Does it support complex diagrams like state machines or sequence charts?

Absolutely. It uses Mermaid.js as a rendering engine for topology-focused diagrams, including flowcharts, state machines, Gantt charts, and sequence diagrams.

When does the skill trigger automatically?

The skill is proactive; it will automatically generate an HTML explainer when presenting tabular data with more than 4 rows or 3 columns, or when a request implies a need for a visual system overview.

Where are the generated diagrams saved?

All deliverables are saved as self-contained HTML files in the ~/.agent/diagrams/ directory, making them easy to find, share, or archive.

Can I customize the visual style of the output?

Yes, you can request specific aesthetics such as Blueprint, Neon Dashboard, Editorial, or Hand-drawn styles to match your presentation context or personal preference.

How does Visual Explainer differ from standard Claude output?

Instead of presenting complex data as plain text or ASCII art in the terminal, it generates a styled, self-contained HTML file and opens it in your browser for significantly better readability and interaction.

Visual Explainer

Name: Visual Explainer
Author: jscraik

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Learning & Documentation

Generates professional HTML technical diagrams, architectural explainers, and interactive data tables that open directly in your browser.

Visual Explainer transforms complex technical data, architecture diffs, and implementation plans into polished, self-contained HTML artifacts. Moving beyond the limitations of terminal-based ASCII art, this skill utilizes Mermaid.js, custom CSS layouts, and sophisticated typography to create readable, shareable visualizations. Whether you need a sequence diagram, a system topology, or a responsive data matrix, Visual Explainer automatically selects the best layout and aesthetic—ranging from 'Blueprint' to 'Neon Dashboard'—to ensure your technical information is communicated with maximum clarity and professional impact.

Key Features

01Self-contained HTML deliverables with built-in zoom, pan, and responsive navigation controls.

02Automatic conversion of complex terminal tables into responsive, searchable HTML matrices.

03Native Mermaid.js integration for flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and entity-relationship models.

04Multiple curated visual aesthetics including Editorial, Blueprint, Paper/Ink, and IDE-inspired themes.

052 GitHub stars

06Proactive rendering that triggers whenever data reaches a complexity threshold (4+ rows or 3+ columns).

Use Cases

01Converting dense technical proposals or implementation plans into readable visual reviews for stakeholders.

02Replacing hard-to-read terminal audit logs and comparison tables with interactive browser-based dashboards.

03Visualizing complex system architecture changes and topology diffs during a code refactor.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jscraik/agent-skills visual-explainer

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Self-contained HTML deliverables with built-in zoom, pan, and responsive navigation controls.

02Automatic conversion of complex terminal tables into responsive, searchable HTML matrices.

03Native Mermaid.js integration for flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and entity-relationship models.

04Multiple curated visual aesthetics including Editorial, Blueprint, Paper/Ink, and IDE-inspired themes.

052 GitHub stars

06Proactive rendering that triggers whenever data reaches a complexity threshold (4+ rows or 3+ columns).

Use Cases

01Converting dense technical proposals or implementation plans into readable visual reviews for stakeholders.

02Replacing hard-to-read terminal audit logs and comparison tables with interactive browser-based dashboards.

03Visualizing complex system architecture changes and topology diffs during a code refactor.