axton-obsidian-visual-skills enables users to generate diagrams directly within Obsidian using Claude Code. This pack includes three skills: Excalidraw Diagram Generator, Mermaid Visualizer, and Obsidian Canvas Creator. It facilitates creating flowcharts, mind maps, and other diagrams from text prompts, offering a convenient way to visualize information within the Obsidian ecosystem.
This project offers a comprehensive suite of diagramming skills for Obsidian, covering popular formats like Excalidraw, Mermaid, and Obsidian Canvas. It features built-in syntax error prevention for Mermaid, and leverages a unique font for Excalidraw diagrams. Installation is simplified via the Claude Code plugin system, making it readily accessible. The skills are designed for ease of use and seamless integration with Obsidian.
- Excalidraw Diagram Generation: Creates hand-drawn style diagrams in various modes (Obsidian, Standard, Animated) with support for Chinese characters and animations.
- Mermaid Diagram Visualization: Transforms text into professional Mermaid diagrams with built-in syntax error prevention, customizable layouts, and color schemes.
- Obsidian Canvas Creation: Generates interactive Obsidian Canvas files with MindMap and Freeform layouts, smart node sizing, and color-coded nodes.
- Claude Code Integration: Leverages Claude Code's skills framework for on-demand diagram generation within Obsidian.
- Simplified Installation: Offers both marketplace and manual installation options for seamless integration with Claude Code.
- Comprehensive Diagram Support: Covers a wide variety of diagram types, including flowcharts, mind maps, sequence diagrams, and more.
- User-Friendly Interface: Utilizes simple text prompts within Obsidian to trigger diagram generation.
The project is currently in an experimental phase. It has active development with recent commits and ongoing maintenance. While the skills function well for demonstration purposes, output quality can vary depending on the model version and input structure. The maintainer is focused on demonstrating the capabilities of the skills rather than extensive codebase maintenance.
This project benefits Obsidian users who need to quickly and easily create diagrams from text. It’s valuable for brainstorming, documentation, and visualizing complex relationships. It offers a streamlined alternative to manual diagram creation or using external tools, directly within the Obsidian workflow.