plantuml-ascii

Convert PlantUML diagrams into ASCII art for terminal-friendly viewing.

1|Updated Jan 30, 2023
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ncksol/ravebot --skill plantuml-ascii-ncksol
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: plantuml-ascii
Source: https://github.com/ncksol/ravebot/tree/main/.github/skills/plantuml-ascii
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ncksol/ravebot --skill plantuml-ascii-ncksol

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

PlantUML ASCII Art Diagram Generator renders PlantUML diagrams as plain ASCII art, enabling terminal-friendly viewing without images.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Convert PlantUML diagrams to ASCII art with -txt and -utxt options for both standard and Unicode-enhanced outputs.
  • Generate diagrams for terminal documentation, READMEs, and quick sketches that need text-based diagrams.
  • Support various diagram types such as sequence, class, activity, and state diagrams in ASCII form for easy sharing.

Quick Start

Create a PlantUML diagram file and run plantuml -txt diagram.puml to generate an 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 render PlantUML diagrams as ASCII art in the terminal?

To render PlantUML diagrams as ASCII art, use the -txt or -utext command options to convert standard PlantUML syntax into plain text or Unicode formats for terminal viewing without image rendering.

What's the best way to embed text-based sequence diagrams in a README?

Embedding text-based sequence diagrams in a README is best achieved by converting PlantUML files to plain ASCII or Unicode text, ensuring diagrams display correctly in environments that cannot render images.

Do I need Java to generate ASCII diagrams from PlantUML files?

Generating ASCII diagrams from PlantUML files requires Java because the conversion process depends on the PlantUML CLI or the Java JAR file to parse syntax and output text-based diagrams.

Does PlantUML ASCII support both standard text and Unicode output formats?

PlantUML ASCII supports both standard text and Unicode output formats, allowing you to choose between basic ASCII characters for broad compatibility or Unicode for enhanced visual diagram rendering.

Can I convert class and activity diagrams to plain text for terminal documentation?

You can convert class, activity, sequence, and state diagrams to plain text, providing terminal-friendly ASCII documentation that works in quick sketches and environments lacking image rendering capabilities.