design-doc-mermaid

Generate Mermaid activity, deployment, sequence, and architecture diagrams from text or source code.

Updated Feb 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lev-os/lev-content --skill design-doc-mermaid-lev-os
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Skill: design-doc-mermaid
Source: https://github.com/lev-os/lev-content/tree/main/sources/skills/design-doc-mermaid
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lev-os/lev-content --skill design-doc-mermaid-lev-os

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of complex diagrams (activity, deployment, sequence, architecture) directly from text descriptions or source code, streamlining documentation and design processes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Diagram Generation: Creates various diagram types using Mermaid syntax.
  • Code-to-Diagram: Converts code snippets or entire codebases into visual representations.
  • Design Document Integration: Generates diagrams that can be embedded into design documents.
  • Use Case: You need to document the architecture of a new microservice. Provide the Skill with a description of the services and their interactions, and it will generate an architecture diagram.

Quick Start

Use the design-doc-mermaid skill to create an activity diagram for a user login process.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-doc-mermaid

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate Mermaid diagrams from source code?

You can generate Mermaid diagrams from source code by providing text descriptions or code snippets. The Skill converts codebases into visual representations, supporting activity, deployment, sequence, and architecture diagram types to automate system documentation.

What types of Mermaid diagrams can I create for system architecture documentation?

Mermaid diagrams for system architecture documentation include activity, deployment, sequence, and architecture types. These diagram formats help visualize workflows, infrastructure, system architecture, and API interactions directly from text descriptions.

How do I convert text descriptions into deployment and sequence diagrams?

To convert text descriptions into deployment and sequence diagrams, input your service descriptions and interactions. The Skill processes the text and outputs Mermaid syntax, streamlining the documentation of infrastructure and API interactions.

Can I embed generated Mermaid diagrams into design documents?

Yes, you can embed generated Mermaid diagrams into design documents. The Skill supports design document integration and provides Python utilities for diagram extraction and image conversion for your visual representations.

Do I need Python to convert Mermaid diagrams into images?

Python is used by this Skill for diagram extraction and image conversion. While Mermaid syntax generation works from text or source code, the included Python utilities handle the extraction and conversion processes to produce image outputs.

Why use code-to-diagram generation for microservice architecture?

Code-to-diagram generation for microservice architecture automates the creation of visual representations from service descriptions. This streamlines design processes by converting text into architecture diagrams, documenting interactions without manual diagramming.