Can I use this for non-coding documentation?

While optimized for developer workflows, it can be used to visualize any logic-based process or organizational workflow supported by the Tech Writer agent.

Which agent handles the diagram creation?

This skill utilizes the 'Tech Writer' agent (codenamed Paige) during the Diagrams phase of the BMAD development cycle.

Is the generated flowchart editable?

Yes, the skill creates Excalidraw-compatible data that can be opened and manually edited in any Excalidraw editor.

How does the skill ensure diagram accuracy?

The skill follows specific project guidelines found in instructions.md and validates the final output against a checklist.md file to ensure quality and consistency.

What is the bmad create-flowchart skill?

It is a specialized Claude Code capability that automates the creation of Excalidraw diagrams to help developers visualize code logic and system architecture.

Excalidraw Flowchart Creator

Name: Excalidraw Flowchart Creator
Author: PabloLION

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Generates professional Excalidraw flowcharts and visual diagrams for technical documentation and system architecture mapping.

The Excalidraw Flowchart Creator is a specialized skill for Claude Code that automates the generation of visual diagrams using the BMAD framework's 'Tech Writer' agent. It allows developers to quickly turn complex logic, system architectures, or user workflows into editable Excalidraw files directly within their development environment. By following standardized project instructions and validation checklists, it ensures that all visual documentation remains consistent, professional, and aligned with the codebase's requirements.

Key Features

01Automatic Excalidraw diagram generation

02Tech Writer (Paige) persona integration

03Instruction-led visual mapping

042 GitHub stars

05Support for complex system logic visualization

06Automated validation against project checklists

Use Cases

01Documenting microservices architecture or system data flows

02Visualizing complex business logic or decision trees during development

03Creating user journey maps and UI flow diagrams for frontend tasks

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add pablolion/bmad-plugin create-flowchart

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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