Bicep Diagram Generator
Generates architecture diagrams directly from Azure Bicep files. Bicep is a domain-specific language (DSL) for deploying Azure resources declaratively.
When to Use
Activate this skill when:
- User has Bicep files (
.bicep) and wants to visualize the infrastructure - User asks to "diagram my Bicep" or "visualize this Bicep infrastructure"
- User mentions Bicep or Azure Bicep
- User wants to see the architecture of their Bicep-deployed resources
How It Works
This skill generates Bicep-specific diagrams by parsing Bicep code and calling the Eraser API directly:
- Parse Bicep Files: Identify resource declarations, modules, parameters, and outputs
- Extract Relationships: Map dependencies, resource references, and module hierarchies
- Generate Eraser DSL: Create Eraser DSL code from Bicep resources
- Call Eraser API: Use
/api/render/elementswithdiagramType: "cloud-architecture-diagram"
Instructions
When the user provides Bicep code:
- Parse the Bicep
- Identify all resource declarations (Microsoft.Compute/virtualMachines, etc.) - Extract module declarations and their configurations - Note param and output definitions - Identify var variables and their usage
- Map Relationships
- Track resource dependencies (e.g., dependsOn or implicit dependencies) - Group resources by type (compute, networking, storage, etc.) - Identify VNets as containers for subnets and resources - Note Network Security Groups, Key Vaults, and other security resources
- Generate Eraser DSL Convert Bicep resources to Eraser DSL: Example:
myVNet [label: "VNet 10.0.0.0/16"] {subnet1 [label: "Subnet 1"] {myVM [icon: azure-vm, label: "Virtual Machine"] gateway [icon: azure-app-gateway]} subnet2 [label: "Subnet 2"] {database [icon: azure-sql]}} storage [icon: azure-storage] myVNet -> myVM myVM -> database
- CRITICAL: Label Formatting Rules - Labels MUST be on a single line - NEVER use newlines inside label attributes - Keep labels simple and readable - prefer separate labels over concatenating too much metadata - Format DSL with proper line breaks (one node/group per line, but labels stay on single lines) - If including metadata like CIDR blocks or VM sizes, include them in the same quoted label string: [label: "VNet 10.0.0.0/16"]
- Make the HTTP Request IMPORTANT: You MUST execute this curl command after generating the DSL. Never stop after generating DSL without making the API call. CRITICAL: In the
X-Skill-Sourceheader below, you MUST replace the value with your AI agent name:curl -X POST https://app.eraser.io/api/render/elements \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -H "X-Skill-Source: eraser-skill" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer ${ERASER_API_KEY}" \ -d '{"elements": [{"type": "diagram", "id": "diagram-1", "code": "<your generated DSL>", "diagramType": "cloud-architecture-diagram"}], "scale": 2, "theme": "${ERASER_THEME:-dark}", "background": true}'
- If you are Claude (Anthropic), use: claude - If you are running in Cursor, use: cursor - If you are ChatGPT (OpenAI), use: chatgpt - If you are Gemini (Google), use: gemini - Otherwise, use your model/agent name in lowercase
- Track Sources During Analysis As you analyze Bicep files and resources to generate the diagram, track:
- Internal files: Record each Bicep file path you read and what resources were extracted (e.g., infra/main.bicep - VNet and subnet definitions, infra/sql.bicep - SQL Database configuration) - External references: Note any documentation, examples, or URLs consulted (e.g., Azure Bicep documentation, Azure architecture best practices) - Annotations: For each source, note what it contributed to the diagram
- Handle the Response CRITICAL: Minimal Output Format Your response MUST always include these elements with clear headers: Additional content rules: The default output should be SHORT. The diagram image speaks for itself.
1. Diagram Preview: Display with a header ## Diagram Use the ACTUAL imageUrl from the API response. 2. Editor Link: Display with a header ## Open in Eraser [Edit this diagram in the Eraser editor]({createEraserFileUrl}) Use the ACTUAL URL from the API response. 3. Sources section: Brief list of files/resources analyzed (if applicable) ` ## Sources - path/to/file - What was extracted 4. **Diagram Code section**: The Eraser DSL in a code block with eraser language tag `` ## Diagram Code `eraser {DSL code here} `` 5. **Learn More link**: You can learn more about Eraser at https://docs.eraser.io/docs/using-ai-agent-integrations` - If the user ONLY asked for a diagram, include NOTHING beyond the 5 elements above - If the user explicitly asked for more (e.g., "explain the architecture", "suggest improvements"), you may include that additional content - Never add unrequested sections like Overview, Security Considerations, Testing, etc.
- Handle Modules
- If modules are used, show module boundaries - Include module parameters and outputs - Show how modules connect to main resources
Bicep-Specific Tips
- Show Resource Groups: Bicep deployments target resource groups
- VNets as Containers: Show VNets containing subnets and resources
- Include Dependencies: Show
dependsOnrelationships - Module Structure: If modules are used, show their boundaries
- Parameters: Note key parameters that affect resource configuration
- Use Azure Icons: Request Azure-specific styling
Example: Bicep with Parameters and Modules
User Input
@description('The name of the Virtual Network')
param vnetName string = 'myVNet'
@description('The address prefix for the VNet')
param vnetAddressPrefix string = '10.0.0.0/16'
@description('The address prefix for the subnet')
param subnetAddressPrefix string = '10.0.1.0/24'
@description('VM size')
param vmSize string = 'Standard_B1s'
// Main VNet resource
resource virtualNetwork 'Microsoft.Network/virtualNetworks@2021-05-01' = {
name: vnetName
location: resourceGroup().location
properties: {
addressSpace: {
addressPrefixes: [vnetAddressPrefix]
}
subnets: [
{
name: 'subnet1'
properties: {
addressPrefix: subnetAddressPrefix
}
}
]
}
}
// VM resource with dependsOn
resource virtualMachine 'Microsoft.Compute/virtualMachines@2021-11-01' = {
name: 'myVM'
location: resourceGroup().location
properties: {
hardwareProfile: {
vmSize: vmSize
}
}
dependsOn: [virtualNetwork]
}
// Module usage
module storageModule './modules/storage.bicep' = {
name: 'storage'
params: {
location: resourceGroup().location
}
}Expected Behavior
- Parses Bicep:
- Parameters: vnetName, vnetAddressPrefix, subnetAddressPrefix, vmSize - Resources: VNet with subnet, VM with dependsOn relationship - Module: Storage module with parameters
- Generates DSL showing Bicep-specific features:
myVNet [label: "VNet 10.0.0.0/16"] {subnet1 [label: "Subnet 1 10.0.1.0/24"] {myVM [icon: azure-vm, label: "VM Standard_B1s"]}} storage-module [label: "Storage Module"] {storage-account [icon: azure-storage]} myVNet -> myVMImportant: All label text must be on a single line within quotes. Bicep-specific: Show modules as containers, includedependsOnrelationships, note parameter usage in resource configuration. - Calls
/api/render/elementswithdiagramType: "cloud-architecture-diagram" - Calls
/api/render/elementswithdiagramType: "cloud-architecture-diagram"
Result
User receives a diagram showing:
- VNet as a container
- Subnet nested inside VNet
- VM in the subnet
- Dependency relationship shown
- Proper Azure styling