render-big-block

Render big-block-brief.md files into structured Excalidraw solution architecture diagrams.

12|2|Updated Mar 4, 2026

Search Tags:#architecture #documentation #excalidraw #visualization #diagram #brief

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npx skills add https://github.com/cogni-work/cogni-works --skill render-big-block

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Skill: render-big-block
Source: https://github.com/cogni-work/cogni-works/tree/main/cogni-visual/skills/render-big-block
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cogni-work/cogni-works --skill render-big-block

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill transforms complex Big Block brief documents into clear, structured Excalidraw solution architecture diagrams, making intricate information easily digestible.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Diagram Generation: Renders big-block-brief.md files into Excalidraw diagrams.
Structured Visuals: Creates tier bands, solution blocks, connections, SPIs, foundations, and a roadmap timeline.
Use Case: When you have a completed Big Block brief and need to present the solution architecture visually for stakeholders, this skill generates a professional Excalidraw diagram.

Quick Start

Use the render-big-block skill to render the brief located at '/path/to/your/big-block-brief.md'.

Frequently Asked Questions about render-big-block

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert a Big Block brief markdown file into an Excalidraw diagram?▼

You can render a big-block-brief.md file into an Excalidraw diagram by parsing YAML frontmatter and markdown body for tiers, blocks, and connections, then visualizing them through a 9-phase pipeline to export a structured layout.

What is the best way to visualize solution architecture from a markdown brief?▼

Visualizing solution architecture from a markdown brief is done by extracting structural elements like foundations and SPIs, then rendering them into tier bands and solution blocks using specific layouts and color modes for a clear Excalidraw diagram.

Can I generate Excalidraw diagrams with both German and English labels?▼

Yes, generating Excalidraw diagrams handles both German and English labels, parsing the markdown body to visualize tiers, blocks, and connections with the appropriate localized text and exporting to a shareable URL.

Does Excalidraw visualization support YAML frontmatter parsing for architectural blocks?▼

Excalidraw visualization supports YAML frontmatter parsing, extracting defined tiers, blocks, SPIs, foundations, and connections to render structured solution architecture diagrams with specific element counts and layouts.

How do I export a rendered solution architecture diagram to a shareable format?▼

To export a rendered solution architecture diagram, the pipeline outputs an .excalidraw file format complete with a shareable URL, allowing stakeholders to easily view the visualized tiers, blocks, and roadmap timeline.

What are the limitations of automated architecture diagram generation from markdown?▼

Automated architecture diagram generation from markdown relies strictly on the big-block-brief.md format, meaning it expects specific YAML frontmatter and markdown body structures to correctly parse and render tiers, blocks, and connections without errors.