How does this skill handle React Flow's coordinate system?

It provides the specific logic to convert Dagre's center-based node outputs to the top-left coordinate system required by React Flow.

What is the main benefit of using Dagre with React Flow?

Dagre calculates optimal node positions for hierarchical structures automatically, eliminating the need for manual coordinate management in complex diagrams.

How are dynamic node sizes handled?

The skill includes implementation patterns for using either fixed dimensions or React Flow's measured dimensions to ensure the layout engine respects the actual size of your components.

Can I create horizontal layouts instead of vertical ones?

Yes, the skill supports multiple directions including 'LR' (Left-to-Right), 'RL' (Right-to-Left), 'TB' (Top-to-Bottom), and 'BT' (Bottom-to-Top).

Can I animate the layout transitions?

Yes, the provided patterns include CSS transition methods and fitView integration to ensure smooth visual updates when the graph layout changes.

Dagre React Flow Layout

Name: Dagre React Flow Layout
Author: existential-birds

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Design Tools

Automates hierarchical and tree-based node positioning for React Flow diagrams using the Dagre layout engine.

About

This skill provides specialized implementation patterns and best practices for integrating Dagre with React Flow (@xyflow/react). It simplifies the complex logic required for graph positioning, including the critical conversion from Dagre's center-based coordinate system to React Flow's top-left system. Developers can quickly implement organizational charts, decision trees, and dependency graphs with support for dynamic node sizing, multi-directional layouts, and smooth transition animations, ensuring a professional and organized visual experience for complex data structures.

Key Features

Reusable React hooks for automated layout execution
Precise coordinate system conversion from center to top-left
14 GitHub stars
Support for multiple layout directions (TB, BT, LR, RL)
Dynamic node dimension handling including measured dimensions
Automatic hierarchical and tree-based graph layouts

Use Cases

Building dynamic organizational charts or decision trees
Creating interactive diagrams that require programmatic node arrangement
Visualizing complex system dependencies and workflows

About

Key Features

Reusable React hooks for automated layout execution
Precise coordinate system conversion from center to top-left
14 GitHub stars
Support for multiple layout directions (TB, BT, LR, RL)
Dynamic node dimension handling including measured dimensions
Automatic hierarchical and tree-based graph layouts

Use Cases

Building dynamic organizational charts or decision trees
Creating interactive diagrams that require programmatic node arrangement
Visualizing complex system dependencies and workflows