archify

Create technical diagrams, editorial figures, and charts from JSON or imported Mermaid and draw.io sources.

Updated Sep 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/oxie/prime-agent-skills --skill archify-oxie
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: archify
Source: https://github.com/oxie/prime-agent-skills/tree/main/archify
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/oxie/prime-agent-skills --skill archify-oxie

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What problem does it solve? Producing accurate architecture, workflow, sequence, dataflow, and lifecycle diagrams by hand is slow and error-prone, and generic drawing tools offer no validation that the result matches the underlying technical facts. Archify turns verified facts into validated, deliverable diagram artifacts with receipts. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Five typed renderers: Author JSON for architecture, workflow, sequence, dataflow, or lifecycle diagrams, validate against schemas, and deliver interactive HTML with exact-byte SHA-256 receipts. - Editorial catalogue: Build static HTML/SVG publication figures, charts, ER schemas, Wardley maps, journeys, and org charts using 39 selectively loaded layout guides, with conservative static checks and PNG/SVG export. - Local imports: Extract an intermediate representation from local Mermaid or draw.io files, review a fidelity ledger, then re-author through the typed or editorial path. - Use Case: Given a description of a microservices system, write a small architecture JSON, run archify validate and archify deliver, then run a sandboxed Chromium visual check to confirm the rendered diagram before sharing it. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create an architecture diagram of your system with Archify, then validate and deliver it to a new HTML file.

Frequently Asked Questions about archify

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I create an architecture diagram from JSON?▼

Write a JSON file following the architecture schema with components, boundaries, and connections, then run archify validate to check it and archify deliver to produce an interactive HTML artifact. The delivery receipt records SHA-256 hashes and byte counts of the exact output.

Can I convert Mermaid or draw.io diagrams to Archify?▼

Yes, run archify import mermaid or archify import drawio on a local file to extract an intermediate representation. The extraction is partial and heuristic, so review the fidelity ledger and re-author through the typed or editorial path rather than treating the IR as validated output.

Does Archify require npm or pip dependencies?▼

No package installation is needed. The CLI runs on Node 18+ with standard libraries only, editorial checks and import extraction use Python 3.10+, and browser checks use an already-installed sandboxed Chromium. Missing tooling is reported, never auto-installed.

What diagram types does Archify support?▼

Five typed renderers cover architecture, workflow, sequence, dataflow, and lifecycle diagrams. The editorial catalogue adds 39 guided static layouts including charts, ER schemas, Wardley maps, journeys, timelines, org charts, and Sankey diagrams.

What are the limitations of Archify editorial checks?▼

Editorial checks are conservative static markup and structure lint, not typed geometry validation, HTML sanitization, or proof of chart math, contrast, or accessibility. Browser visual checks cover only recorded viewports, so visual review of saved screenshots remains a separate step.