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openakita/skills@pretty-mermaid

Generate Mermaid diagrams in SVG, ASCII, and batch render modes.

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Search Tags:#documentation#mermaid#flowchart#svg#diagrams#ascii
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/openakita/openakita --skill openakita-skills-pretty-mermaid
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openakita/skills@pretty-mermaid
Source: https://github.com/openakita/openakita/tree/main/skills/pretty-mermaid
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openakita/openakita --skill openakita-skills-pretty-mermaid

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @mermaid-js/mermaid-cli, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of professional-looking diagrams from text-based descriptions, eliminating the need for manual drawing tools and ensuring consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Diagram Generation: Create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, state diagrams, ER diagrams, C4 architecture diagrams, and Gantt charts using Mermaid syntax.
  • Multiple Output Formats: Render diagrams as SVG, PNG, or ASCII text.
  • Theming & Customization: Apply various themes and customize colors for professional aesthetics.
  • Batch Rendering: Generate multiple diagrams from a configuration file.
  • Use Case: You need to document a complex system architecture. Provide the Skill with a description of your architecture, and it will generate a C4 architecture diagram in SVG format, ready to be included in your documentation.

Quick Start

Use the pretty-mermaid skill to generate a flowchart diagram from the provided Mermaid code.

Frequently Asked Questions about openakita/skills@pretty-mermaid

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate flowcharts and sequence diagrams from text descriptions?▼

You generate flowcharts and sequence diagrams by providing text-based Mermaid syntax to the Skill, which automates diagram creation and ensures consistent professional aesthetics without manual drawing tools.

Can I render Mermaid diagrams as SVG or ASCII text?▼

Yes, you can render Mermaid diagrams as SVG, PNG, or ASCII text formats, allowing flexible integration of generated flowcharts and architecture diagrams into various documentation pipelines.

Does this tool support C4 architecture and ER diagrams for system documentation?▼

Yes, it supports C4 architecture, ER diagrams, class diagrams, state diagrams, and Gantt charts, providing built-in templates and theme configuration options for documenting complex system architectures.

What's the best way to generate multiple Mermaid diagrams at once?▼

The best way to generate multiple diagrams is using the batch rendering feature, which processes multiple Mermaid diagram definitions from a single configuration file to output SVG or ASCII visuals efficiently.

Do I need @mermaid-js/mermaid-cli installed to use this Skill?▼

Yes, the Skill requires the @mermaid-js/mermaid-cli dependency to render text-based syntax into visual diagrams, apply custom themes, and output professional SVG or PNG files.

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