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pretty-mermaid

Render Mermaid diagrams into SVG or ASCII formats.

3|1|Updated Feb 9, 2015
Search Tags:#documentation#mermaid#visualization#svg#diagrams#ascii art
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/drafael/dotfiles --skill pretty-mermaid-drafael
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pretty-mermaid
Source: https://github.com/drafael/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/pretty-mermaid
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/drafael/dotfiles --skill pretty-mermaid-drafael

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires beautiful-mermaid, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill transforms plain text Mermaid diagram definitions into visually appealing SVG or ASCII art, making documentation and communication clearer and more engaging.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Diagram Rendering: Converts Mermaid syntax into graphical representations.
  • Multi-Format Output: Supports both SVG for web/docs and ASCII for terminal displays.
  • Theming: Offers 15+ themes for customization.
  • Batch Processing: Renders multiple diagrams efficiently.
  • Use Case: You need to create a flowchart for a technical document or a sequence diagram for an API interaction. This Skill can generate these diagrams in a professional style.

Quick Start

Use the pretty-mermaid skill to render the provided mermaid diagram code into an SVG file named 'diagram.svg' using the 'tokyo-night' theme.

Frequently Asked Questions about pretty-mermaid

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I render Mermaid diagrams as SVG files for technical documentation?▼

You can render Mermaid diagrams as SVG files by providing plain text Mermaid syntax to generate graphical visualizations. This process supports 15+ themes and multiple diagram types like flowcharts and sequence diagrams for professional docs.

Can I output Mermaid visualizations as ASCII art for terminal displays?▼

Yes, Mermaid visualizations can be output as ASCII art specifically for terminal displays. The rendering process supports multi-format output, allowing you to choose between SVG for web docs and ASCII for command-line environments.

What diagram types are supported when converting Mermaid syntax to SVG?▼

Converting Mermaid syntax to SVG supports multiple diagram types including flowcharts, sequence diagrams, state diagrams, class diagrams, and ER diagrams. This allows you to generate visual representations for various technical documentation needs.

Does batch processing work for generating multiple Mermaid diagrams efficiently?▼

Batch processing works efficiently for generating multiple Mermaid diagrams. This feature allows you to render multiple diagrams at once, streamlining the generation of visual documentation assets like SVG files.

Do I need the beautiful-mermaid library to theme Mermaid diagrams?▼

Yes, you need the beautiful-mermaid library to theme Mermaid diagrams, as it handles the underlying rendering. It provides 15+ themes, allowing you to apply custom styles like 'tokyo-night' to your SVG or ASCII output.

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