Arch Diagrams
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Architecture visualization patterns using Mermaid and ASCII diagrams. Use for service flows, sequence diagrams, C4 models, decision matrices, or expressing architectural ideas visually. Trigger terms: diagram, flowchart, sequence diagram, architecture visualization, C4 model.
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name: arch-diagrams description: Architecture visualization patterns using Mermaid and ASCII diagrams. Use for service flows, sequence diagrams, C4 models, decision matrices, or expressing architectural ideas visually. Trigger terms: diagram, flowchart, sequence diagram, architecture visualization, C4 model. allowed-tools: Read, Grep, Glob
Architecture Diagrams
Patterns for expressing architectural ideas visually.
Diagram Selection
| Need to Show | Use | Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Service dependencies | Flowchart | Mermaid |
| Request/response timing | Sequence | Mermaid |
| System boundaries | C4 Context | Mermaid |
| Internal architecture | C4 Container | Mermaid |
| Quick inline sketch | ASCII Box | Text |
| Option comparison | Decision Matrix | Table |
Quick Syntax Reference
Mermaid Flowchart: flowchart TD → A[Node] --> B[Node]
Mermaid Sequence: sequenceDiagram → A->>B: Message
C4 Model: C4Context or C4Container → Person(), System(), Container()
ASCII Box: ┌───┐ │ │ └───┘ with ───▶ arrows
Best Practices
- Start simple - ASCII first, Mermaid if complexity warrants
- Label everything - Unlabeled arrows are ambiguous
- Show data flow - Arrows indicate who initiates
- Group related - Use subgraphs for logical boundaries
See reference.md for complete syntax, examples, and advanced patterns.
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