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Baoyu Diagram

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JimLiu
baoyu-diagram

Create professional, dark-themed SVG diagrams of any type — architecture diagrams, flowcharts, sequence diagrams, structural diagrams, mind maps, timelines, illustrative/conceptual diagrams, and more. Use this skill whenever the user asks for any kind of technical or conceptual diagram, visualization of a system, process flow, data flow, component relationship, network topology, decision tree, org chart, state machine, or any visual representation of structure/logic/process. Also trigger when the user says "画个图" "画一个架构图" "diagram" "flowchart" "sequence diagram" "draw me a ..." or uploads content and asks to visualize it. Output is always a standalone .svg file.

Overview

PublisherJimLiu
Repositorybaoyu-skills
Skill namebaoyu-diagram
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LicenseMIT
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  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • 5 bundled files

    Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.

  • Open source

    Published by JimLiu on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Baoyu Diagram AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/JimLiu/baoyu-skills.git /tmp/baoyu-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/baoyu-skills/skills/baoyu-diagram .claude/skills/baoyu-diagram
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Baoyu Diagram in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Baoyu Diagram on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Baoyu Diagram is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Diagram Generator

Create professional SVG diagrams across multiple diagram types. All output is a single self-contained .svg file with embedded styles and fonts.

Supported Diagram Types

TypeWhen to UseKey Characteristics
ArchitectureSystem components & relationshipsGrouped boxes, connection arrows, region boundaries
FlowchartDecision logic, process stepsDiamond decisions, rounded step boxes, directional flow
SequenceTime-ordered interactions between actorsVertical lifelines, horizontal messages, activation bars
StructuralClass diagrams, ER diagrams, org chartsCompartmented boxes, typed relationships (inheritance, composition)
Mind MapBrainstorming, topic explorationCentral node, radiating branches, organic layout
TimelineChronological eventsHorizontal/vertical axis, event markers, period spans
IllustrativeConceptual explanations, comparisonsFree-form layout, icons, annotations, visual metaphors
State MachineState transitions, lifecycleRounded state nodes, labeled transitions, start/end markers
Data FlowData transformation pipelinesProcess bubbles, data stores, external entities

Design System

Color Palette

Semantic colors for component categories:

CategoryFill (rgba)StrokeUse For
Primaryrgba(8, 51, 68, 0.4)#22d3ee (cyan)Frontend, user-facing, inputs
Secondaryrgba(6, 78, 59, 0.4)#34d399 (emerald)Backend, services, processing
Tertiaryrgba(76, 29, 149, 0.4)#a78bfa (violet)Database, storage, persistence
Accentrgba(120, 53, 15, 0.3)#fbbf24 (amber)Cloud, infrastructure, regions
Alertrgba(136, 19, 55, 0.4)#fb7185 (rose)Security, errors, warnings
Connectorrgba(251, 146, 60, 0.3)#fb923c (orange)Buses, queues, middleware
Neutralrgba(30, 41, 59, 0.5)#94a3b8 (slate)External, generic, unknown
Highlightrgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3)#60a5fa (blue)Active state, focus, current step

For flowcharts and sequence diagrams, assign colors by role (actor, decision, process) rather than by technology.

Typography

Use embedded SVG @font-face or system monospace fallback:

svg
<style>
  @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;600;700&amp;display=swap');
  text { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', 'SF Mono', 'Cascadia Code', monospace; }
</style>

Font sizes by role:

  • Title: 16px, weight 700
  • Component name: 11-12px, weight 600
  • Sublabel / description: 9px, weight 400, color #94a3b8
  • Annotation / note: 8px, weight 400
  • Tiny label (on arrows): 7-8px

Core Visual Elements

Background: #0f172a (slate-900) with subtle grid:

svg
<defs>
  <pattern id="grid" width="40" height="40" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse">
    <path d="M 40 0 L 0 0 0 40" fill="none" stroke="#1e293b" stroke-width="0.5"/>
  </pattern>
</defs>
<rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="#0f172a"/>
<rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#grid)"/>

Arrowhead marker (standard):

svg
<marker id="arrow" markerWidth="10" markerHeight="7" refX="9" refY="3.5" orient="auto">
  <polygon points="0 0, 10 3.5, 0 7" fill="#64748b"/>
</marker>

Arrowhead marker (colored) — create per-color as needed:

svg
<marker id="arrow-cyan" markerWidth="10" markerHeight="7" refX="9" refY="3.5" orient="auto">
  <polygon points="0 0, 10 3.5, 0 7" fill="#22d3ee"/>
</marker>

