feat: add minimal style mode toggle for faster diagram generation (#260)

* feat: add minimal style mode toggle for faster diagram generation

- Add Minimal/Styled toggle switch in chat input UI
- When enabled, removes color/style instructions from system prompt
- Faster generation with plain black/white diagrams
- Improves XML auto-fix: handle foreign tags, extra closing tags, trailing garbage
- Fix isMxCellXmlComplete to strip Anthropic function-calling wrappers
- Add debug logging for truncation detection diagnosis

* fix: prevent false XML parse errors during streaming

- Escape unescaped & characters in convertToLegalXml() before DOMParser validation
- Only log console.error for final output, not during streaming updates
- Prevents Next.js dev mode error overlay from showing for expected streaming states

app/api/chat/route.ts

@@ -202,6 +202,9 @@ async function handleChatRequest(req: Request): Promise<Response> {
         modelId: req.headers.get("x-ai-model"),
     }
 
+    // Read minimal style preference from header
+    const minimalStyle = req.headers.get("x-minimal-style") === "true"
+
     // Get AI model with optional client overrides
     const { model, providerOptions, headers, modelId } =
         getAIModel(clientOverrides)
@@ -213,7 +216,7 @@ async function handleChatRequest(req: Request): Promise<Response> {
     )
 
     // Get the appropriate system prompt based on model (extended for Opus/Haiku 4.5)
-    const systemMessage = getSystemPrompt(modelId)
+    const systemMessage = getSystemPrompt(modelId, minimalStyle)
 
     // Extract file parts (images) from the last message
     const fileParts =

components/chat-input.tsx

@@ -17,7 +17,13 @@ import { HistoryDialog } from "@/components/history-dialog"
 import { ResetWarningModal } from "@/components/reset-warning-modal"
 import { SaveDialog } from "@/components/save-dialog"
 import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"
+import { Switch } from "@/components/ui/switch"
 import { Textarea } from "@/components/ui/textarea"
+import {
+    Tooltip,
+    TooltipContent,
+    TooltipTrigger,
+} from "@/components/ui/tooltip"
 import { useDiagram } from "@/contexts/diagram-context"
 import { isPdfFile, isTextFile } from "@/lib/pdf-utils"
 import { FilePreviewList } from "./file-preview-list"
@@ -129,6 +135,8 @@ interface ChatInputProps {
     onToggleHistory?: (show: boolean) => void
     sessionId?: string
     error?: Error | null
+    minimalStyle?: boolean
+    onMinimalStyleChange?: (value: boolean) => void
 }
 
 export function ChatInput({
@@ -144,6 +152,8 @@ export function ChatInput({
     onToggleHistory = () => {},
     sessionId,
     error = null,
+    minimalStyle = false,
+    onMinimalStyleChange = () => {},
 }: ChatInputProps) {
     const { diagramHistory, saveDiagramToFile } = useDiagram()
     const textareaRef = useRef<HTMLTextAreaElement>(null)
@@ -343,6 +353,32 @@ export function ChatInput({
                             showHistory={showHistory}
                             onToggleHistory={onToggleHistory}
                         />
+
+                        <Tooltip>
+                            <TooltipTrigger asChild>
+                                <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5">
+                                    <Switch
+                                        id="minimal-style"
+                                        checked={minimalStyle}
+                                        onCheckedChange={onMinimalStyleChange}
+                                        className="scale-75"
+                                    />
+                                    <label
+                                        htmlFor="minimal-style"
+                                        className={`text-xs cursor-pointer select-none ${
+                                            minimalStyle
+                                                ? "text-primary font-medium"
+                                                : "text-muted-foreground"
+                                        }`}
+                                    >
+                                        {minimalStyle ? "Minimal" : "Styled"}
+                                    </label>
+                                </div>
+                            </TooltipTrigger>
+                            <TooltipContent side="top">
+                                Use minimal for faster generation (no colors)
+                            </TooltipContent>
+                        </Tooltip>
                     </div>
 
