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external-diagram-mermaid-generate Salesforce architecture diagrams using Mermaid with ASCII fallback. Use this skill when generating text-based diagrams for Salesforce architecture, OAuth flows, ERDs, integration sequences, or Agentforce structure. TRIGGER when: user says "diagram", "visualize", "ERD", or asks for sequence diagrams, flowcharts, class diagrams, or architecture visualizations in Mermaid. DO NOT TRIGGER when: user asks about non-Salesforce systems. Requires Mermaid-capable renderer for diagram previews
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external-diagram-mermaid-generate: Salesforce Diagram Generation

Use this skill when the user needs text-based diagrams: Mermaid diagrams for architecture, OAuth, integration flows, ERDs, or Agentforce structure, plus ASCII fallback when plain-text compatibility matters.

Scope

In Scope

Use external-diagram-mermaid-generate when the user wants:

  • Mermaid output
  • ASCII fallback diagrams
  • architecture, sequence, flowchart, or ERD views in markdown-friendly form
  • diagrams that can live directly in docs, READMEs, or issues

Out of Scope — Delegate elsewhere when the user wants:


Supported Diagram Families

Type Preferred Mermaid form Typical use
OAuth / auth flows sequenceDiagram Authorization Code, JWT, PKCE, Device Flow
ERD / data model flowchart LR object relationships and sharing context
integration sequence sequenceDiagram request/response or event choreography
system landscape flowchart high-level architecture
role / access hierarchy flowchart users, profiles, permissions
Agentforce behavior map flowchart agent → topic → action relationships

Required Context to Gather First

Ask for or infer:

  • diagram type
  • scope and entities / systems involved
  • output preference: Mermaid only, ASCII only, or both
  • whether styling should be minimal, documentation-first, or presentation-friendly
  • for ERDs: whether org metadata is available for grounding

1. Pick the right diagram structure

  • use sequenceDiagram for time-ordered interactions
  • use flowchart LR for ERDs and capability maps
  • keep a single primary story per diagram when possible

2. Gather data

For ERDs and grounded diagrams:

3. Generate Mermaid first

Apply:

  • accurate labels
  • simple readable node text
  • consistent relationship notation
  • restrained styling that renders cleanly in markdown viewers

4. Add ASCII fallback when useful

Provide an ASCII version when the user wants terminal compatibility or plaintext documentation.

5. Explain the diagram briefly

Call out the key relationships, flow direction, and any assumptions.


High-Signal Rules

For sequence diagrams

  • use autonumber when step order matters
  • distinguish requests vs responses clearly
  • use notes sparingly for protocol detail

For ERDs

  • prefer flowchart LR
  • keep object cards simple
  • use clear relationship arrows
  • avoid field overload unless the user explicitly asks for field-level detail
  • color-code object types only when it improves readability

For ASCII output

  • keep width reasonable
  • align arrows and boxes consistently
  • optimize for readability over decoration

Output Format

## <Diagram Title>

### Mermaid Diagram
```mermaid
<diagram>
```

### ASCII Fallback
```text
<ascii>
```

### Notes
- <key point>
- <assumption or limitation>

Cross-Skill Integration

Need Delegate to Reason
real object / field definitions platform-custom-object-generate / platform-custom-field-generate grounded ERD generation
connected-app auth setup context integration-connectivity-connected-app-configure accurate OAuth flows
Agentforce logic visualization agentforce-generate source-of-truth behavior details
Flow behavior diagrams automation-flow-generate actual Flow logic grounding

Gotchas

Issue Resolution
Mermaid renderer not available Provide ASCII fallback automatically; note that the Mermaid block still carries the diagram for copy-paste into a renderer
ERD becomes unreadable with too many objects Split into sub-diagrams by domain (Sales, Service, etc.) and link them in prose
Sequence diagram step order unclear Use autonumber directive to make step ordering explicit
OAuth flow actors differ by grant type Read the relevant asset template first before generating to avoid actor mismatch

Reference File Index

Conventions & rules — read before generating

Styling

Preview

OAuth flow templates — load the matching template when generating OAuth diagrams

Data model ERD templates — load the matching template when generating ERDs

Other diagram templates


Output Expectations

Deliverables produced by this skill for each request:

  • Mermaid code block — fenced ```mermaid block ready to paste into GitHub, Confluence, or any Mermaid-capable renderer
  • ASCII fallback (when requested or when Mermaid renderer is unavailable) — text-only diagram using box/arrow characters
  • Brief explanation — 2-5 bullet points calling out key relationships, flow direction, and any assumptions or limitations in the diagram
  • For ERDs: object cards with field labels and relationship type annotations
  • For sequence diagrams: numbered steps (autonumber) with clear actor labels

Score Guide

Score Meaning
7280 production-ready diagram
6071 clear and useful with minor polish left
4859 functional but could be clearer
3547 needs structural improvement
< 35 inaccurate or incomplete