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How to Build Sequence Diagrams with OpenClaw

Sequence diagrams with OpenClaw and ToolRouter. Visualize service communication flows.

OpenClaw generates sequence diagrams from structured interaction descriptions, producing consistently formatted output suitable for technical documentation systems. Process multiple service interaction definitions to create complete API documentation diagram sets with uniform styling.

Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw

1Install the CLI

npm install -g toolrouter-mcp

2Call tools directly from OpenClaw

toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp tools

Steps

Once connected (see setup above), use the Diagram Generator tool:

Ask OpenClaw: "Create a sequence diagram" and describe the participant interactions
OpenClaw generates the diagram with lifelines, messages, and responses
Download and include in your technical documentation

Example Prompt

Try this with OpenClaw using the Diagram Generator tool

Build a sequence diagram for real-time messaging: user A sends message to WebSocket server, server stores in database, server pushes to user B via WebSocket, user B sends read receipt back.

Tips

Distinguish between synchronous and asynchronous messages for clarity
Include activation bars to show when each participant is actively processing

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