                     {/* Right actions */}

components/chat-message-display.tsx

@@ -293,11 +293,14 @@ export function ChatMessageDisplay({
                 const parseError = testDoc.querySelector("parsererror")
 
                 if (parseError) {
-                    console.error(
+                    // Use console.warn instead of console.error to avoid triggering
-                        "[ChatMessageDisplay] Malformed XML detected - skipping update",
+                    // Next.js dev mode error overlay for expected streaming states
-                    )
+                    // (partial XML during streaming is normal and will be fixed by subsequent updates)
-                    // Only show toast if this is the final XML (not during streaming)
                     if (showToast) {
+                        // Only log as error and show toast if this is the final XML
+                        console.error(
+                            "[ChatMessageDisplay] Malformed XML detected in final output",
+                        )
                         toast.error(
                             "AI generated invalid diagram XML. Please try regenerating.",
                         )

components/chat-panel.tsx

@@ -145,6 +145,7 @@ export default function ChatPanel({
     const [dailyTokenLimit, setDailyTokenLimit] = useState(0)
     const [tpmLimit, setTpmLimit] = useState(0)
     const [showNewChatDialog, setShowNewChatDialog] = useState(false)
+    const [minimalStyle, setMinimalStyle] = useState(false)
 
     // Check config on mount
     useEffect(() => {
@@ -222,8 +223,16 @@ export default function ChatPanel({
             if (toolCall.toolName === "display_diagram") {
                 const { xml } = toolCall.input as { xml: string }
 
+                // DEBUG: Log raw input to diagnose false truncation detection
+                console.log(
+                    "[display_diagram] XML ending (last 100 chars):",
+                    xml.slice(-100),
+                )
+                console.log("[display_diagram] XML length:", xml.length)
+
                 // Check if XML is truncated (incomplete mxCell indicates truncated output)
                 const isTruncated = !isMxCellXmlComplete(xml)
+                console.log("[display_diagram] isTruncated:", isTruncated)
 
                 if (isTruncated) {
                     // Store the partial XML for continuation via append_diagram
@@ -504,6 +513,10 @@ Continue from EXACTLY where you stopped.`,
                 | Record<string, unknown>
                 | undefined
 
+            // DEBUG: Log finish reason to diagnose truncation
+            console.log("[onFinish] finishReason:", metadata?.finishReason)
+            console.log("[onFinish] metadata:", metadata)
+
             if (metadata) {
                 // Use Number.isFinite to guard against NaN (typeof NaN === 'number' is true)
                 const inputTokens = Number.isFinite(metadata.inputTokens)
@@ -935,6 +948,9 @@ Continue from EXACTLY where you stopped.`,
                         }),
                         ...(config.aiModel && { "x-ai-model": config.aiModel }),
                     }),
+                    ...(minimalStyle && {
+                        "x-minimal-style": "true",
+                    }),
                 },
             },
         )
@@ -1250,6 +1266,8 @@ Continue from EXACTLY where you stopped.`,
                     onToggleHistory={setShowHistory}
                     sessionId={sessionId}
                     error={error}
+                    minimalStyle={minimalStyle}
+                    onMinimalStyleChange={setMinimalStyle}
                 />
             </footer>
 

