graphviz

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Create directed/undirected graphs using DOT language with automatic layout. Best for dependency trees, call graphs, package hierarchies, and module relationships requiring fine-grained edge routing.

General

What this skill does


# Graphviz DOT Diagram Generator

> **Important:** Use ` ```dot ` as the code fence identifier, NOT ` ```graphviz `.

**Quick Start:** Choose `digraph` (directed) or `graph` (undirected) → Define nodes with attributes (shape, color, label) → Connect with `->` or `--` → Set layout (rankdir, spacing) → Wrap in ` ```dot ` fence. Default: top-to-bottom (`rankdir=TB`), cluster names must start with `cluster_`, use semicolons.

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## Critical Syntax Rules

### Rule 1: Cluster Naming
```
❌ subgraph backend { }      → Won't render as box
✅ subgraph cluster_backend { }  → Must start with cluster_
```

### Rule 2: Node IDs with Spaces
```
❌ API Gateway [label="API"];    → Invalid ID
✅ "API Gateway" [label="API"];  → Quote the ID
✅ api_gateway [label="API Gateway"];  → Use underscore ID
```

### Rule 3: Edge Syntax Difference
```
digraph: A -> B;   → Directed arrow
graph:   A -- B;   → Undirected line
```

### Rule 4: Attribute Syntax
```
❌ node [shape=box color=red]    → Missing comma
✅ node [shape=box, color=red];  → Comma separated
```

### Rule 5: HTML Labels
```
✅ shape=plaintext for HTML labels
✅ Use < > not " " for HTML content
```

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## Common Pitfalls

| Issue | Solution |
|-------|----------|
| Nodes overlapping | Increase `nodesep` and `ranksep` |
| Poor layout | Change `rankdir` or add `{rank=same}` |
| Edges crossing | Use `splines=ortho` or adjust node order |
| Cluster not showing | Name must start with `cluster_` |
| Label not displaying | Check quote escaping |

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## Output Format

````markdown
```dot
digraph G {
    [diagram code]
}
```
````

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## Related Files

> For advanced layout control and complex styling, refer to references below:

- [syntax.md](references/syntax.md) — Layout control (rankdir, splines, rank), HTML labels, edge styles, cluster subgraphs, and record-based nodes

Files: 2

Size: 7.4 KB

Complexity: 25/100

Category: General

Source: https://github.com/markdown-viewer/skills/tree/main/graphviz

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