mermaid-diagram

Generate and validate Mermaid diagrams across seven diagram types.

5|1|Updated Oct 3, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BlueEventHorizon/Swift-Selena --skill mermaid-diagram
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Skill: mermaid-diagram
Source: https://github.com/BlueEventHorizon/Swift-Selena/tree/main/.claude/skills/mermaid-diagram
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BlueEventHorizon/Swift-Selena --skill mermaid-diagram

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you generate and validate mermaid diagrams (flowchart, sequenceDiagram, classDiagram, stateDiagram, erDiagram, gantt, mindmap) that adhere to official specifications, preventing common syntax mistakes and broken diagrams.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Syntax validation: Ensures diagrams follow Mermaid syntax rules to render correctly.
  • Error prevention: Handles special characters, subgraphs, and reserved words to avoid common pitfalls.
  • Use Case: Quickly draft documentation diagrams for flows, data models, or timelines without manual debugging.

Quick Start

Create a new mermaid diagram for a user login flow and ensure it renders without syntax errors.

Frequently Asked Questions about mermaid-diagram

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a mermaid flowchart that renders without syntax errors?

Mermaid diagrams require correct syntax for each diagram type—flowchart, sequence, class, state, ER, Gantt, or mindmap. This Skill validates your diagram against official Mermaid specifications, catching syntax mistakes like invalid special characters, misused subgraphs, and reserved words before rendering fails.

What are common mermaid diagram mistakes I should avoid?

Common errors include special characters in labels, incorrect subgraph nesting, reserved word conflicts, and type-specific syntax violations. This Skill prevents these pitfalls by enforcing proper syntax rules for each diagram type, ensuring diagrams render reliably in documentation.

Can I use mermaid diagrams for documentation workflows?

Yes. Mermaid diagrams work well in documentation for visualizing flows, data models, and timelines. This Skill generates syntactically correct diagrams across flowchart, sequence, class, state, ER, Gantt, and mindmap types, so your documentation renders without manual debugging.

How do I convert design ideas into mermaid diagram code?

Describe your design concept—a user login flow, system architecture, or timeline—and this Skill transforms it into valid mermaid syntax. It handles all diagram types and enforces specifications, so your design renders correctly on first draft.

What diagram types does mermaid support for technical documentation?

Mermaid supports flowchart, sequenceDiagram, classDiagram, stateDiagram, erDiagram, Gantt, and mindmap types. This Skill generates and validates all of them to official specifications, preventing syntax errors across each type.