ascii-table-renderer
Render structured data as aligned ASCII tables (column width rules, truncate/wrap, border styles, compact/readable variants) for terminal/log/email.
Best use case
ascii-table-renderer is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt. It is especially useful for teams working in multi. Render structured data as aligned ASCII tables (column width rules, truncate/wrap, border styles, compact/readable variants) for terminal/log/email.
Render structured data as aligned ASCII tables (column width rules, truncate/wrap, border styles, compact/readable variants) for terminal/log/email.
Users should expect a more consistent workflow output, faster repeated execution, and less time spent rewriting prompts from scratch.
Practical example
Example input
Use the "ascii-table-renderer" skill to help with this workflow task. Context: Render structured data as aligned ASCII tables (column width rules, truncate/wrap, border styles, compact/readable variants) for terminal/log/email.
Example output
A structured workflow result with clearer steps, more consistent formatting, and an output that is easier to reuse in the next run.
When to use this skill
- Use this skill when you want a reusable workflow rather than writing the same prompt again and again.
- Use it when you already have the supporting tools or dependencies needed by the workflow.
When not to use this skill
- Do not use this when you only need a one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- Do not use it if you cannot install or maintain the related files, repository context, or supporting tools.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/ascii-table-renderer/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How ascii-table-renderer Compares
| Feature / Agent | ascii-table-renderer | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Render structured data as aligned ASCII tables (column width rules, truncate/wrap, border styles, compact/readable variants) for terminal/log/email.
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.
Related Guides
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-table-renderer`. **Trigger phrases include:** - "ascii-table-renderer" - "use ascii-table-renderer" - "用 ascii-table-renderer 把列表打印成表格" - "使用 ascii-table-renderer 生成 ASCII 表格（对齐/列宽）" ## Boundary - Do not fetch data (DB/API). Only render and format output. - Default borders are ASCII-only: `+ - |`. - Out of scope: merged cells, multi-row headers, complex spanning layouts. ## How to use this skill ### Inputs - headers (required) - rows (required) - maxWidth (default 80) - maxColWidth (default 20) - borderStyle (light | minimal, default light) - overflow (ellipsis | wrap, default ellipsis) - align (left | right | center, default left) ### Outputs (required) - tableCompact (log-friendly) - tableReadable (interactive-friendly) - rules (width/truncation/null/alignment rules) ### Steps 1. Compute per-column widths: `min(maxColWidth, max(contentWidth))` 2. Handle overflow: - ellipsis: use `...` consistently - wrap: wrap within column width while keeping row alignment 3. Output two variants: - compact: minimal or fewer separators - readable: clearer borders ## Script - `scripts/render_table.py`: render tables from JSON stdin (compact/readable) ### Inline Example Input: `headers=["Name", "Role", "Status"]`, `rows=[["Alice", "Engineer", "Active"], ["Bob", "Designer", "Away"]]` **tableCompact:** ``` Name Role Status Alice Engineer Active Bob Designer Away ``` **tableReadable:** ``` +-------+----------+--------+ | Name | Role | Status | +-------+----------+--------+ | Alice | Engineer | Active | | Bob | Designer | Away | +-------+----------+--------+ ``` ## Examples - `examples/basic.md` ## Quality checklist 1. Columns align consistently; each line does not exceed maxWidth 2. Null values are rendered as `-` 3. Copy/paste safe (no trailing spaces) ## Keywords **English:** ascii-table-renderer, ascii table, align, columns, rows, truncate, wrap, terminal, log **中文:** ascii-table-renderer, ASCII 表格, 对齐, 列宽, 截断, 换行, 终端, 日志, 工单
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