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ascii-diagram-boxflow
Generate plain ASCII box-flow diagrams (boxes + arrows) for environments without renderers, with alignment rules and split strategies for complex graphs.
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Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/ascii-diagram-boxflow/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/partme-ai/full-stack-skills/main/skills/ascii-skills/ascii-diagram-boxflow/SKILL.md"
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/ascii-diagram-boxflow/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How ascii-diagram-boxflow Compares
| Feature / Agent | ascii-diagram-boxflow | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | multi | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Generate plain ASCII box-flow diagrams (boxes + arrows) for environments without renderers, with alignment rules and split strategies for complex graphs.
Which AI agents support this skill?
This skill is compatible with multi.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
## When to use this skill
**CRITICAL TRIGGER RULE**
- Use this skill ONLY when the user explicitly mentions the exact skill name: `ascii-diagram-boxflow`.
**Trigger phrases include:**
- "ascii-diagram-boxflow"
- "use ascii-diagram-boxflow"
- "用 ascii-diagram-boxflow 画 ASCII 流程图/框图"
- "使用 ascii-diagram-boxflow 生成 box + 箭头连接图"
## Boundary
- ASCII output only. Do not output Mermaid/PlantUML.
- Recommended nodes <= 12; if larger, split into sub-diagrams.
- Auto-layout is best-effort for linear and simple branching. Complex layouts require manual ordering or splitting.
## How to use this skill
### Inputs
- nodes (node list; names required)
- edges (connections: from/to)
- direction (TB | LR, default TB)
- width (default 80)
- boxWidth (default 16)
- numbering (default false)
### Outputs (required)
- diagram (ASCII-only)
- layoutRules (box width + arrow/line rules)
- splitAdvice (how to split complex diagrams)
## Script
- `scripts/boxflow.py`: best-effort for linear flows and single 2-way branching
## Examples
- `examples/login-flow.md`
### Inline Example
Input: `nodes=[Login, Validate, Dashboard]`, `edges=[Login->Validate, Validate->Dashboard]`, `direction=TB`:
```
+----------------+
| Login |
+----------------+
|
v
+----------------+
| Validate |
+----------------+
|
v
+----------------+
| Dashboard |
+----------------+
```
Long name truncation (boxWidth=16): `"Authentication Service"` becomes `"Authenticati..."`.
## Quality checklist
1. Arrow direction is unambiguous; avoid crossings
2. Line width `<= width`; no trailing spaces
3. Long node names must be truncated or wrapped consistently
## Keywords
**English:** ascii-diagram-boxflow, ascii diagram, flowchart, box, arrow, plain text, terminal
**中文:** ascii-diagram-boxflow, ASCII 框图, 流程图, 纯文本, 盒子, 箭头, 终端