plantuml-ascii

Convert PlantUML text descriptions into ASCII art diagrams.

Updated Nov 21, 2025
One-click install
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.