excalidraw

name	excalidraw
description	Create hand-drawn diagrams in Excalidraw JSON format. Use for architecture diagrams, flows, concept maps, and quick visual explanations.

Excalidraw

Create a .excalidraw file by writing the standard Excalidraw JSON envelope and element list.

Workflow

1. Design the diagram structure
2. Write the .excalidraw JSON file with normal file tools
3. Open it in Excalidraw or upload it for a shareable link

File Shape

{
  "type": "excalidraw",
  "version": 2,
  "source": "daycare",
  "elements": [],
  "appState": {
    "viewBackgroundColor": "#ffffff"
  }
}

References

• references/colors.md for palette choices
• references/examples.md for larger compositions
• references/dark-mode.md for dark canvases

Upload

python3 SKILL_DIR/scripts/upload.py /path/to/diagram.excalidraw

The upload helper prints a shareable URL.