json-canvas

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Create and edit JSON Canvas files (.canvas) with nodes, edges, groups, and connections. Use when working with .canvas files, creating visual canvases, mind maps, flowcharts, or when the user mentions Canvas files in Obsidian.

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# JSON Canvas This skill enables Claude Code to create and edit valid JSON Canvas files (`.canvas`) used in Obsidian and other applications. ## Overview JSON Canvas is an open file format for infinite canvas data. Canvas files use the `.canvas` extension and contain valid JSON following the JSON Canvas Spec 1.0. ## When to Use This Skill - Creating or editing .canvas files in Obsidian - Building visual mind maps or flowcharts - Creating project boards or planning documents - Organizing notes visually with connections - Building diagrams with linked content ## File Structure A canvas file contains two top-level arrays: ```json { "nodes": [], "edges": [] } ``` - `nodes` (optional): Array of node objects - `edges` (optional): Array of edge objects connecting nodes ## Nodes Nodes are objects placed on the canvas. There are four node types: - `text` - Text content with Markdown - `file` - Reference to files/attachments - `link` - External URL - `group` - Visual container for other nodes ### Z-Index Ordering First node = bottom layer (displayed below others) Last node = top layer (displayed above others) ### Generic Node Attributes | Attribute | Required | Type | Description | |-----------|----------|------|-------------| | `id` | Yes | string | Unique identifier for the node | | `type` | Yes | string | Node type: `text`, `file`, `link`, or `group` | | `x` | Yes | integer | X position in pixels | | `y` | Yes | integer | Y position in pixels | | `width` | Yes | in...

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Author
davepoon
Repository
davepoon/buildwithclaude
Created
10 months ago
Last Updated
today
Language
TypeScript
License
MIT

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