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Tool to generate model diagram

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Description

It would be nice to be able to generate a plate or graph diagram of a Stan model, assuming the model specified is equivalent to a DAG.

Some discussion here: https://discourse.mc-stan.org/t/tool-to-auto-generate-model-diagrams/7361/

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are identified in the issue. Begin by locating how Stan models are parsed and represented, then determine how a DAG-equivalent model could be converted into a plate or graph diagram; done means a usable diagram-generation tool with coverage for the stated model case.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ocaml
Domain
data-visualization, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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