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# Description
AI-powered Draw.io diagram generation with Design System, 3 workflows, and real-time browser preview
# SKILL.md
name: drawio
version: 2.0.0
description: AI-powered Draw.io diagram generation with Design System, 3 workflows, and real-time browser preview
category: visual-design
tags: [diagram, flowchart, architecture, drawio, design-system]
Draw.io Skill
AI-powered Draw.io diagram generation with real-time browser preview for Claude Code.
Quick Start
| What you want to do | Command | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Create new diagram | /drawio-create |
Natural language → diagram |
| Replicate image | /drawio-replicate |
Image → A-H → diagram |
| Edit diagram | /drawio-edit |
Modify existing diagram |
Tip: You can also use natural language keywords like "create", "replicate", "edit" to trigger workflows.
Features
- Design System - Unified visual language with themes, tokens, and semantic shapes
- Real-time Preview - Diagrams update in browser as Claude creates them
- Version History - Restore previous diagram versions
- Natural Language - Describe diagrams in plain text
- Cloud Architecture - AWS, GCP, Azure with official icons
- Animated Connectors - Dynamic connector animations
- Semantic Shapes - Auto-select shapes based on node type
- Math Typesetting - LaTeX/AsciiMath equations in labels
- IEEE Academic Style - Publication-ready diagrams
Design System
The skill includes a unified design system providing consistent visual language:
Themes
| Theme | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Tech Blue | Software architecture, DevOps (default) |
| Academic Color ⭐ | Academic papers, research (recommended) |
| Academic | IEEE grayscale print only |
| Nature | Environmental, lifecycle diagrams |
| Dark Mode | Presentations, slides |
Semantic Shapes
Automatic shape selection based on node type:
nodes:
- id: api
label: API Gateway
type: service # → Rounded rectangle
- id: db
label: User Database
type: database # → Cylinder
- id: check
label: Valid?
type: decision # → Diamond
Typed Connectors
| Type | Style | Usage |
|---|---|---|
primary |
Solid 2px, filled arrow | Main flow |
data |
Dashed 2px, filled arrow | Data/async flow |
optional |
Dotted 1px, open arrow | Weak relation |
dependency |
Solid 1px, diamond | Dependencies |
8px Grid System
All spacing and positions align to 8px grid for professional results:
- Node margin: 32px minimum
- Container padding: 24px
- Canvas padding: 32px
→ Full Design System Documentation
Installation
MCP server auto-configures on first use:
{
"command": "npx",
"args": ["--yes", "@next-ai-drawio/mcp-server@latest"]
}
Default port: 6002 (auto-increments if in use)
For manual setup, see scripts/.
MCP Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
start_session |
Opens browser with real-time preview |
create_new_diagram |
Create diagram from XML |
edit_diagram |
Edit by ID-based operations |
get_diagram |
Get current diagram XML |
export_diagram |
Save to .drawio file |
Details: docs/mcp-tools.md
Workflows
/drawio-create - Create from Scratch
Create diagrams from natural language descriptions.
/drawio-create a login flowchart with validation and error handling
A-H format: Optional (use --structured for complex diagrams)
/drawio-replicate - Replicate Existing
Recreate images/screenshots using structured A-H extraction.
/drawio-replicate
【领域】软件架构
[Upload image]
A-H format: Required
/drawio-edit - Modify Diagram
Edit existing diagrams with natural language instructions.
/drawio-edit
Change "User Service" to "Auth Service"
Make database nodes green
A-H format: Optional (use for structural changes)
Documentation
Design System
| Topic | File |
|---|---|
| Design System Overview | docs/design-system/README.md |
| Design Tokens | docs/design-system/tokens.md |
| Themes | docs/design-system/themes.md |
| Semantic Shapes | docs/design-system/shapes.md |
| Connectors | docs/design-system/connectors.md |
| Icons | docs/design-system/icons.md |
| Formulas | docs/design-system/formulas.md |
| Specification Format | docs/design-system/specification.md |
Reference
| Topic | File |
|---|---|
| Math Typesetting | docs/math-typesetting.md |
| IEEE Diagrams | docs/ieee-diagrams.md |
| Usage Examples | docs/examples.md |
| XML Format | docs/xml-format.md |
| MCP Tools | docs/mcp-tools.md |
Architecture
Claude Code <--stdio--> MCP Server <--http--> Browser (draw.io)
- Ask Claude to create a diagram
- Claude calls
start_sessionto open browser - Claude generates diagram XML
- Diagram appears in real-time!
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| "d.setId is not a function" | Use numeric mxCell IDs only |
| Port already in use | Server auto-tries ports 6002-6020 |
| "No active session" | Call start_session first |
| Browser not updating | Check URL has ?mcp= parameter |
| Math not rendered | Enable Extras > Mathematical Typesetting |
Links
License & Author
- License: Apache-2.0
- Author: DayuanJiang
- Skill Version: 1.1.0
# Supported AI Coding Agents
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