obsidian-canvas-creator

Installation
Summary

Transform text content into structured Obsidian Canvas files with MindMap or freeform layouts.

  • Supports two layout modes: radial MindMap for hierarchical content and flexible freeform for complex networks
  • Analyzes input text to identify topics, relationships, and structure, then generates valid Canvas JSON with automatic node sizing and spacing calculations
  • Includes preset color schemes (6 colors) and custom hex support, with proper quote escaping for Chinese and English text
  • Validates all output for unique IDs, coordinate overlaps, and proper JSON formatting before export to Obsidian
SKILL.md

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)
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First Seen
Jan 20, 2026