obsidian-canvas-creator
Turn any text content into structured Obsidian Canvas visualizations using mind map or freeform layouts. The skill analyzes your input, determines the best layout approach, and generates a ready-to-import JSON canvas with proper spacing, color coding, and hierarchical organization.
Obsidian Canvas Creator transforms text into interactive mind maps and canvas diagrams for Obsidian.
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Install
axtonliu/axton-obsidian-visual-skills/obsidian-canvas-creator
git clone https://github.com/axtonliu/axton-obsidian-visual-skills
cp -r axton-obsidian-visual-skills/obsidian-canvas-creator ~/.claude/skills/obsidian-canvas-creatorFrequently asked questions
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How do I create an obsidian canvas from text?
obsidian-canvas-creator analyzes your text input and automatically generates a structured Obsidian Canvas visualization. Simply provide your content—whether it's notes, outlines, or brainstorm material—and the skill determines the optimal layout approach (mind map or freeform), then produces a ready-to-import Canvas JSON file with proper spacing and hierarchical organization.
What types of layouts does obsidian-canvas-creator support?
obsidian-canvas-creator supports both mind map and freeform canvas layouts. It analyzes your input content to automatically select the best approach for your information structure. Mind maps work well for hierarchical content, while freeform layouts suit brainstorms and complex relationship networks. The skill applies automatic layout algorithms to ensure proper spacing and visual clarity.
Can obsidian-canvas-creator turn notes into visual canvas diagrams?
Yes, obsidian-canvas-creator converts structured notes and outlines into interactive spatial layouts. It transforms your organized content into Canvas visualizations with color coding and hierarchical relationships clearly represented. The generated Canvas JSON files are ready to import directly into Obsidian for immediate use.
How does obsidian-canvas-creator generate Canvas JSON files?
obsidian-canvas-creator uses automatic layout algorithms to generate properly formatted Obsidian Canvas JSON files from your text. It processes your input, determines node relationships and hierarchy, applies spatial positioning, and outputs valid JSON that Obsidian can import. This eliminates manual canvas creation and ensures consistent, professional layouts.
Can I visualize hierarchical information with obsidian-canvas-creator?
obsidian-canvas-creator specializes in organizing and visualizing hierarchical information relationships spatially. It recognizes parent-child connections in your content, arranges nodes to reflect these relationships, and creates clear visual hierarchies. This makes complex information structures easy to understand at a glance within your Obsidian workspace.
What's the license for obsidian-canvas-creator?
obsidian-canvas-creator is released under the MIT license, making it free to use, modify, and distribute for both personal and commercial projects.
SKILL.md
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Obsidian Canvas Creator
Transform text content into structured Obsidian Canvas files with support for MindMap and freeform layouts.
When to Use This Skill
- User requests to create a canvas, mind map, or visual diagram from text
- User wants to organize information spatially
- User mentions "Obsidian Canvas" or similar visualization tools
- Converting structured content (articles, notes, outlines) into visual format
Core Workflow
1. Analyze Content
Read and understand the input content: - Identify main topics and hierarchical relationships - Extract key points, facts, and supporting details - Note any existing structure (headings, lists, sections)
2. Determine Layout Type
Ask user to choose or infer from context:
MindMap Layout: - Radial structure from center - Parent-child relationships - Clear hierarchy - Good for: brainstorming, topic exploration,
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obsidian-canvas-creator/SKILL.md
obsidian-canvas-creator/assets/template-freeform-grouped.canvas
obsidian-canvas-creator/assets/template-mindmap-simple.canvas
obsidian-canvas-creator/references/canvas-spec.md
obsidian-canvas-creator/references/layout-algorithms.md