obsidian-canvas-creator

1# Obsidian Canvas Creator
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3Transform text content into structured Obsidian Canvas files with support for MindMap and freeform layouts.
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5## When to Use This Skill
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7- User requests to create a canvas, mind map, or visual diagram from text
8- User wants to organize information spatially
9- User mentions "Obsidian Canvas" or similar visualization tools
10- Converting structured content (articles, notes, outlines) into visual format
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12## Core Workflow
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14### 1. Analyze Content
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16Read and understand the input content:
17- Identify main topics and hierarchical relationships
18- Extract key points, facts, and supporting details
19- Note any existing structure (headings, lists, sections)
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21### 2. Determine Layout Type
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23Ask user to choose or infer from context:
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25**MindMap Layout:**
26- Radial structure from center
27- Parent-child relationships
28- Clear hierarchy
29- Good for: brainstorming, topic exploration, hierarchical content
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31**Freeform Layout:**
32- Custom positioning
33- Flexible relationships
34- Multiple connection types
35- Good for: complex networks, non-hierarchical content, custom arrangements
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37### 3. Plan Structure
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39**For MindMap:**
40- Identify central concept (root node)
41- Map primary branches (main topics)
42- Organize secondary branches (subtopics)
43- Position leaf nodes (details)
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45**For Freeform:**
46- Group related concepts
47- Identify connection patterns
48- Plan spatial zones
49- Consider visual flow
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51### 4. Generate Canvas
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53Create JSON following the Canvas specification:
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55**Node Creation:**
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