json-canvas

To create a JSON Canvas file, start with the base structure {"nodes": [], "edges": []} and add text, file, link, or group nodes with positioning, size, and labels, along with edges to map relationships. This portable format enables visual planning within Obsidian.

The JSON Canvas format provides a portable, visual data representation for ideas and workflows. It models concepts as nodes and relationships as edges, enabling easy sharing, versioning, and diagramming for mind maps and project canvases.

Yes, you can validate canvas files using built-in validation features. The process enforces required fields on nodes and edges, validates unique IDs, and checks cross-references to ensure structural integrity within your visual diagrams.

Yes, JSON Canvas supports text, file, link, and group nodes. You can assign specific positioning, size, and labels to each node, and use edges with optional styling to connect them within your visual workflow.

The best way to structure a project canvas is to model your ideas as nodes and relationships as edges. Use the base JSON structure {"nodes": [], "edges": []} to store diagrams, applying generated IDs and reference validation for accurate layout.

Missing required fields occur when nodes or edges lack enforced attributes. The canvas validation process checks for required fields on nodes and edges, ensuring unique IDs and valid cross-references to prevent structural errors in your visual data.