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excalidraw

Generate Excalidraw architecture diagrams (.excalidraw JSON files) from your codebase. Produces hand-drawn-style C4 context and container diagrams, sequence diagrams for key flows, ER diagrams from database schemas, and module dependency graphs. Use when you need whiteboard-style sketches that read as a thinking artifact rather than a polished spec — ideal for design docs, onboarding, and slide decks. Complements the `diagram` skill (which produces Mermaid).

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Install this skill

Run this command in your terminal. No account required — it auto-detects your AI tool and installs the skill file.

npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install excalidraw
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Setup by platform

Claude Code

~/.claude/skills/<skill>/SKILL.md

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Install

One-click setup for your editor

Run in your project root

npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install excalidraw --target claude-code

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Frequently asked questions about excalidraw

What does the excalidraw skill do?

Generate Excalidraw architecture diagrams (.excalidraw JSON files) from your codebase. Produces hand-drawn-style C4 context and container diagrams, sequence diagrams for key flows, ER diagrams from database schemas, and module dependency graphs. Use when you need whiteboard-style sketches that read as a thinking artifact rather than a polished spec — ideal for design docs, onboarding, and slide decks. Complements the `diagram` skill (which produces Mermaid). It's a reusable SKILL.md instruction set that loads into your AI coding assistant on demand, no prompt engineering, no copy-pasting every session.

How do I install the excalidraw skill?

Run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install excalidraw` from your terminal. The CLI writes the SKILL.md to the correct location for your AI tool (e.g. ~/.claude/skills/excalidraw/ for Claude Code or ~/.cursor/skills/ for Cursor with --target cursor) and adds it to your project's .skills.json lockfile.

Which AI tools does excalidraw work with?

excalidraw runs in Claude Code. It follows the open Agent Skills standard (SKILL.md), so the same skill works in every supported tool without modification.

Is the excalidraw skill free?

Yes. Every skill on skills-hub.ai is free and open-source. There are no premium tiers, paywalls, or usage limits. You only pay for whatever AI assistant you're already using.

How do I use excalidraw after installing it?

In Claude Code, type `/excalidraw` (or whatever slash command the skill registers) and the AI follows the skill's instructions immediately. You can also reference it by name in natural language, your AI loads the skill into context when relevant.

Can I share the excalidraw skill with my team?

Yes. Commit your project's .skills.json lockfile and teammates run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install` (no args) to install every skill at the exact version you pinned. Organization-scoped installs work via skills-hub.ai organizations.