svg-precision
Generate structurally correct SVGs from a strict JSON spec (scene graph), then validate and optionally render a PNG preview.
Fast path
- •Turn the user request into a Spec JSON (use templates in
references/spec.md). - •Build the SVG:
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python scripts/svg_cli.py build spec.json out.svg
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- •Validate:
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python scripts/svg_cli.py validate out.svg
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- •(Optional) Render a PNG preview (requires CairoSVG):
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python scripts/svg_cli.py render out.svg out.png --scale 2
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Spec design rules (for accuracy)
- •Always set
canvas.viewBoxand explicitcanvas.width/canvas.height. - •Prefer absolute coordinates; use transforms only when they reduce complexity.
- •Keep numbers sane: no NaN/inf; round to 3-4 decimals.
- •Put reusable items in
defs(markers, gradients, clipPaths) and reference by id. - •For predictable results across viewers, avoid exotic filters unless required.
- •Text varies by fonts/viewers. If you need pixel-identical results, treat text as a risk and prefer shapes.
Using the bundled scripts
CLI
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python scripts/svg_cli.py build <spec.json> <out.svg> - •
python scripts/svg_cli.py validate <svg> - •
python scripts/svg_cli.py render <svg> <out.png> [--scale N] - •
python scripts/svg_cli.py diff <a.svg> <b.svg> <diff.png> [--scale N](renders + image-diffs)
As a library (in Python)
py
from svg_skill import build_svg, validate_svg svg_text = build_svg(spec_dict) report = validate_svg(svg_text)
When the request is vague
- •Identify the kind of SVG: icon / diagram / chart / UI / technical.
- •Pick a template from
references/spec.mdand fill in concrete numbers. - •If dimensions are unknown, choose defaults that match the domain:
- •icons: 24x24 or 32x32
- •UI mockups: 1440x900 or 390x844 (mobile)
- •charts: 800x450
- •diagrams: 1200x800
- •technical drawings: specify units (mm/in) and scale
References
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references/spec.md- schema + ready-to-copy templates per SVG type - •
references/recipes.md- layout and styling patterns that render consistently