diagram-catalog

Catalog over 190 diagram types with selection guides and XML examples for draw.io.

18|2|Updated Dec 12, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/markus41/claude --skill diagram-catalog
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Skill: diagram-catalog
Source: https://github.com/markus41/claude/tree/main/plugins/drawio-diagramming/skills/diagram-catalog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/markus41/claude --skill diagram-catalog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive catalog of diagram types, helping users select the most appropriate visualization for any technical or business scenario.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extensive Catalog: Browse over 190 diagram types across various categories like Process, UML, Architecture, Data, and more.
  • Selection Guidance: Each entry includes a description, complexity rating, best use cases, and relevant stencil information.
  • Use Case: A software architect needs to document a new microservices system. They can use this Skill to quickly find and understand the differences between a C4 Container diagram and a Component Diagram, and choose the best fit for their documentation.

Quick Start

Show me all available process diagram types.

Frequently Asked Questions about diagram-catalog

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

FAQPage Schema
What is the best way to choose the right diagram type for software architecture documentation?

A diagram catalog helps you differentiate between similar visualizations for technical and business documentation. It provides descriptions, best use cases, and complexity ratings for over 190 diagram types, covering process flows, UML structures, data models, and network topologies.

How do I know when to use a C4 Container diagram versus a UML Component diagram?

Yes, this diagram catalog includes draw.io stencil references and XML examples for the documented diagram types. You can use these XML examples as a starting point to generate draw.io visualizations for your process flows, UML structures, and data models.

Can I find process flow and data modeling visualizations in one place?

Yes, you can find process flow and data modeling visualizations organized together in a comprehensive diagram catalog. It groups over 190 diagram types across categories like Process, UML, Architecture, Data, and Network, facilitating informed diagram selection for technical documentation.

Does this diagram catalog provide complexity ratings for UML structures and architectural patterns?

Yes, the diagram catalog provides complexity ratings for UML structures, architectural patterns, data models, and network topologies. Each of the 190+ entries includes a complexity rating alongside descriptions and best use cases to help you gauge the effort required for your technical documentation.