Generate ASCII Hierarchies with AI: Claude Code Skill

Generate ASCII Hierarchies with AI: Claude Code Skill

This skill allows users to generate hierarchical ASCII diagrams that represent structures such as folder arrangements or decomposition diagrams through the Claude Code platform.

What this skill does

• Construct a JSON object to describe the hierarchy tree. Each node requires a "name" label and may include a "comment" and an array of "children" nodes.
• Save this JSON structure as a temporary file within the project's working directory (e.g., hierarchy.json).
• Utilize a Python script located at ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/render_ascii_hierarchy_diagram.py to render the ASCII diagram.
• Choose between two modes:
  • --include-root: Renders the root node and its descendants as a single tree, calculating one global comment margin.
  • --no-include-root: Renders top-level children as independent trees, omitting the root node.
• Insert the output into a target markdown file enclosed within a fenced code block.
• Delete the temporary JSON file once processing is complete.

Who it is for

This skill is intended for developers and teams utilizing AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex, who need to represent hierarchical data structures in a simplified textual format.

Use cases

• Generating visual representations of directory or repository structures in documentation.
• Illustrating component breakdowns in software engineering documents.
• Creating quick ASCII-based diagrams to support text-heavy technical reports.

Technical details

• Requires executing a Python script, compatible with macOS/Linux (using python3) and Windows (using python).
• Creates ASCII hierarchy outputs based on JSON input specifications.
• Compatible with Claude Code's environment, potentially extending to Cursor and Codex agents.

Source & Licence

This package is built on open-source work published by rohingosling (rohingosling/claude-skills) and distributed under MIT. The original licence text and copyright notice are included in your download.

Personal and commercial use, modification and redistribution are permitted, provided the original copyright and licence notice are retained.

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Delivery & Support

• Delivery: instant — a secure download link is emailed to you as soon as payment is confirmed.
• Format: ZIP archive containing the skill files, documentation and the original licence.
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• Updates: updates are included only where stated on this page.

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