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continue-diagram

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Continue working on an existing diagram. Load, review, and modify persistent diagrams across sessions.

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How to use this skill

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/blob/HEAD/skills/data/continue-diagram/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/continue-diagram/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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Continue a Diagram

Continue working on diagrams from previous sessions.

Finding Diagrams

List recent diagrams:

list_diagrams()

Filter by scope:

list_diagrams(scope: "project:my-app")

Search by content:

search_diagrams(query: "notification architecture")

Loading a Diagram

By ID (exact):

get_diagram(id: "abc-123")

By title (fuzzy match):

get_diagram(title: "notification flow")

With version history:

get_diagram(id: "abc-123", include_history: true)

Updating Diagrams

When you modify a diagram, the previous version is automatically saved to history.

Update content:

update_diagram(
  id: "abc-123",
  mermaid: "flowchart TD\n  A --> B --> C",
  note: "Simplified the flow"
)

Update metadata:

update_diagram(
  id: "abc-123",
  title: "New Title",
  context: "Updated context explaining changes",
  tags: ["architecture", "v2"]
)

Version History

Diagrams track their evolution. Each update creates a version snapshot.

To see history:

get_diagram(id: "abc-123", include_history: true)

History shows:

  • Previous Mermaid content
  • Timestamp of each version
  • Notes explaining what changed

Exporting

As Mermaid file:

export_diagram(id: "abc-123", format: "mermaid")

As SVG (via Mermaid CLI):

export_diagram(id: "abc-123", format: "svg")

For draw.io:

export_diagram(id: "abc-123", format: "drawio")

Cleanup

Delete a diagram:

delete_diagram(id: "abc-123")

Workflow Tips

  1. Start each session by checking for relevant existing diagrams
  2. Update, don't recreate — build on existing work
  3. Use notes — explain what changed when updating
  4. Export for sharing — generate files others can view

Related Skills

  • capture — Create new diagrams during brainstorming