aws-architecture-diagram

Generate validated AWS architecture diagrams as draw.io XML files.

Updated Nov 3, 2016
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xleliberty/mydotfiles --skill aws-architecture-diagram-xleliberty
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: aws-architecture-diagram
Source: https://github.com/xleliberty/mydotfiles/tree/main/.config/.claude/plugins/cache/claude-plugins-official/deploy-on-aws/1.2.0/skills/aws-architecture-diagram
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xleliberty/mydotfiles --skill aws-architecture-diagram-xleliberty

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python3, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of manually creating complex, professional-grade cloud infrastructure diagrams by automating the generation of draw.io XML files that adhere to official AWS reference architecture standards.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Codebase Analysis: Automatically scans CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform files to visualize existing infrastructure.
  • Interactive Brainstorming: Guides users through a design process to generate new architecture diagrams from scratch.
  • Professional Styling: Enforces AWS4 icon standards, category-specific tinting, and professional layout patterns to ensure diagrams are presentation-ready.

Quick Start

Use the aws-architecture-diagram skill to analyze the infrastructure in this repository and generate a diagram.

Frequently Asked Questions about aws-architecture-diagram

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate an AWS architecture diagram from Terraform or CloudFormation files?▼

Yes, you can generate AWS architecture diagrams through interactive brainstorming. This guides you through the design process to create new system diagrams from scratch, enforcing strict styling rules and category-based color coding for professional results.

Can I automatically visualize my cloud infrastructure using draw.io?▼

Yes, you can automatically visualize cloud infrastructure by generating draw.io XML files. The output adheres to official AWS reference architecture standards, including AWS4 icon standards and professional layout patterns for presentation-ready documentation.

Do I need Python to create professional AWS diagrams from infrastructure-as-code?▼

Yes, Python3 is required to run the scripts that generate the draw.io XML files. The environment validates your infrastructure-as-code files and applies professional styling, including category-specific tinting and legend generation.

What is the best way to ensure my AWS architecture diagrams use official AWS4 icon standards?▼

The best way to ensure your AWS architecture diagrams use official AWS4 icon standards is to automate generation with strict styling rules. This enforces category-specific tinting, professional layout patterns, and automatic legend generation for high-quality visual documentation.

Does this AWS diagram generation approach support both existing codebases and new system designs?▼

Yes, the approach supports both existing codebases and new system designs. It can automatically analyze infrastructure-as-code files to visualize existing infrastructure or guide you through interactive brainstorming to generate new architecture diagrams.