Open arrowhead (for async/return messages):

svg
<marker id="arrow-open" markerWidth="10" markerHeight="7" refX="9" refY="3.5" orient="auto">
  <polyline points="0 0, 10 3.5, 0 7" fill="none" stroke="#64748b" stroke-width="1.5"/>
</marker>

SVG Structure & Layering

Draw elements in this order to get correct z-ordering (SVG paints back-to-front):

  1. Background fill + grid pattern
  2. Region/group boundaries (dashed outlines)
  3. Connection arrows and lines
  4. Opaque masking rects (same position as component boxes, fill="#0f172a")
  5. Component boxes (semi-transparent fill + stroke)
  6. Text labels
  7. Legend (bottom-right or bottom area, outside all boundaries)
  8. Title block (top-left)

The opaque masking rect trick is essential — semi-transparent component fills will show arrows underneath without it:

svg
<!-- Mask layer: opaque background to hide arrows -->
<rect x="100" y="100" width="160" height="60" rx="6" fill="#0f172a"/>
<!-- Visual layer: styled component -->
<rect x="100" y="100" width="160" height="60" rx="6" fill="rgba(8,51,68,0.4)" stroke="#22d3ee" stroke-width="1.5"/>
<text x="180" y="125" fill="white" font-size="11" font-weight="600" text-anchor="middle">API Gateway</text>
<text x="180" y="141" fill="#94a3b8" font-size="9" text-anchor="middle">Kong / Nginx</text>

Spacing Rules

These prevent overlapping — follow them strictly:

  • Component box height: 50-70px (standard), 80-120px (large/complex)
  • Minimum gap between components: 40px vertical, 30px horizontal
  • Arrow label clearance: 10px from any box edge
  • Region boundary padding: 20px inside edges around contained components
  • Legend placement: At least 20px below the lowest diagram element
  • Title block: 20px from top-left, outside diagram content area
  • viewBox: Always extend to fit all content + 30px padding on all sides

Component Patterns

Standard box (service/process):

svg
<rect x="X" y="Y" width="160" height="60" rx="6" fill="#0f172a"/>
<rect x="X" y="Y" width="160" height="60" rx="6" fill="FILL" stroke="STROKE" stroke-width="1.5"/>
<text x="CX" y="Y+24" fill="white" font-size="11" font-weight="600" text-anchor="middle">Name</text>
<text x="CX" y="Y+40" fill="#94a3b8" font-size="9" text-anchor="middle">description</text>

Decision diamond (flowchart):

svg
<g transform="translate(CX, CY)">
  <polygon points="0,-35 50,0 0,35 -50,0" fill="#0f172a"/>
  <polygon points="0,-35 50,0 0,35 -50,0" fill="rgba(120,53,15,0.3)" stroke="#fbbf24" stroke-width="1.5"/>
  <text y="4" fill="white" font-size="10" font-weight="600" text-anchor="middle">Condition?</text>
</g>

Database cylinder:

svg
<g transform="translate(X, Y)">
  <rect x="0" y="10" width="120" height="50" rx="2" fill="#0f172a"/>
  <ellipse cx="60" cy="10" rx="60" ry="12" fill="#0f172a"/>
  <ellipse cx="60" cy="60" rx="60" ry="12" fill="#0f172a"/>
  <rect x="0" y="10" width="120" height="50" fill="rgba(76,29,149,0.4)"/>
  <ellipse cx="60" cy="10" rx="60" ry="12" fill="rgba(76,29,149,0.4)" stroke="#a78bfa" stroke-width="1.5"/>
  <ellipse cx="60" cy="60" rx="60" ry="12" fill="rgba(76,29,149,0.4)" stroke="#a78bfa" stroke-width="1.5"/>
  <line x1="0" y1="10" x2="0" y2="60" stroke="#a78bfa" stroke-width="1.5"/>
  <line x1="120" y1="10" x2="120" y2="60" stroke="#a78bfa" stroke-width="1.5"/>
  <text x="60" y="40" fill="white" font-size="11" font-weight="600" text-anchor="middle">PostgreSQL</text>
</g>

Region boundary:

svg
<rect x="X" y="Y" width="W" height="H" rx="12" fill="none" stroke="#fbbf24" stroke-width="1" stroke-dasharray="8,4"/>
<text x="X+12" y="Y+16" fill="#fbbf24" font-size="9" font-weight="600">AWS us-east-1</text>

Security group:

svg
<rect x="X" y="Y" width="W" height="H" rx="8" fill="none" stroke="#fb7185" stroke-width="1" stroke-dasharray="4,4"/>
<text x="X+10" y="Y+14" fill="#fb7185" font-size="8" font-weight="500">VPC / Security Group</text>

Type-Specific Layout Guidance

Determine this SKILL.md file's directory path as {baseDir}. Read the reference file for the specific diagram type before starting layout. Reference files are located at {baseDir}/references/ and contain detailed layout algorithms and examples.

