mermaid

Render Mermaid diagrams from fenced code blocks in Markdown documents.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alibaba/loongcollector --skill mermaid-alibaba
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Skill: mermaid
Source: https://github.com/alibaba/loongcollector/tree/main/.cursor/skills/mermaid
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alibaba/loongcollector --skill mermaid-alibaba

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Mermaid provides a simple way to render a variety of diagrams directly inside Markdown documents, reducing the need for external image tooling and scattered diagram assets.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, state diagrams, and more from plain text syntax.
  • Ideal for documenting software designs, workflow visuals, and quick sketches in READMEs, wikis, and notes.
  • Supports embedding diagrams in GitHub-flavored Markdown for easy sharing and collaboration.

Quick Start

Insert a mermaid code block in your Markdown document to render diagrams in a compatible renderer.

Frequently Asked Questions about mermaid

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I render flowcharts directly in Markdown documents?

To render flowcharts in Markdown, you insert standard Mermaid syntax inside fenced code blocks. This allows compatible renderers like GitHub Markdown to automatically generate diagrams from your plain text documentation.

Can I use Mermaid diagrams in GitHub READMEs and wikis?

Yes, Mermaid integrates directly with GitHub Markdown rendering. You can embed flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and class diagrams in your READMEs and wikis by using fenced code blocks for easy sharing and collaboration.

What types of diagrams can I generate using plain text syntax in Markdown?

You can generate standard diagram types such as graphs, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, and state diagrams. These are created from plain text syntax within fenced code blocks in your Markdown documents.

Does Markdown support sequence and class diagrams without external image tooling?

Yes, Markdown supports rendering sequence and class diagrams without external image tooling by using Mermaid. This reduces the need for scattered diagram assets by generating visuals directly from plain text syntax.

How to add a sequence diagram to software design specs using Markdown?

To add a sequence diagram to software design specs, use a fenced Mermaid code block within your Markdown document. This lightweight modeling approach renders the sequenceDiagram syntax directly in compatible viewers.

What is the best way to create lightweight workflow visuals for software documentation?

The best way to create lightweight workflow visuals is using Mermaid in Markdown. It generates flowcharts and state diagrams directly from plain text, eliminating the need for external image tooling and scattered assets in your documentation.