excalidraw

Generate Excalidraw diagrams from Obsidian notes as compressed-json .excalidraw.md files.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Glour/ai-office-v2 --skill excalidraw-glour
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: excalidraw
Source: https://github.com/Glour/ai-office-v2/tree/main/skills/excalidraw
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Glour/ai-office-v2 --skill excalidraw-glour

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Excalidraw for Obsidian allows you to quickly create diagrams to visualize concepts directly within notes, reducing mental load and improving communication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Diagram creation: generate Excalidraw-enabled markdown drawings from Obsidian notes.
  • Text-to-graphic binding: ensure text elements are linked to shapes for accurate visualization.
  • Obsidian-friendly output: uses compressed-json for efficient rendering in Excalidraw.
  • Use Case: design workflow diagrams, architecture blueprints, or process flows inside Obsidian.

Quick Start

Launch the Excalidraw generator to produce the file obsidian/Название.excalidraw.md ready for import in Obsidian.

Frequently Asked Questions about excalidraw

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create Excalidraw diagrams directly from Obsidian notes?▼

To create Excalidraw diagrams from Obsidian notes, you use a generator that processes your text and outputs a .excalidraw.md file containing the drawing encoded in compressed-json with frontmatter markers.

How do I create Excalidraw diagrams directly from Obsidian notes?▼

To create Excalidraw diagrams from Obsidian notes, you use a generator that processes your text and outputs a .excalidraw.md file containing the drawing encoded in compressed-json with frontmatter markers.

Can I generate workflow and architecture diagrams inside Obsidian without leaving the editor?▼

You can generate workflow and architecture diagrams inside Obsidian by running the generator script, which produces an obsidian-ready markdown file with compressed-json blocks for direct rendering.

What is the output format for Excalidraw drawings generated for Obsidian?▼

The output format for Excalidraw drawings is a .excalidraw.md file that contains the diagram encoded in compressed-json along with frontmatter markers required by the Obsidian plugin.

Do I need a specific script to generate Excalidraw files for Obsidian?▼

You need the generator script located at scripts/gen_excalidraw_v2.js to produce the .excalidraw.md file with the compressed-json drawing and frontmatter markers for Obsidian.

Does the Excalidraw generator link text elements to shapes for accurate visualization?▼

The Excalidraw generator binds text elements to shapes to ensure accurate visualization of concepts, workflows, and processes directly within your Obsidian notes.