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pretty-mermaid

Convert Mermaid diagrams from .mmd sources into SVG or ASCII visuals.

799|41|Updated Jan 30, 2026
Search Tags:#theming#mermaid#cli#svg#ascii#diagram-rendering#batch-rendering
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/imxv/Pretty-mermaid-skills --skill pretty-mermaid-imxv
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pretty-mermaid
Source: https://github.com/imxv/Pretty-mermaid-skills/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/imxv/Pretty-mermaid-skills --skill pretty-mermaid-imxv

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Render Mermaid diagrams as SVG or ASCII art with consistent theming and fast rendering to improve documentation and prototyping workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supports 15+ themes for consistent visuals across docs
  • Renders 5 diagram types (flowchart, sequence, state, class, ER) for versatile modeling
  • Enables batch processing and terminal-friendly ASCII output for quick previews

Quick Start

Render a diagram by supplying an input.mmd and selecting a theme to produce SVG or ASCII output.

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 or ASCII for terminal previews?▼

To render Mermaid diagrams as SVG or ASCII, supply an input .mmd source file and select a theme. The tool processes the diagram and outputs polished SVG visuals or terminal-friendly ASCII art for quick previews.

Can I batch process multiple .mmd files into themed SVG visuals?▼

Yes, batch processing is supported for rendering multiple .mmd files. You can apply one of 15+ themes across all files to generate consistent SVG visuals for documentation and code walkthroughs.

What diagram types are supported when rendering Mermaid to SVG or ASCII?▼

Rendering supports five diagram types: flowchart, sequence, state, class, and ER diagrams. These can be rendered into either SVG or ASCII output depending on your documentation or terminal needs.

Does rendering Mermaid diagrams with consistent theming require a specific library?▼

Yes, rendering relies on the beautiful-mermaid library to apply consistent theming. It provides 15+ themes to ensure visual consistency across your documentation and prototyping workflows.

What is the best way to preview Mermaid flowcharts in a terminal environment?▼

The best way to preview Mermaid flowcharts in a terminal is by rendering them to ASCII output. This provides a terminal-friendly visual directly from your .mmd source without needing a graphical interface.

Are there limitations on which Mermaid diagram types can be batch rendered?▼

Batch rendering is limited to the five supported diagram types: flowchart, sequence, state, class, and ER. Other diagram types outside this scope are not supported by the current rendering process.

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