Create and edit collaborative architecture diagrams with any AI assistant using the Trident 2D DSL.
Create and edit collaborative architecture diagrams with AI using the Trident 2D DSL.
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get_trident_spec
Returns the complete Trident 2D specification including grammar, syntax rules, coordinate system, containers, nodes, connections, shapes, and icon reference. Use this when you need deep understanding of the Trident DSL.
No parameters.
get_generator_guide
Returns LLM-optimized instructions for generating Trident diagrams, including quick reference, critical rules (especially Y-axis!), spacing guidelines, common patterns, color conventions, and error prevention checklist. Use this before generating any Trident diagram.
No parameters.
get_comprehensive_example
Returns a comprehensive Trident example demonstrating all syntax features including containers, nodes (traditional and bracket-style syntax), diamond/rectangle shapes, icons, connections with labels, routing modes, cards, and text annotations. Use this to see all features in action.
No parameters.
validate_trident
Returns a comprehensive validation checklist for Trident diagrams covering syntax rules, semantic rules, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid. Use this after generating a diagram to verify correctness.
Parameters (1)
diagramstring
Optional: The Trident diagram code to include context-specific validation tips
get_quick_start
Returns a condensed 2-minute quick-start guide with minimal working examples, core syntax reference, and key concepts. Use this for rapid learning when you need to generate simple diagrams quickly.
No parameters.
open_document
Opens a live Trident document and returns its full contents as Trident markup DSL — the human-readable text format used to author diagrams. Use this to READ and UNDERSTAND the diagram: its structure, labels, connections, and layout. Do NOT rely on this to enumerate entity IDs for programmatic use — the DSL can be very large and the output may be truncated. To get a complete, structured list of all entity IDs and counts, use get_document_summary instead. Requires a valid access token.
Parameters (3)
tokenstringrequired
Access token for this document. The document ID is embedded in the token.
agentIdstring
YOUR AI assistant name (e.g. "Claude.ai", "GitHub Copilot"). Shown as "[agentId] working with [userName]" in the collaboration presence dot.
userNamestring
First name of the human you are assisting (ask them at session start if you do not know). Shown in the collaboration presence dot as "[agentId] working with [userName]".
get_document_summary
Returns a complete structured summary of a Trident document as JSON: all node IDs, container IDs, connection IDs, annotation IDs, labels, and entity counts. Use this for PROGRAMMATIC OPERATIONS — it is never truncated regardless of diagram size, so you always get every entity ID. Use this before any bulk update, delete, or enumeration task. To read and understand the diagram as a human-readable diagram, use open_document instead. Requires a valid access token.
Parameters (1)
tokenstringrequired
Access token for this document. The document ID is embedded in the token.
get_recent_changes
Returns the recent change history for a live Trident document. Each entry shows who made the change, what was changed, and when. Useful for understanding what edits have been made by AI agents or human collaborators. Requires a valid access token.
Parameters (3)
tokenstringrequired
Access token for this document. The document ID is embedded in the token.
sincenumber
Optional: Unix timestamp in milliseconds — only return changes after this time
limitnumber
Optional: Maximum number of entries to return (default 100, max 500)
add_node
Adds a new node (entity) to a live Trident document. The node appears immediately for all collaborators. Requires a valid editor access token. Before adding nodes: call open_document to understand the diagram layout and pick sensible positions; call get_document_summary to get all existing entity IDs so you can avoid duplicates.
Parameters (5)
tokenstringrequired
Editor access token for this document. The document ID is embedded in the token.
agentIdstringrequired
YOUR AI assistant name (e.g. "Claude.ai", "GitHub Copilot"). Shown as "[agentId] working with [userName]" in the collaboration presence dot.
userNamestring
First name of the human you are assisting (ask them at session start if you do not know). Shown in the collaboration presence dot as "[agentId] working with [userName]".
nodeobjectrequired
Node definition
action_explanationstring
Optional: brief explanation of what this action does and why (max 250 chars). Shown live to human collaborators in the AI cursor tooltip.
update_node
Updates properties of an existing node in a live Trident document. Only the fields you provide are changed; others are preserved. Use get_document_summary to get all node IDs before calling this. Requires a valid editor access token.