lib/system-prompts.ts

@@ -132,12 +132,90 @@ Connector (edge) example:
 <mxCell id="3" style="endArrow=classic;html=1;" edge="1" parent="1" source="2" target="4">
   <mxGeometry relative="1" as="geometry"/>
 </mxCell>
+
+### Edge Routing Rules:
+When creating edges/connectors, you MUST follow these rules to avoid overlapping lines:
+
+**Rule 1: NEVER let multiple edges share the same path**
+- If two edges connect the same pair of nodes, they MUST exit/enter at DIFFERENT positions
+- Use exitY=0.3 for first edge, exitY=0.7 for second edge (NOT both 0.5)
+
+**Rule 2: For bidirectional connections (A↔B), use OPPOSITE sides**
+- A→B: exit from RIGHT side of A (exitX=1), enter LEFT side of B (entryX=0)
+- B→A: exit from LEFT side of B (exitX=0), enter RIGHT side of A (entryX=1)
+
+**Rule 3: Always specify exitX, exitY, entryX, entryY explicitly**
+- Every edge MUST have these 4 attributes set in the style
+- Example: style="edgeStyle=orthogonalEdgeStyle;exitX=1;exitY=0.3;entryX=0;entryY=0.3;endArrow=classic;"
+
+**Rule 4: Route edges AROUND intermediate shapes (obstacle avoidance) - CRITICAL!**
+- Before creating an edge, identify ALL shapes positioned between source and target
+- If any shape is in the direct path, you MUST use waypoints to route around it
+- For DIAGONAL connections: route along the PERIMETER (outside edge) of the diagram, NOT through the middle
+- Add 20-30px clearance from shape boundaries when calculating waypoint positions
+- Route ABOVE (lower y), BELOW (higher y), or to the SIDE of obstacles
+- NEVER draw a line that visually crosses over another shape's bounding box
+
+**Rule 5: Plan layout strategically BEFORE generating XML**
+- Organize shapes into visual layers/zones (columns or rows) based on diagram flow
+- Space shapes 150-200px apart to create clear routing channels for edges
+- Mentally trace each edge: "What shapes are between source and target?"
+- Prefer layouts where edges naturally flow in one direction (left-to-right or top-to-bottom)
+
+**Rule 6: Use multiple waypoints for complex routing**
+- One waypoint is often not enough - use 2-3 waypoints to create proper L-shaped or U-shaped paths
+- Each direction change needs a waypoint (corner point)
+- Waypoints should form clear horizontal/vertical segments (orthogonal routing)
+- Calculate positions by: (1) identify obstacle boundaries, (2) add 20-30px margin
+
+**Rule 7: Choose NATURAL connection points based on flow direction**
+- NEVER use corner connections (e.g., entryX=1,entryY=1) - they look unnatural
+- For TOP-TO-BOTTOM flow: exit from bottom (exitY=1), enter from top (entryY=0)
+- For LEFT-TO-RIGHT flow: exit from right (exitX=1), enter from left (entryX=0)
+- For DIAGONAL connections: use the side closest to the target, not corners
+- Example: Node below-right of source → exit from bottom (exitY=1) OR right (exitX=1), not corner
+
+**Before generating XML, mentally verify:**
+1. "Do any edges cross over shapes that aren't their source/target?" → If yes, add waypoints
+2. "Do any two edges share the same path?" → If yes, adjust exit/entry points
+3. "Are any connection points at corners (both X and Y are 0 or 1)?" → If yes, use edge centers instead
+4. "Could I rearrange shapes to reduce edge crossings?" → If yes, revise layout
+
+
 \`\`\`
 
+`
+
+// Style instructions - only included when minimalStyle is false
+const STYLE_INSTRUCTIONS = `
 Common styles:
 - Shapes: rounded=1 (rounded corners), fillColor=#hex, strokeColor=#hex
 - Edges: endArrow=classic/block/open/none, startArrow=none/classic, curved=1, edgeStyle=orthogonalEdgeStyle
 - Text: fontSize=14, fontStyle=1 (bold), align=center/left/right
+`
+
+// Minimal style instruction - skip styling and focus on layout (prepended to prompt for emphasis)
+const MINIMAL_STYLE_INSTRUCTION = `
+## ⚠️ MINIMAL STYLE MODE ACTIVE ⚠️
+
+### No Styling - Plain Black/White Only
+- NO fillColor, NO strokeColor, NO rounded, NO fontSize, NO fontStyle
+- NO color attributes (no hex colors like #ff69b4)
+- Style: "whiteSpace=wrap;html=1;" for shapes, "html=1;endArrow=classic;" for edges
+- IGNORE all color/style examples below
+
+### Container/Group Shapes - MUST be Transparent
+- For container shapes (boxes that contain other shapes): use "fillColor=none;" to make background transparent
+- This prevents containers from covering child elements
+- Example: style="whiteSpace=wrap;html=1;fillColor=none;" for container rectangles
+
+### Focus on Layout Quality
+Since we skip styling, STRICTLY follow the "Edge Routing Rules" section below:
+- SPACING: Minimum 50px gap between all elements
+- NO OVERLAPS: Elements and edges must never overlap
+- Follow ALL 7 Edge Routing Rules for arrow positioning
+- Use waypoints to route edges AROUND obstacles
+- Use different exitY/entryY values for multiple edges between same nodes
 
