chartjs
Create simple, responsive charts quickly with Chart.js using canvas-based rendering
Best use case
chartjs is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Create simple, responsive charts quickly with Chart.js using canvas-based rendering
Teams using chartjs should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/chartjs/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How chartjs Compares
| Feature / Agent | chartjs | 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?
Create simple, responsive charts quickly with Chart.js using canvas-based rendering
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
# Chartjs ## When to Use This Skill Use Chart.js when you need: - **Quick implementation** - Up and running in minutes - **Simple charts** - Line, bar, pie, doughnut, radar charts - **Minimal configuration** - Sensible defaults that work out of the box - **Small projects** - Lightweight library (60KB gzipped) - **Responsive charts** - Mobile-friendly by default - **No dependencies** - Standalone library **Avoid when:** - Complex customization needed (use D3.js) - 3D charts required (use Plotly) - Advanced scientific visualizations needed (use Plotly) - Large datasets >10k points (use Plotly with WebGL) ## Resources - **Official Docs**: https://www.chartjs.org/docs/latest/ - **Samples**: https://www.chartjs.org/docs/latest/samples/ - **GitHub**: https://github.com/chartjs/Chart.js - **Community**: https://github.com/chartjs/awesome ## Sub-Skills - [1. Basic Line Chart (+2)](1-basic-line-chart/SKILL.md) - [1. Use Responsive Containers (+3)](1-use-responsive-containers/SKILL.md) - [With React (+1)](with-react/SKILL.md) ## Sub-Skills - [Example 1: Multi-Dataset Line Chart (+5)](example-1-multi-dataset-line-chart/SKILL.md) - [Available Chart Types](available-chart-types/SKILL.md) - [Custom Colors (+2)](custom-colors/SKILL.md) - [CDN (Quick Start) (+2)](cdn-quick-start/SKILL.md) - [Chart.js Zoom Plugin (+2)](chartjs-zoom-plugin/SKILL.md) - [Performance Tips](performance-tips/SKILL.md)
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