sketch · makenotion — Claude Code skill: what it does, how to install
Renders an application workflow into a reviewable flow diagram. It helps when iterating on feature logic and architecture steps with the model.
npx skills add makenotion/notion-cookbook --skill sketch -a claude-codeWhat sketch does
The skill creates visual flowcharts during the planning phase of an app. When discussing architectural steps, the agent constructs a diagram you can inspect directly in chat. This keeps the design clear.
Behind the scenes, it reads node_modules/@notionhq/apps/skills/sketch/SKILL.md from your project root. Without @notionhq/apps in your project dependencies, the tool cannot draw diagrams. If dependencies are missing or the tool fails, the assistant prints the architecture in plain text instead.
What it helps with
- render application workflows into reviewable flow diagrams
- clarify scenario logic before writing code
- fall back to plain text design when diagram tooling fails
Example prompts for the agent
- Sketch the user registration workflow as a flow diagram
- Map out the order processing logic so we can review the design
How to install sketch
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add makenotion/notion-cookbook --skill sketch -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/sketch/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/sketch/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add makenotion/notion-cookbook --skill sketch -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/sketch/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add makenotion/notion-cookbook --skill sketch -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/sketch/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install makenotion/notion-cookbook sketch2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/sketch/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add makenotion/notion-cookbook --skill sketch -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/makenotion/notion-cookbook --path apps/agents/skills/sketchManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/sketch/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add makenotion/notion-cookbook --skill sketch -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways
Questions about sketch
How to install sketch in Claude Code?
Run npx skills add makenotion/notion-cookbook --skill sketch -a claude-code in your terminal. This writes the configuration to ~/.claude/skills/sketch/SKILL.md.
What does the sketch skill do?
It visualizes proposed application workflows as reviewable flowcharts while you plan feature logic with the assistant.
What dependencies does sketch require?
It reads node_modules/@notionhq/apps/skills/sketch/SKILL.md, so @notionhq/apps must be installed in your project. If it is missing or tools fail, the model presents the architecture as plain text.
Source text
SKILL.md · MIT
--- name: sketch description: Sketch an App workflow as a reviewable flow diagram when planning or iterating on its design with the user. user-invocable: true --- # App sketch When planning or iterating on an App workflow design with the user, read `node_modules/@notionhq/apps/skills/sketch/SKILL.md`. Resolve this path relative to the App project root. Follow the instructions in that file. If the file is missing, install the project dependencies. If it remains missing or the sketch tools fail, tell the user the sketch skill is not available and present the design in text instead.
© makenotion · MIT · makenotion/notion-cookbook
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