 `
 
@@ -257,53 +335,6 @@ If edit_diagram fails with "pattern not found":
 
 
 
-### Edge Routing Rules:
-When creating edges/connectors, you MUST follow these rules to avoid overlapping lines:
-
-**Rule 1: NEVER let multiple edges share the same path**
-- If two edges connect the same pair of nodes, they MUST exit/enter at DIFFERENT positions
-- Use exitY=0.3 for first edge, exitY=0.7 for second edge (NOT both 0.5)
-
-**Rule 2: For bidirectional connections (A↔B), use OPPOSITE sides**
-- A→B: exit from RIGHT side of A (exitX=1), enter LEFT side of B (entryX=0)
-- B→A: exit from LEFT side of B (exitX=0), enter RIGHT side of A (entryX=1)
-
-**Rule 3: Always specify exitX, exitY, entryX, entryY explicitly**
-- Every edge MUST have these 4 attributes set in the style
-- Example: style="edgeStyle=orthogonalEdgeStyle;exitX=1;exitY=0.3;entryX=0;entryY=0.3;endArrow=classic;"
-
-**Rule 4: Route edges AROUND intermediate shapes (obstacle avoidance) - CRITICAL!**
-- Before creating an edge, identify ALL shapes positioned between source and target
-- If any shape is in the direct path, you MUST use waypoints to route around it
-- For DIAGONAL connections: route along the PERIMETER (outside edge) of the diagram, NOT through the middle
-- Add 20-30px clearance from shape boundaries when calculating waypoint positions
-- Route ABOVE (lower y), BELOW (higher y), or to the SIDE of obstacles
-- NEVER draw a line that visually crosses over another shape's bounding box
-
-**Rule 5: Plan layout strategically BEFORE generating XML**
-- Organize shapes into visual layers/zones (columns or rows) based on diagram flow
-- Space shapes 150-200px apart to create clear routing channels for edges
-- Mentally trace each edge: "What shapes are between source and target?"
-- Prefer layouts where edges naturally flow in one direction (left-to-right or top-to-bottom)
-
-**Rule 6: Use multiple waypoints for complex routing**
-- One waypoint is often not enough - use 2-3 waypoints to create proper L-shaped or U-shaped paths
-- Each direction change needs a waypoint (corner point)
-- Waypoints should form clear horizontal/vertical segments (orthogonal routing)
-- Calculate positions by: (1) identify obstacle boundaries, (2) add 20-30px margin
-
-**Rule 7: Choose NATURAL connection points based on flow direction**
-- NEVER use corner connections (e.g., entryX=1,entryY=1) - they look unnatural
-- For TOP-TO-BOTTOM flow: exit from bottom (exitY=1), enter from top (entryY=0)
-- For LEFT-TO-RIGHT flow: exit from right (exitX=1), enter from left (entryX=0)
-- For DIAGONAL connections: use the side closest to the target, not corners
-- Example: Node below-right of source → exit from bottom (exitY=1) OR right (exitX=1), not corner
-
-**Before generating XML, mentally verify:**
-1. "Do any edges cross over shapes that aren't their source/target?" → If yes, add waypoints
-2. "Do any two edges share the same path?" → If yes, adjust exit/entry points
-3. "Are any connection points at corners (both X and Y are 0 or 1)?" → If yes, use edge centers instead
-4. "Could I rearrange shapes to reduce edge crossings?" → If yes, revise layout
 
