mermaid

Generate Mermaid diagrams in markdown for workflows, relationships, timelines, and state transitions.

Updated Apr 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/qprjack86/apexbase --skill mermaid-qprjack86
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Skill: mermaid
Source: https://github.com/qprjack86/apexbase/tree/main/.github/skills/mermaid
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qprjack86/apexbase --skill mermaid-qprjack86

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you communicate workflows, states, relationships, and timelines visually inside markdown without switching to a separate diagram tool. It is especially useful when you need lightweight diagrams that stay close to the documentation they explain.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Flowcharts and process maps: Model steps, decisions, and branching logic for runbooks or procedures.
  • Sequence, state, ER, and Gantt diagrams: Document interactions, lifecycles, data models, and schedules in a consistent format.
  • Azure resource visualizations: Represent resource relationships in Mermaid when generating live Azure diagrams from queries.
  • Use case: A developer can turn a deployment checklist into a readable flowchart embedded directly in a markdown guide.

Quick Start

Ask for a Mermaid diagram in markdown for your workflow and specify the diagram type, layout direction, and key nodes you want shown.

Frequently Asked Questions about mermaid

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create flowcharts and sequence diagrams directly in markdown?

You can generate Mermaid diagrams embedded in markdown to create flowcharts and sequence diagrams. This Skill outputs fenced code blocks with correct syntax, allowing standard markdown renderers to display workflows, states, and timelines visually.

Can I visualize Azure resource relationships using Mermaid in markdown?

Yes, you can generate Azure resource visualizations in Mermaid. This Skill represents resource relationships from queries directly in markdown, providing architecture-adjacent views without switching to a separate diagramming tool.

What types of diagrams can I generate for system documentation?

For system documentation, you can generate flowcharts, sequence, state, ER, and Gantt diagrams in Mermaid. These formats document interactions, lifecycles, data models, and schedules consistently within inline documentation and runbooks.

Does the generated Mermaid syntax support dark-mode-friendly theming?

Yes, the generated Mermaid syntax includes dark-mode-friendly theming. This ensures that diagrams embedded in markdown renderers remain visually clear and readable when viewed in dark mode environments.

What is the best way to document deployment workflows in markdown?

The best way to document deployment workflows in markdown is generating Mermaid flowcharts. This Skill models steps, decisions, and branching logic for runbooks, keeping lightweight diagrams close to the documentation they explain.

Do I need a separate diagramming tool to model state transitions?

No, you do not need a separate diagramming tool to model state transitions. This Skill generates state diagrams embedded in markdown, allowing you to document lifecycles visually while staying within your text editor.