Parameters (6)
tokenstringrequired
Editor access token for this document. The document ID is embedded in the token.
agentIdstringrequired
YOUR AI assistant name (e.g. "Claude.ai", "GitHub Copilot"). Shown as "[agentId] working with [userName]" in the collaboration presence dot.
userNamestring
First name of the human you are assisting (ask them at session start if you do not know). Shown in the collaboration presence dot as "[agentId] working with [userName]".
nodeIdstringrequired
ID of the node to update
changesobjectrequired
Fields to update. Only provided fields are changed.
action_explanationstring
Optional: brief explanation of what this action does and why (max 250 chars). Shown live to human collaborators in the AI cursor tooltip.
delete_node
Removes a node from a live Trident document. All connections to/from this node are also removed automatically. Use get_document_summary to get all node IDs before calling this. This action is reversible via Ctrl+Z in the Trident editor. Requires a valid editor access token.
Parameters (5)
tokenstringrequired
Editor access token for this document. The document ID is embedded in the token.
agentIdstringrequired
YOUR AI assistant name (e.g. "Claude.ai", "GitHub Copilot"). Shown as "[agentId] working with [userName]" in the collaboration presence dot.
userNamestring
First name of the human you are assisting (ask them at session start if you do not know). Shown in the collaboration presence dot as "[agentId] working with [userName]".
nodeIdstringrequired
ID of the node to delete
action_explanationstring
Optional: brief explanation of what this action does and why (max 250 chars). Shown live to human collaborators in the AI cursor tooltip.
add_container
Adds a new container (group/swimlane) to a live Trident document. Containers visually group related nodes. Use get_document_summary to check existing container IDs before adding to avoid duplicates. Requires a valid editor access token.
Parameters (5)
tokenstringrequired
Editor access token for this document. The document ID is embedded in the token.
agentIdstringrequired
YOUR AI assistant name (e.g. "Claude.ai", "GitHub Copilot"). Shown as "[agentId] working with [userName]" in the collaboration presence dot.
userNamestring
First name of the human you are assisting (ask them at session start if you do not know). Shown in the collaboration presence dot as "[agentId] working with [userName]".
containerobjectrequired
action_explanationstring
Optional: brief explanation of what this action does and why (max 250 chars). Shown live to human collaborators in the AI cursor tooltip.
update_container
Updates properties of an existing container in a live Trident document. Only provided fields are changed. Use get_document_summary to get all container IDs before calling this. Requires a valid editor access token.
Parameters (6)
tokenstringrequired
Editor access token for this document. The document ID is embedded in the token.
agentIdstringrequired
YOUR AI assistant name (e.g. "Claude.ai", "GitHub Copilot"). Shown as "[agentId] working with [userName]" in the collaboration presence dot.
userNamestring
First name of the human you are assisting (ask them at session start if you do not know). Shown in the collaboration presence dot as "[agentId] working with [userName]".
containerIdstringrequired
ID of the container to update
changesobjectrequired
action_explanationstring
Optional: brief explanation of what this action does and why (max 250 chars). Shown live to human collaborators in the AI cursor tooltip.
delete_container
Removes a container from a live Trident document. By default, nodes inside are detached (kept on the diagram without a container). Pass deleteNodes: true to remove the container's nodes as well. Use get_document_summary to get all container IDs before calling this. Requires a valid editor access token.
