skills.rest
ContrastingSounds
ContrastingSoundsCOMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
WebsiteGitHub

rill-canvas

Create canvas dashboards in Rill with YAML-based fixed layouts.

Updated Feb 19, 2026
Search Tags:#markdown#layout#data-visualization#dashboard-design#rill#canvas-dashboard#metrics-views
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ContrastingSounds/myai --skill rill-canvas-contrastingsounds
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: rill-canvas
Source: https://github.com/ContrastingSounds/myai/tree/main/rill/.claude/skills/rill-canvas
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ContrastingSounds/myai --skill rill-canvas-contrastingsounds

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Canvas dashboards provide a fixed layout to house multiple visualizations, enabling concise executive summaries and structured reports built from multiple metrics views.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fixed, multi-visual dashboards that arrange charts, tables, and markdown explanations in a single view.
  • Ideal for executive summaries, report-style dashboards, or consolidated metric overviews.
  • Real-world example: combine KPI grids and charts with contextual markdown to communicate performance at a glance.

Quick Start

Define a canvas dashboard YAML with type: canvas and at least one row containing components configured to display your metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions about rill-canvas

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a fixed-layout dashboard in Rill for an executive summary?▼

Build a canvas dashboard in Rill by defining a YAML file with type: canvas, then configuring rows and visual components to assemble charts, KPI grids, and markdown explanations into a fixed layout.

What is a canvas dashboard used for in data visualization?▼

A canvas dashboard provides a fixed layout to house multiple visualizations, making it ideal for executive summaries, report-style views, or consolidated metric overviews presented on a single page.

Can I combine markdown text and charts in a single Rill dashboard view?▼

Yes, canvas dashboards support arranging charts, tables, and markdown explanations together, allowing you to combine KPI grids with contextual markdown to communicate performance at a glance.

How do I arrange multiple metrics views into a single consolidated report?▼

Arrange multiple metrics views by adding rows in your canvas YAML definition and specifying component configurations for each visual element to create a consolidated metric overview.

Does a Rill canvas dashboard require external dependencies or scripts?▼

No external dependencies are required. A canvas dashboard uses a YAML-based definition and may optionally reference scripts, assets, or documentation only if extended functionality is needed.

Related Skills

Explore More Data & Analytics Skills→
itsadijmbtitsadijmbt
1

databricks-metric-views

Define Unity Catalog metric views with YAML models and MEASURE() queries.

Community
Intermediate
borgheiborghei
467

business-intelligence

Automate BI workflows by turning raw data into metrics and dashboards.

Community
Advanced
rilldatarilldata
47

rill-canvas

Create custom canvas dashboards in Rill using declarative YAML.

Official
Intermediate
Aaron-TawilAaron-Tawil

building-streamlit-dashboards

Create interactive Streamlit dashboards with KPI cards and data tables.

Community
Intermediate