mermaidjs-v11

Generate Mermaid.js v11 diagrams from text definitions.

13|Updated Apr 2, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kettleofketchup/DraftForge --skill mermaidjs-v11-kettleofketchup
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Skill: mermaidjs-v11
Source: https://github.com/kettleofketchup/DraftForge/tree/main/.claude/skills/mermaidjs-v11
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kettleofketchup/DraftForge --skill mermaidjs-v11-kettleofketchup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables developers and technical writers to create a wide range of diagrams by writing Mermaid.js v11 syntax instead of manual drawing, simplifying documentation, architecture sketches, and design specs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate text-based diagrams in many types (flowchart, sequence, class, state, ER, Gantt, journey, timeline, architecture) from plain Mermaid.js syntax.
  • Render diagrams directly in browsers via HTML or Markdown, or export to SVG/PNG/PDF via the CLI, with support for themes and accessibility options including ARIA labels and titles.
  • Use Case: Add a Mermaid block to a project’s README and automatically render a diagram for system architecture or workflow.

Quick Start

Install Mermaid.js v11 via CDN or npm, write a Mermaid code block in your documentation, and render it in a browser or with mermaid-cli to produce an image file.

Frequently Asked Questions about mermaidjs-v11

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate diagrams from text for documentation?

To generate diagrams from text for documentation, write plain Mermaid.js syntax definitions in your README or specs to render architecture sketches and workflows directly in the browser.

Can I export Mermaid.js diagrams to SVG or PNG?

Yes, you can export Mermaid.js diagrams to SVG, PNG, or PDF by using the mermaid-cli to render the text definitions directly into static image files.

Does Mermaid.js support sequence and ER diagrams?

Yes, Mermaid.js supports sequence and ER diagrams, alongside flowchart, class, state, Gantt, journey, timeline, and architecture diagram types generated from plain text syntax.

How do I add accessibility features to Mermaid diagrams?

To add accessibility features to Mermaid diagrams, apply configuration options that include ARIA labels and titles, ensuring rendered web visualizations are accessible.

What is the best way to render text-based diagrams in a browser?

The best way to render text-based diagrams in a browser is installing Mermaid.js via CDN or npm, then embedding a Mermaid code block in your HTML or Markdown.

Do I need npm to use Mermaid.js for web visualization?

No, you do not need npm to use Mermaid.js for web visualization; you can install and load the library directly via a CDN in your HTML or Markdown files.