Parameters (6)
tokenstringrequired
Editor access token for this document. The document ID is embedded in the token.
agentIdstringrequired
YOUR AI assistant name (e.g. "Claude.ai", "GitHub Copilot"). Shown as "[agentId] working with [userName]" in the collaboration presence dot.
userNamestring
First name of the human you are assisting (ask them at session start if you do not know). Shown in the collaboration presence dot as "[agentId] working with [userName]".
containerIdstringrequired
ID of the container to delete
deleteNodesboolean
If true, also delete all nodes inside the container (default false)
action_explanationstring
Optional: brief explanation of what this action does and why (max 250 chars). Shown live to human collaborators in the AI cursor tooltip.
add_connection
Adds a connection (arrow/edge) between two nodes in a live Trident document. Use get_document_summary to get valid source and target node IDs before calling this. Requires a valid editor access token.
Parameters (5)
tokenstringrequired
Editor access token for this document. The document ID is embedded in the token.
agentIdstringrequired
YOUR AI assistant name (e.g. "Claude.ai", "GitHub Copilot"). Shown as "[agentId] working with [userName]" in the collaboration presence dot.
userNamestring
First name of the human you are assisting (ask them at session start if you do not know). Shown in the collaboration presence dot as "[agentId] working with [userName]".
connectionobjectrequired
action_explanationstring
Optional: brief explanation of what this action does and why (max 250 chars). Shown live to human collaborators in the AI cursor tooltip.
delete_connection
Removes a connection from a live Trident document. Provide either the connectionId, or both source and target node IDs to find and remove the matching connection. Use get_document_summary to get all connection IDs before calling this. Requires a valid editor access token.
Parameters (7)
tokenstringrequired
Editor access token for this document. The document ID is embedded in the token.
agentIdstringrequired
YOUR AI assistant name (e.g. "Claude.ai", "GitHub Copilot"). Shown as "[agentId] working with [userName]" in the collaboration presence dot.
userNamestring
First name of the human you are assisting (ask them at session start if you do not know). Shown in the collaboration presence dot as "[agentId] working with [userName]".
connectionIdstring
ID of the connection to delete (preferred)
sourcestring
Source node ID (use with target if connectionId unknown)
targetstring
Target node ID (use with source if connectionId unknown)
action_explanationstring
Optional: brief explanation of what this action does and why (max 250 chars). Shown live to human collaborators in the AI cursor tooltip.
get_document_png
Renders the current state of a live Trident document as a PNG image directly from the Yjs collaborative session — bypassing Firestore, which may be stale. Returns a base64-encoded PNG. Use this to visually verify that diagram edits look correct before or after making changes.
Parameters (1)
tokenstringrequired
Access token for this document. The document ID is embedded in the token.
add_annotation
Adds a text annotation to a live Trident document. Two visual styles: style:stickyNote (default — post-it card with colored background, good for notes/callouts) or style:textBody (plain transparent text, good for diagram titles and section labels). Ideal for architectural notes, decision records, section labels, or TODO markers. Appears immediately for all collaborators. Requires a valid editor access token.
Parameters (5)
tokenstringrequired
Editor access token for this document.
agentIdstringrequired
YOUR AI assistant name (e.g. "Claude.ai", "GitHub Copilot"). Shown as "[agentId] working with [userName]" in the collaboration presence dot.
userNamestring
First name of the human you are assisting (ask them at session start if you do not know). Shown in the collaboration presence dot as "[agentId] working with [userName]".
annotationobjectrequired
Annotation definition
action_explanationstring
Optional: brief explanation of what this action does and why (max 250 chars). Shown live to human collaborators in the AI cursor tooltip.
update_annotation
Updates an existing text annotation in a live Trident document. Only the fields you provide are changed. Use get_document_summary to get all annotation IDs before calling this. Requires a valid editor access token.
Parameters (6)
tokenstringrequired
Editor access token for this document.
agentIdstringrequired
YOUR AI assistant name (e.g. "Claude.ai", "GitHub Copilot"). Shown as "[agentId] working with [userName]" in the collaboration presence dot.
userNamestring
First name of the human you are assisting (ask them at session start if you do not know). Shown in the collaboration presence dot as "[agentId] working with [userName]".
annotationIdstringrequired
ID of the annotation to update
changesobjectrequired
Fields to update. Only provided fields are changed.
action_explanationstring
Optional: brief explanation of what this action does and why (max 250 chars). Shown live to human collaborators in the AI cursor tooltip.
delete_annotation
Removes a text annotation from a live Trident document. Use get_document_summary to get all annotation IDs before calling this. Requires a valid editor access token.
