plantuml-ascii

Convert PlantUML text descriptions into ASCII art diagrams.

Updated Nov 21, 2025

Search Tags:#documentation #terminal #diagrams #ascii art #plantuml #text-based

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/lluppesms/dadabase.demo --skill plantuml-ascii-lluppesms

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Skill: plantuml-ascii
Source: https://github.com/lluppesms/dadabase.demo/tree/main/.github/skills/plantuml-ascii
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lluppesms/dadabase.demo --skill plantuml-ascii-lluppesms

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires plantuml, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables the creation of text-based ASCII art diagrams directly from PlantUML code, making diagrams usable in environments that do not support graphical rendering.

Core Features & Use Cases

ASCII Diagram Generation: Converts PlantUML syntax into plain text or Unicode-enhanced ASCII art.
Cross-Platform Compatibility: Ideal for terminals, README files, and plain text documentation.
Use Case: You need to include a sequence diagram in a GitHub README file that will be viewed in a terminal. Use this Skill to generate the ASCII representation of your PlantUML sequence diagram.

Quick Start

Use the plantuml-ascii skill to convert the provided PlantUML code into a Unicode-enhanced ASCII diagram.

Frequently Asked Questions about plantuml-ascii

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert PlantUML to ASCII art for terminal display?▼

PlantUML diagrams are converted to ASCII art by processing standard PlantUML text descriptions and rendering them as text-based or Unicode-enhanced diagrams for terminal display.

Can I generate sequence diagrams and flowcharts in ASCII format?▼

Sequence diagrams, class diagrams, and flowcharts can be generated in ASCII format by converting standard PlantUML text descriptions into plain text or Unicode-enhanced ASCII art representations.

Does PlantUML support Unicode-enhanced ASCII art output?▼

PlantUML supports Unicode-enhanced ASCII art output by utilizing the -utxt flag during the conversion process to generate visually improved text-based diagrams for documentation.

What is the best way to include diagrams in a GitHub README viewed in a terminal?▼

To include diagrams in a terminal-viewed README, convert PlantUML code into ASCII art, ensuring cross-platform compatibility in environments that lack graphical rendering support.

Do I need to install PlantUML to create text-based diagrams?▼

PlantUML is a required dependency to create text-based diagrams, as it provides the core syntax parsing and conversion engine needed to generate the ASCII art output.