obsidian-canvas-creator
Create Obsidian Canvas files from text content, supporting both MindMap and freeform layouts. Use this skill when users want to visualize content as an interactive canvas, create mind maps, or organize information spatially in Obsidian format.
Install with Tessl CLI
npx tessl i github:axtonliu/axton-obsidian-visual-skills --skill obsidian-canvas-creator86
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Discovery
100%Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.
This is a well-crafted skill description that clearly articulates specific capabilities (Canvas file creation with MindMap and freeform layouts), includes natural trigger terms users would actually say, and explicitly states when to use the skill. The Obsidian-specific focus provides clear distinctiveness from other visualization or document skills.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Lists multiple specific concrete actions: 'Create Obsidian Canvas files from text content', 'supporting both MindMap and freeform layouts'. Describes concrete capabilities with specific output formats. | 3 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers both what ('Create Obsidian Canvas files from text content, supporting both MindMap and freeform layouts') AND when ('Use this skill when users want to visualize content as an interactive canvas, create mind maps, or organize information spatially'). | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes natural keywords users would say: 'canvas', 'mind maps', 'visualize content', 'organize information spatially', 'Obsidian format'. Good coverage of terms a user seeking this functionality would use. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Clear niche targeting Obsidian Canvas specifically with distinct triggers like 'Obsidian format', 'canvas files', 'MindMap layouts'. Unlikely to conflict with general document or visualization skills due to specific tool and format focus. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 12 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
70%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This skill provides a well-organized workflow for creating Obsidian Canvas files with good structure and validation steps. However, it lacks concrete executable examples - no actual JSON Canvas output is shown, and the layout algorithms are deferred to reference files rather than providing at least a minimal working example. The content is moderately verbose with some sections explaining concepts that could be trimmed.
Suggestions
Add a complete, minimal JSON Canvas example showing the exact output format with nodes and edges arrays
Include at least one concrete layout calculation example (e.g., positioning 3 nodes radially) rather than deferring entirely to reference files
Trim the 'When to Use This Skill' and 'Tips for Quality Canvases' sections which explain things Claude can infer from context
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The skill is reasonably efficient but includes some unnecessary explanations (e.g., explaining when to use MindMap vs Freeform layouts, tips sections). Some sections like 'When to Use This Skill' explain things Claude could infer from context. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides good conceptual guidance and checklists but lacks executable code examples. The JSON Canvas format is described but no complete, copy-paste ready JSON example is provided. References external files for actual algorithms rather than including them. | 2 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | Clear 6-step workflow with explicit validation checklist before output. Steps are well-sequenced from analysis through generation to validation. The validation checklist provides concrete checkpoints for error prevention. | 3 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Well-structured with clear sections and appropriate references to external files (canvas-spec.md, layout-algorithms.md) for detailed specifications. References are one level deep and clearly signaled with guidance on when to load them. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 10 / 12 Passed |
Validation
100%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 11 / 11 Passed
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