mermaid-diagrams

Generate Mermaid diagram source from natural language descriptions.

1|Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kaynetik/skills --skill mermaid-diagrams-kaynetik
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mermaid-diagrams
Source: https://github.com/kaynetik/skills/tree/main/mermaid-diagrams
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kaynetik/skills --skill mermaid-diagrams-kaynetik

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Convert natural language or technical descriptions into clear, consistent, and production-ready Mermaid diagrams to eliminate manual diagram authoring and ensure readable, well-styled visuals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate Mermaid source with a required YAML config frontmatter and recommended theme and styling.
  • Support flowchart, sequenceDiagram, classDiagram, erDiagram, gitGraph, gantt, stateDiagram-v2, and C4Context types with guidance on layout, labeling, and grouping.
  • Provide Excalidraw export options and step-by-step conversion instructions for editable handoff to designers.
  • Use cases include architecture documentation, API interaction sequences, database schema diagrams, git workflow visualizations, and technical handoffs.

Quick Start

Generate a left-to-right flowchart that shows a client requesting a web page from a load balancer that forwards to two application servers which both query a central database.

Frequently Asked Questions about mermaid-diagrams

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a Mermaid flowchart from a natural language description?

To generate a Mermaid flowchart from natural language, you provide a technical description of your system architecture. The tool outputs production-ready Mermaid source code with required YAML config frontmatter, applying theme and class styling for readable, well-labeled diagrams.

Can I create a sequence diagram for API interactions using text descriptions?

Yes, you can create a sequence diagram for API interactions from text descriptions. The tool processes your technical descriptions into sequence diagrams, ensuring proper layout and labeling to visualize API interaction sequences for documentation.

Does this tool support C4Context architecture diagrams and git graphs?

Yes, this tool supports C4Context architecture diagrams and git graphs. It handles flowchart, sequenceDiagram, classDiagram, erDiagram, gitGraph, gantt, and stateDiagram-v2 types, providing guidance on layout, labeling, and grouping for each.

How do I convert Mermaid diagrams to Excalidraw for design handoff?

To convert Mermaid diagrams to Excalidraw for design handoff, you use the provided Excalidraw export options. The tool generates step-by-step conversion instructions, allowing editable handoff to designers for further modification.

What is the best way to document database schemas with Mermaid?

The best way to document database schemas with Mermaid is to generate an erDiagram from your technical description. The tool produces properly styled Mermaid source with YAML frontmatter, ensuring your database schema diagrams are clear and production-ready.