msc-generator ☆
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Description:
Draws signalling charts from textual description
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 12@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 15, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: diagrams visualization documentation protocol development
Install: brew install msc-generator
About:
Msc-generator is a tool that creates Message Sequence Charts (MSCs) from a simple textual description language. It automates the visualization of interaction protocols, making it easier to document and understand complex communication flows. The tool supports various output formats for integration into documentation and presentations.
Key Features:
  • Textual description language for rapid chart creation
  • Automatic layout and rendering of sequence diagrams
  • Supports multiple output formats (e.g., SVG, PNG)
  • Customizable visual styles and attributes
Use Cases:
  • Documenting software communication protocols and API interactions
  • Visualizing network message flows for debugging and analysis
  • Generating diagrams for technical documentation and specifications
Alternatives:
  • PlantUML – PlantUML is a more general diagramming tool supporting many types, whereas Msc-generator specializes in Message Sequence Charts.
  • Graphviz – Graphviz focuses on graph theory layouts, while Msc-generator is optimized for the temporal ordering of messages.
Version History
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Dec 15, 2025 9:55pm 12 0 VERSION_BUMP 417422a2
Dec 15, 2025 1:25pm 12 0 VERSION_BUMP 2796cff8
Sep 16, 2025 4:31am 12 0 VERSION_BUMP f893b35f
Sep 14, 2024 7:58am 12 0 VERSION_BUMP cc6f80e5
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