designs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Authoring: Generate game design diagrams like quest trees, economy flows, narrative branches, and level layouts using Mermaid templates.
  • Templates: Includes pre-defined Mermaid templates for various game design diagrams.
  • Rendering: Delegate rendering to /t1k:preview for SVG/PNG output.
  • Usage: Ideal for sketching design intent, updating diagrams during gameplay changes, and embedding in GDD markdown.

Quick Start

Copy a template to your project, edit the placeholders, render with /t1k:preview, and paste the result into your GDD.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-diagram-authoring

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create game design diagrams like quest trees and economy flows in markdown?

You can author game design diagrams using pre-defined Mermaid templates for quest trees, economy flows, narrative branches, and level layouts. Copy a template, edit placeholders, and render the output for your GDD.

What is the best way to visualize narrative branches for a game design document?

Visualizing narrative branches is best done using Mermaid diagram templates tailored for game design. This approach allows you to sketch design intent and easily embed the rendered visuals directly into your markdown GDD.

How do I render Mermaid diagrams into SVG or PNG for a game design document?

To render Mermaid diagrams into SVG or PNG, this Skill delegates the process to the `/t1k:preview` command and relies on the mermaid-cli dependency to generate the visual output for your documentation.

Do I need mermaid-cli installed to author game design diagrams?

Yes, mermaid-cli is a required dependency to render the game design diagrams. While you author the text using templates, mermaid-cli handles the actual visualization generation alongside the `/t1k:preview` rendering command.

Can I use Mermaid templates for level layouts and gameplay flow visualization?

Yes, pre-defined Mermaid templates are included specifically for level layouts and economy flows. They provide a structured starting point that you can easily update when gameplay changes occur during the design process.

Are there limitations to using Mermaid for complex game design diagrams?

Mermaid relies on the `/t1k:preview` command and mermaid-cli for rendering, meaning diagram complexity is bound by Mermaid's rendering limits. It is intended for sketching design intent and updating diagrams rather than managing highly complex visual engines.