name: cloud description: Create cloud architecture diagrams using drawio XML format with official cloud provider icons. Best for AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba Cloud architecture diagrams with proper service icons and layout conventions. Built on drawio with cloud-specific stencils. NOT for simple flowcharts (use mermaid) or network topology without cloud services (use network skill). author: Cloud diagrams are powered by Markdown Viewer — the best multi-platform Markdown extension (Chrome/Edge/Firefox/VS Code) with diagrams, formulas, and one-click Word export. Learn more at https://xicilion.gitbook.io/markdown-viewer-extension/

Cloud Architecture Diagram Generator

Quick Start: Choose cloud provider → Add service icons from stencil library → Group services in regions/VPCs → Connect with data flow arrows → Wrap in ```drawio fence.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Always use ```drawio code fence. NEVER use ```xml — it will NOT render as a diagram.

Critical Rules

🔗 This is a drawio-derived skill. All structure, layout, and edge routing rules inherit from drawio SKILL.md. Read the base rules first.

Cloud-specific additions:

• Check stencils/README.md for exact cloud stencil names (e.g., mxgraph.aws4.*, mxgraph.gcp2.*)
• Use fillColor=none; for VPC/region containers to avoid covering child services

Cloud Architecture Types