Parameters (5)
tokenstringrequired
Editor access token for this document.
agentIdstringrequired
YOUR AI assistant name (e.g. "Claude.ai", "GitHub Copilot"). Shown as "[agentId] working with [userName]" in the collaboration presence dot.
userNamestring
First name of the human you are assisting (ask them at session start if you do not know). Shown in the collaboration presence dot as "[agentId] working with [userName]".
annotationIdstringrequired
ID of the annotation to delete
action_explanationstring
Optional: brief explanation of what this action does and why (max 250 chars). Shown live to human collaborators in the AI cursor tooltip.
update_canvas_graphic
Repositions or resizes a background image (canvas graphic) in a live Trident document. Use open_document to get the canvas graphic ID and current dimensions — it appears as: image <id> "<url>" at (x, y) width:W height:H. The position at (x, y) is the TOP-LEFT corner. USE THIS BEFORE placing many geographically-positioned nodes: if the background map is small (e.g. width < 700), scale it up so nodes have room to breathe and do not overlap. Requires a valid editor access token.
Parameters (6)
tokenstringrequired
Editor access token for this document.
agentIdstringrequired
YOUR AI assistant name (e.g. "Claude.ai", "GitHub Copilot").
userNamestring
First name of the human you are assisting.
canvasGraphicIdstringrequired
ID of the canvas graphic to update (from open_document output).
changesobjectrequired
Geometry fields to update. Only provided fields are changed; all others are preserved.
action_explanationstring
Optional: brief explanation shown live to human collaborators (max 250 chars).
make_suggestion
Posts a visible suggestion to human collaborators watching the document WITHOUT making any changes to the diagram. Use this when you observe something worth flagging — a potential mistake, an improvement, or a question — but want the human to decide. The suggestion appears as a bold "SUGGESTION:" callout in the UI with a radar pulse animation on your presence dot for 10 seconds. Does NOT mutate the diagram. Requires a valid viewer or editor access token.
Parameters (5)
tokenstringrequired
Viewer or editor access token for this document.
agentIdstringrequired
YOUR AI assistant name (e.g. "Claude.ai", "GitHub Copilot"). Shown as "[agentId] working with [userName]" in the collaboration presence dot.
userNamestringrequired
First name of the human you are assisting.
suggestionstringrequired
The suggestion text to show to human collaborators (max 500 chars). Be concise and actionable.
entityIdstring
ID of the node or container this suggestion relates to. Always provide this when the suggestion concerns a specific element — it moves the AI cursor to that element so collaborators know exactly what you are referring to.
explain
Delivers an explanation payload to human collaborators watching the document, optionally anchored to a specific node or container. Use this when you want to explain what a diagram element represents, why it exists, or how it relates to other parts of the system — without suggesting a change. The explanation appears in the UI attributed to you. Does NOT mutate the diagram. Requires a valid viewer or editor access token. IMPORTANT: this tool automatically pauses (3–15 s, proportional to explanation length) before returning, so the human has time to read. Do NOT add your own artificial delays between explain calls — the pacing is built in.
Parameters (5)
tokenstringrequired
Viewer or editor access token for this document.
agentIdstringrequired
YOUR AI assistant name (e.g. "Claude.ai", "GitHub Copilot"). Shown as "[agentId] working with [userName]" in the collaboration presence dot.
userNamestringrequired
First name of the human you are assisting.
explanationstringrequired
The explanation text to deliver to human collaborators (max 1000 chars).
entityIdstring
ID of the node or container being explained. Always provide this when explaining a specific element — it moves the AI cursor to that element so collaborators can follow along.