 ## Edge Examples
 
@@ -357,12 +388,16 @@ const EXTENDED_PROMPT_MODEL_PATTERNS = [
 ]
 
 /**
- * Get the appropriate system prompt based on the model ID
+ * Get the appropriate system prompt based on the model ID and style preference
  * Uses extended prompt for Opus 4.5 and Haiku 4.5 which have 4000 token cache minimum
  * @param modelId - The AI model ID from environment
+ * @param minimalStyle - If true, removes style instructions to save tokens
  * @returns The system prompt string
  */
-export function getSystemPrompt(modelId?: string): string {
+export function getSystemPrompt(
+    modelId?: string,
+    minimalStyle?: boolean,
+): string {
     const modelName = modelId || "AI"
 
     let prompt: string
@@ -383,5 +418,15 @@ export function getSystemPrompt(modelId?: string): string {
         prompt = DEFAULT_SYSTEM_PROMPT
     }
 
+    // Add style instructions based on preference
+    // Minimal style: prepend instruction at START (more prominent)
+    // Normal style: append at end
+    if (minimalStyle) {
+        console.log(`[System Prompt] Minimal style mode ENABLED`)
+        prompt = MINIMAL_STYLE_INSTRUCTION + prompt
+    } else {
+        prompt += STYLE_INSTRUCTIONS
+    }
+
     return prompt.replace("{{MODEL_NAME}}", modelName)
 }

lib/utils.ts

@@ -36,12 +36,28 @@ const VALID_ENTITIES = new Set(["lt", "gt", "amp", "quot", "apos"])
 /**
  * Check if mxCell XML output is complete (not truncated).
  * Complete XML ends with a self-closing tag (/>) or closing mxCell tag.
+ * Also handles function-calling wrapper tags that may be incorrectly included.
  * @param xml - The XML string to check (can be undefined/null)
  * @returns true if XML appears complete, false if truncated or empty
  */
 export function isMxCellXmlComplete(xml: string | undefined | null): boolean {
-    const trimmed = xml?.trim() || ""
+    let trimmed = xml?.trim() || ""
     if (!trimmed) return false
+
+    // Strip Anthropic function-calling wrapper tags if present
+    // These can leak into tool input due to AI SDK parsing issues
+    // Use loop because tags are nested: </mxCell></mxParameter></invoke>
+    let prev = ""
+    while (prev !== trimmed) {
+        prev = trimmed
+        trimmed = trimmed
+            .replace(/<\/mxParameter>\s*$/i, "")
+            .replace(/<\/invoke>\s*$/i, "")
+            .replace(/<\/antml:parameter>\s*$/i, "")
+            .replace(/<\/antml:invoke>\s*$/i, "")
+            .trim()
+    }
+
     return trimmed.endsWith("/>") || trimmed.endsWith("</mxCell>")
 }
 
@@ -198,6 +214,13 @@ export function convertToLegalXml(xmlString: string): string {
             )
         }
 
+        // Fix unescaped & characters in attribute values (but not valid entities)
+        // This prevents DOMParser from failing on content like "semantic & missing-step"
+        cellContent = cellContent.replace(
+            /&(?!(?:lt|gt|amp|quot|apos|#[0-9]+|#x[0-9a-fA-F]+);)/g,
+            "&amp;",
+        )
+
         // Indent each line of the matched block for readability.
         const formatted = cellContent
             .split("\n")
@@ -813,6 +836,11 @@ export function validateMxCellStructure(xml: string): string | null {
         const doc = parser.parseFromString(xml, "text/xml")
         const parseError = doc.querySelector("parsererror")
         if (parseError) {
+            const actualError = parseError.textContent || "Unknown parse error"
+            console.log(
+                "[validateMxCellStructure] DOMParser error:",
+                actualError,
+            )
             return `Invalid XML: The XML contains syntax errors (likely unescaped special characters like <, >, & in attribute values). Please escape special characters: use &lt; for <, &gt; for >, &amp; for &, &quot; for ". Regenerate the diagram with properly escaped values.`
         }
 