Architecture Diagrams

→ Read {baseDir}/references/architecture.md

Key points: left-to-right or top-to-bottom data flow. Group related services in region boundaries. Use buses/connectors between layers. Place databases at the bottom or right.

Flowcharts

→ Read {baseDir}/references/flowchart.md

Key points: top-to-bottom primary flow. Diamonds for decisions with Yes/No labels on exit arrows. Rounded rectangles for start/end. Use the Highlight color for the happy path.

Sequence Diagrams

→ Read {baseDir}/references/sequence.md

Key points: actors as boxes at top, vertical dashed lifelines, horizontal arrows for messages (solid=sync, dashed=return). Time flows downward. Activation bars show processing. Number messages if complex.

Structural Diagrams

→ Read {baseDir}/references/structural.md

Key points: compartmented boxes (name / attributes / methods for class diagrams). Relationship lines: solid with filled diamond=composition, solid with empty diamond=aggregation, dashed arrow=dependency, solid triangle=inheritance.

Mind Maps

Free-form radiating layout from a central concept. Use organic curves (<path> with cubic beziers) for branches. Vary branch colors using the palette. Larger font for central node, decreasing as you go outward.

Timelines

Horizontal or vertical axis line. Event markers as circles or diamonds on the axis. Description text offset to alternating sides to avoid overlap. Use color to categorize event types.

State Machines

Rounded-rect states with double-border for composite states. Filled circle for initial state, bullseye for final state. Curved arrows for self-transitions. Label all transitions with event [guard] / action format.

Output Rules

  1. Output a single .svg file — no external dependencies except the Google Fonts import
  2. Set viewBox to fit all content with 30px padding; do NOT set fixed width/height attributes (let the SVG scale responsively)
  3. Include xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" on the root <svg> element
  4. Put all <style>, <defs>, markers, and patterns at the top of the SVG
  5. Use text-anchor="middle" for centered labels; ensure text doesn't overflow boxes
  6. Chinese text support: When labels contain Chinese characters, use font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Noto Sans SC', 'PingFang SC', sans-serif' and increase box widths — CJK characters are wider
  7. Save location: If the input is a file, save to {inputFileDir}/diagram/. Otherwise save to {projectDir}/diagram/{topic-slug}/. Create the directory if it doesn't exist

Script

Determine this SKILL.md file's directory path as {baseDir}. Script path: {baseDir}/scripts/main.ts.

Resolve ${BUN_X} runtime: if bun installed → bun; if npx available → npx -y bun; else suggest installing bun.

SVG → @2x PNG

After saving the SVG, convert it to a @2x PNG:

bash
${BUN_X} {baseDir}/scripts/main.ts <svg-path> [options]

Options:

  • -s, --scale <n> — Scale factor (default: 2)
  • -o, --output <path> — Custom output path (default: <input>@2x.png)
  • --json — JSON output

Process

  1. Identify the diagram type from the user's request
  2. Read the relevant reference file if one exists for that type
  3. Plan the layout: list all components, determine grouping and flow direction, calculate positions
  4. Write the SVG following the layering order above
  5. Verify spacing rules — no overlaps, legends outside boundaries, viewBox large enough
  6. Save the SVG file
  7. Run ${BUN_X} {baseDir}/scripts/main.ts <svg-path> to generate @2x PNG
  8. Present both files to the user

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Baoyu Diagram AI skill do?

Create professional, dark-themed SVG diagrams of any type — architecture diagrams, flowcharts, sequence diagrams, structural diagrams, mind maps, timelines, illustrative/conceptual diagrams, and more. Use this skill whenever the user asks for any kind of technical or conceptual diagram, visualization of a system, process flow, data flow, component relationship, network topology, decision tree, org chart, state machine, or any visual representation of structure/logic/process. Also trigger when the user says "画个图" "画一个架构图" "diagram" "flowchart" "sequence diagram" "draw me a ..." or uploads co...

Why use Baoyu Diagram on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Baoyu Diagram is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Baoyu Diagram in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/JimLiu/baoyu-skills/tree/main/skills/baoyu-diagram. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Baoyu Diagram?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Baoyu Diagram?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Baoyu Diagram with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Baoyu Diagram AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by JimLiu under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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