visual-explainer

Convert terminal output into self-contained HTML pages for browser viewing.

9.4k|635|Updated Feb 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nicobailon/visual-explainer --skill visual-explainer-nicobailon
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: visual-explainer
Source: https://github.com/nicobailon/visual-explainer/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nicobailon/visual-explainer --skill visual-explainer-nicobailon

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Generates self-contained HTML pages that explain complex terminal output (diagrams, diffs, plans, and data) in a readable, browsable format.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Visualize architecture, code changes, diffs, and plans as self-contained HTML pages for easy sharing.
  • Proactively render complex tables (4+ rows or 3+ columns) as HTML to avoid terminal clutter.
  • Mermaid diagrams, charts, with theming for rich, interactive explanations.
  • Open results in a browser; supports slide deck mode and on-demand imagery via surf-cli when available.

Quick Start

Use the visual-explainer to render a diagram or diff review; the output is a self-contained HTML file you can open in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions about visual-explainer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert terminal output into a shareable HTML page?

To convert terminal output into a shareable HTML page, you can render complex terminal data like architecture diagrams, diffs, and plans as a self-contained HTML file that opens directly in a browser for easy sharing.

Can I visualize Mermaid architecture diagrams outside the terminal?

Yes, you can visualize Mermaid architecture diagrams by rendering them into browsable HTML pages with interactive charts and customizable theming, moving complex visual data out of the terminal environment.

What is the best way to review code diffs without terminal clutter?

The best way to review code diffs without terminal clutter is to generate a readable HTML page that highlights the changes, providing a browsable diff review format that avoids overwhelming terminal scrollback.

Does this visualization tool support rendering large data tables?

Yes, this visualization tool proactively renders complex data tables with four or more rows, or three or more columns, as HTML to prevent terminal clutter and make the data easily readable.

Do I need any dependencies to generate AI imagery for my HTML diagrams?

You do not need dependencies for basic HTML diagrams, but generating on-demand AI imagery for your HTML pages requires surf-cli to be available in your environment.

When should I avoid using HTML for terminal output visualization?

You should avoid using HTML for terminal output visualization when you need to pipe the output directly into another command-line tool, as the generated browsable HTML format is designed for human reading in a browser rather than machine processing.