timeline-creator

Create interactive HTML timelines and Gantt-chart roadmaps from project data.

657|94|Updated Oct 17, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/mhattingpete/claude-skills-marketplace --skill timeline-creator
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Skill: timeline-creator
Source: https://github.com/mhattingpete/claude-skills-marketplace/tree/main/visual-documentation-plugin/skills/timeline-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mhattingpete/claude-skills-marketplace --skill timeline-creator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Creating clear, professional timelines, Gantt charts, or project roadmaps can be complex and time-consuming, often requiring specialized tools. This Skill automates the generation of stunning, interactive HTML timelines, allowing you to visualize project progress and milestones effortlessly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dynamic Timeline Generation: Creates responsive HTML timelines, Gantt charts, and roadmaps using SVG.
  • Rich Visuals: Includes milestones, progress bars, phase groupings, and dependency arrows.
  • Status Indicators: Uses a semantic color system to clearly show completed, in-progress, and pending items.
  • Use Case: Provide your project's key phases and milestones, and this Skill will generate a visual roadmap, complete with progress bars and status updates, ready for your next presentation.

Quick Start

Example: Request a project timeline

User: "Create a 6-month project timeline for our new feature launch:

Month 1: Planning (Completed)

Month 2-3: Development (In Progress)

Month 4: Testing (Pending)

Month 5: Beta Launch (Pending)

Month 6: Public Launch (Pending)"

Output will be a complete HTML/SVG timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions about timeline-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a Gantt chart from project data?

A Gantt chart visualizes project timelines by displaying phases and milestones across a horizontal timeline with progress bars and status indicators. This Skill generates interactive HTML Gantt charts from your project's phases, dates, and milestones, outputting a complete HTML document ready to share or present.

Can I generate an HTML timeline with milestones and progress tracking?

Yes. This Skill creates responsive HTML timelines that include milestones, progress bars, phase groupings, and status indicators using SVG. You provide project phases with start/end dates and status; the Skill outputs a fully formatted HTML document with visual roadmap.

What's the best way to visualize project roadmaps and schedules?

Interactive HTML timelines and Gantt charts are effective for visualizing roadmaps because they combine visual clarity with interactivity. This Skill automates roadmap generation by converting your project phases and milestones into professional SVG-based HTML visualizations with color-coded status indicators.

Do I need specialized software to create project timelines?

No. This Skill eliminates the need for specialized timeline tools by generating professional HTML timelines directly from your project data. It produces complete, self-contained HTML documents with embedded SVG graphics and responsive layout—no external software required.

How does the Skill handle project phases and milestone dependencies?

The Skill structures timelines around project phases with specified start and end dates, assigns status labels (completed, in-progress, pending), and renders milestones with duration percentages. It applies semantic color coding and dependency arrows to show phase relationships within the SVG visualization.

Can timelines display progress percentages and duration calculations?

Yes. The Skill automatically calculates and displays duration percentages for each phase and milestone within the timeline. Progress bars and status indicators provide visual representation of completion state, making project progress immediately clear.