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Create Cld

Create a CLD diagram as PNG image. A Causal Loop Diagram (CLD) is a Systems Thinking tool that maps feedback loops between variables, showing how a change in one variable causes changes in others. It reveals reinforcing dynamics (exponential growth or decline) and balancing dynamics (stabilisation toward equilibrium). You provide VGL (Vithanco Graph Language) code using the CLD notation and the tool renders it to an PNG image. ## Core Concepts A CLD consists of **variables** (called Stocks) c

Create Concept Map

Create a ConceptMap diagram as PNG image. A Concept Map defines the vocabulary of a domain through falsifiable propositions. It helps people align on exact wordings and shared understanding by stating facts as simple, readable sentences. You provide VGL (Vithanco Graph Language) code using the ConceptMap notation and the tool renders it to an PNG image. ## How to Build a Concept Map 1. Start with a Guiding Question (used as the graph title) — it determines what belongs on the map. 2. List all

Describe Notation

Return the self-describing Markdown document for a built-in VGraph notation. The document includes the notation's purpose, when to use it, node types, edge types, history, and references.

Create Ibis

Create a IBIS diagram as PNG image. IBIS (Issue-Based Information System) maps out any decision, discussion, or thought process using just four node types: Questions, Answers (Ideas), Pros, and Cons. Attaching Questions to any node lets you drill into any aspect at any depth. You provide VGL (Vithanco Graph Language) code using the IBIS notation and the tool renders it to an PNG image. ## How to Build an IBIS Diagram 1. Start with a root Question (used as the graph title). 2. Add Answers (Ide

Create Timeline

Create a Timeline diagram as PNG image. A Timeline visualises events over time, optionally across multiple parallel tracks (groups). The default layout is left-to-right but can be changed to any direction. The base notation provides generic TimePoint and Event types — use `vnotation extends Timeline` to define domain-specific event types (e.g. Battle, Treaty, Release, Incident) with custom colours and categories. You provide VGL (Vithanco Graph Language) code using the Timeline notation and the