Algorithm Visualizer Skill

Purpose

Generate visual representations of algorithm execution to aid understanding, debugging, and explanation of algorithmic concepts.

Capabilities

• Step-by-step execution visualization
• Data structure state visualization
• Graph algorithm animation
• DP table visualization
• Generate animated GIFs/videos
• Interactive visualization generation
• Tree and array state rendering

Target Processes

• algorithm-implementation
• dp-pattern-matching
• graph-traversal
• interview-problem-explanation

Visualization Types

1. Array Operations: Sorting, searching, two-pointer techniques
2. Tree Structures: Binary trees, BST operations, tree traversals
3. Graph Algorithms: BFS, DFS, shortest paths, MST
4. DP Tables: State transitions, optimal substructure
5. Data Structures: Stack, queue, heap operations

Input Schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "algorithm": { "type": "string" },
    "input": { "type": "object" },
    "format": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": ["ascii", "svg", "gif", "html"]
    },
    "steps": { "type": "boolean", "default": true }
  },
  "required": ["algorithm", "input"]
}

Output Schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "success": { "type": "boolean" },
    "visualization": { "type": "string" },
    "steps": { "type": "array" },
    "format": { "type": "string" }
  },
  "required": ["success"]
}

Integration

Can integrate with visualization libraries like Manim, D3.js, or generate ASCII art for terminal-based visualization.