Add a CLI command to visualize concore workflows #190
Description
hey @pradeeban I had an idea that could make concore workflows easier to understand, especially for new users.
What
Right now, understanding a concore workflow usually means opening and reading the GraphML file, which can get confusing as workflows grow. I’d like to add a simple CLI command that generates a visual diagram from a GraphML workflow file.
For example:
concore visualize workflow.graphml
This would generate an image (PNG or SVG) showing how the workflow is structured.
Example output:
$ concore visualize demo/sample.graphml
✅ Generated: workflow_diagram.png
Nodes: 3
Edges: 4
The diagram would show:
- Nodes as boxes (controller, PM, observer, etc.)
- Edges as arrows representing data flow
- Labels on connections where applicable (u, ym, etc.)
Why
- Reading GraphML directly isn’t very intuitive, especially for new users
- Visual diagrams make workflows much easier to understand and debug
- Generated diagrams are useful for documentation and presentations
- This would help make concore more beginner-friendly overall
How it could work
concore visualize # Generate PNG diagram
concore visualize -o name # Custom output filename
concore visualize -f svg # Generate SVG instead of PNG
concore visualize --open # Open the diagram after generating
if this sounds useful, I’d be happy to work on it.