@@ -1088,12 +1116,56 @@ export function autoFixXml(xml: string): { fixed: string; fixes: string[] } {
     // This handles both opening and closing tags
     const hasCellTags = /<\/?Cell[\s>]/i.test(fixed)
     if (hasCellTags) {
+        console.log("[autoFixXml] Step 8: Found <Cell> tags to fix")
+        const beforeFix = fixed
         fixed = fixed.replace(/<Cell(\s)/gi, "<mxCell$1")
         fixed = fixed.replace(/<Cell>/gi, "<mxCell>")
         fixed = fixed.replace(/<\/Cell>/gi, "</mxCell>")
+        if (beforeFix !== fixed) {
+            console.log("[autoFixXml] Step 8: Fixed <Cell> tags")
+        }
         fixes.push("Fixed <Cell> tags to <mxCell>")
     }
 
+    // 8b. Remove non-draw.io tags (LLM sometimes includes Claude's function calling XML)
+    // Valid draw.io tags: mxfile, diagram, mxGraphModel, root, mxCell, mxGeometry, mxPoint, Array, Object
+    const validDrawioTags = new Set([
+        "mxfile",
+        "diagram",
+        "mxGraphModel",
+        "root",
+        "mxCell",
+        "mxGeometry",
+        "mxPoint",
+        "Array",
+        "Object",
+        "mxRectangle",
+    ])
+    const foreignTagPattern = /<\/?([a-zA-Z][a-zA-Z0-9_]*)[^>]*>/g
+    let foreignMatch
+    const foreignTags = new Set<string>()
+    while ((foreignMatch = foreignTagPattern.exec(fixed)) !== null) {
+        const tagName = foreignMatch[1]
+        if (!validDrawioTags.has(tagName)) {
+            foreignTags.add(tagName)
+        }
+    }
+    if (foreignTags.size > 0) {
+        console.log(
+            "[autoFixXml] Step 8b: Found foreign tags:",
+            Array.from(foreignTags),
+        )
+        for (const tag of foreignTags) {
+            // Remove opening tags (with or without attributes)
+            fixed = fixed.replace(new RegExp(`<${tag}[^>]*>`, "gi"), "")
+            // Remove closing tags
+            fixed = fixed.replace(new RegExp(`</${tag}>`, "gi"), "")
+        }
+        fixes.push(
+            `Removed foreign tags: ${Array.from(foreignTags).join(", ")}`,
+        )
+    }
+
     // 9. Fix common closing tag typos
     const tagTypos = [
         { wrong: /<\/mxElement>/gi, right: "</mxCell>", name: "</mxElement>" },
@@ -1159,6 +1231,98 @@ export function autoFixXml(xml: string): { fixed: string; fixes: string[] } {
         }
     }
 
