canvas

Organize wiki content into named zones with auto-positioning on a JSON canvas.

Updated Jun 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/deox420/second-brain --skill canvas-deox420
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Skill: canvas
Source: https://github.com/deox420/second-brain/tree/main/skills/canvas
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/deox420/second-brain --skill canvas-deox420

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Canvas provides a visual layer to organize wiki content by placing images, text cards, PDFs, and wiki pages into named zones with auto-positioning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Visual canvas for wiki knowledge to arrange assets spatially within zones.
  • Auto-positioning and zone-based layout to keep content organized.
  • Integration with image capture workflows (e.g., /banana) and easy creation of new canvases for dashboards, mood boards, and concept maps.
  • Supports wiki content types (images, PDFs, notes, and pages) rendered as canvas nodes with stable IDs.

Quick Start

Create wiki/canvases/main.canvas with a default General zone and begin placing items using the auto-positioning workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about canvas

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a visual canvas for wiki pages in Obsidian?▼

Auto-positioning on a visual canvas works by using an auto-layout algorithm to place new nodes into named zones and update the overview. It automatically arranges spatial assets and persists changes across saves using the JSON canvas format.

Can I use Obsidian canvas layouts for project dashboards and mood boards?▼

Yes, you can design dashboards and mood boards by creating a canvas with a default General zone and placing items using the auto-positioning workflow. This integrates with image capture workflows to easily create concept maps.

Does the visual canvas format support PDFs and image capture integration?▼

Yes, the visual canvas format supports PDFs, images, text cards, and wiki pages rendered as nodes with stable IDs. It also integrates with image capture workflows like /banana to add new visual assets to the spatial layout.

What is the best way to organize wiki content spatially using zones?▼

The best way to organize wiki content spatially is by using a zone-based layout with auto-positioning. This approach automatically places images, text cards, and PDFs into named zones on a visual canvas, keeping knowledge overviews structured.

Do I need a specific file format to persist canvas layout changes across saves?▼

Yes, you need the JSON canvas format to persist canvas layout changes across saves. This format records the spatial positions of nodes within named zones, ensuring the auto-layout algorithm updates and maintains the overview correctly.

Why does my wiki content need auto-positioning on a visual canvas?▼

Wiki content needs auto-positioning on a visual canvas to automatically organize expanding knowledge graphs and dashboards. The auto-layout algorithm places new nodes into defined zones, preventing manual arrangement overhead and keeping views structured.