+    // 10b. Remove extra closing tags (more closes than opens)
+    // Need to properly count self-closing tags (they don't need closing tags)
+    const tagCounts = new Map<
+        string,
+        { opens: number; closes: number; selfClosing: number }
+    >()
+    // Match full tags to detect self-closing by checking if ends with />
+    const fullTagPattern = /<(\/?[a-zA-Z][a-zA-Z0-9]*)[^>]*>/g
+    let tagCountMatch
+    while ((tagCountMatch = fullTagPattern.exec(fixed)) !== null) {
+        const fullMatch = tagCountMatch[0] // e.g., "<mxCell .../>" or "</mxCell>"
+        const tagPart = tagCountMatch[1] // e.g., "mxCell" or "/mxCell"
+        const isClosing = tagPart.startsWith("/")
+        const isSelfClosing = fullMatch.endsWith("/>")
+        const tagName = isClosing ? tagPart.slice(1) : tagPart
+
+        let counts = tagCounts.get(tagName)
+        if (!counts) {
+            counts = { opens: 0, closes: 0, selfClosing: 0 }
+            tagCounts.set(tagName, counts)
+        }
+        if (isClosing) {
+            counts.closes++
+        } else if (isSelfClosing) {
+            counts.selfClosing++
+        } else {
+            counts.opens++
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Log tag counts for debugging
+    for (const [tagName, counts] of tagCounts) {
+        if (
+            tagName === "mxCell" ||
+            tagName === "mxGeometry" ||
+            counts.opens !== counts.closes
+        ) {
+            console.log(
+                `[autoFixXml] Step 10b: ${tagName} - opens: ${counts.opens}, closes: ${counts.closes}, selfClosing: ${counts.selfClosing}`,
+            )
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Find tags with extra closing tags (self-closing tags are balanced, don't need closing)
+    for (const [tagName, counts] of tagCounts) {
+        const extraCloses = counts.closes - counts.opens // Only compare opens vs closes (self-closing are balanced)
+        if (extraCloses > 0) {
+            console.log(
+                `[autoFixXml] Step 10b: ${tagName} has ${counts.opens} opens, ${counts.closes} closes, removing ${extraCloses} extra`,
+            )
+            // Remove extra closing tags from the end
+            let removed = 0
+            const closeTagPattern = new RegExp(`</${tagName}>`, "g")
+            const matches = [...fixed.matchAll(closeTagPattern)]
+            // Remove from the end (last occurrences are likely the extras)
+            for (
+                let i = matches.length - 1;
+                i >= 0 && removed < extraCloses;
+                i--
+            ) {
+                const match = matches[i]
+                const idx = match.index ?? 0
+                fixed = fixed.slice(0, idx) + fixed.slice(idx + match[0].length)
+                removed++
+            }
+            if (removed > 0) {
+                console.log(
+                    `[autoFixXml] Step 10b: Removed ${removed} extra </${tagName}>`,
+                )
+                fixes.push(
+                    `Removed ${removed} extra </${tagName}> closing tag(s)`,
+                )
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    // 10c. Remove trailing garbage after last XML tag (e.g., stray backslashes, text)
+    // Find the last valid closing tag or self-closing tag
+    const closingTagPattern = /<\/[a-zA-Z][a-zA-Z0-9]*>|\/>/g
+    let lastValidTagEnd = -1
+    let closingMatch
+    while ((closingMatch = closingTagPattern.exec(fixed)) !== null) {
+        lastValidTagEnd = closingMatch.index + closingMatch[0].length
+    }
+    if (lastValidTagEnd > 0 && lastValidTagEnd < fixed.length) {
+        const trailing = fixed.slice(lastValidTagEnd).trim()
+        if (trailing) {
+            fixed = fixed.slice(0, lastValidTagEnd)
+            fixes.push("Removed trailing garbage after last XML tag")
+        }
+    }
+
     // 11. Fix nested mxCell by flattening
     // Pattern A: <mxCell id="X">...<mxCell id="X">...</mxCell></mxCell> (duplicate ID)
     // Pattern B: <mxCell id="X">...<mxCell id="Y">...</mxCell></mxCell> (different ID - true nesting)
@@ -1368,16 +1532,26 @@ export function validateAndFixXml(xml: string): {
 
     // Try to fix
     const { fixed, fixes } = autoFixXml(xml)
+    console.log("[validateAndFixXml] Fixes applied:", fixes)
 
     // Validate the fixed version
     error = validateMxCellStructure(fixed)
+    if (error) {
+        console.log("[validateAndFixXml] Still invalid after fix:", error)
+    }
 
     if (!error) {
         return { valid: true, error: null, fixed, fixes }
     }
 
-    // Still invalid after fixes
+    // Still invalid after fixes - but return the partially fixed XML
-    return { valid: false, error, fixed: null, fixes }
+    // so we can see what was fixed and what error remains
+    return {
+        valid: false,
+        error,
+        fixed: fixes.length > 0 ? fixed : null,
+        fixes,
+    }
 }
 
 export function extractDiagramXML(xml_svg_string: string): string {