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Create diagrams and visualizations using Mermaid.js v11 syntax. Use when generating flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, state diagrams, ER diagrams, Gantt charts, user journeys, timelines, architecture diagrams, or any of 24+ diagram types. Supports JavaScript API integration, CLI rendering to SVG/PNG/PDF, theming, configuration, and accessibility features. Essential for documentation, technical diagrams, project planning, system architecture, and visual communication.
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Create text-based diagrams using Mermaid.js v11 declarative syntax. Convert code to SVG/PNG/PDF via CLI or render in browsers/markdown files.
Create text-based diagrams using Mermaid.js v11 declarative syntax. Convert code to SVG/PNG/PDF via CLI or render in browsers/markdown files.
Basic Diagram Structure:
{diagram-type}
{diagram-content}
Common Diagram Types:
flowchart - Process flows, decision treessequenceDiagram - Actor interactions, API flowsclassDiagram - OOP structures, data modelsstateDiagram - State machines, workflowserDiagram - Database relationshipsgantt - Project timelinesjourney - User experience flowsSee references/diagram-types.md for all 24+ types with syntax.
Inline Markdown Code Blocks:
```mermaid
flowchart TD
A[Start] --> B{Decision}
B -->|Yes| C[Action]
B -->|No| D[End]
```
Configuration via Frontmatter:
```mermaid
---
theme: dark
---
flowchart LR
A --> B
```
Comments: Use %% prefix for single-line comments.
Convert .mmd files to images:
# Installation
npm install -g @mermaid-js/mermaid-cli
# Basic conversion
mmdc -i diagram.mmd -o diagram.svg
# With theme and background
mmdc -i input.mmd -o output.png -t dark -b transparent
# Custom styling
mmdc -i diagram.mmd --cssFile style.css -o output.svg
See references/cli-usage.md for Docker, batch processing, and advanced workflows.
HTML Embedding:
<pre class="mermaid">
flowchart TD
A[Client] --> B[Server]
</pre>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/mermaid@latest/dist/mermaid.min.js"></script>
<script>mermaid.initialize({ startOnLoad: true });</script>
See references/integration.md for Node.js API and advanced integration patterns.
Common Options:
theme: "default", "dark", "forest", "neutral", "base"look: "classic", "handDrawn"fontFamily: Custom font specificationsecurityLevel: "strict", "loose", "antiscript"See references/configuration.md for complete config options, theming, and customization.
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references/diagram-types.md - Syntax for all 24+ diagram typesreferences/configuration.md - Config, theming, accessibilityreferences/cli-usage.md - CLI commands and workflowsreferences/integration.md - JavaScript API and embeddingreferences/examples.md - Practical patterns and use casesnpx claudepluginhub ggprompts/my-plugins --plugin specialized-toolsGenerates Mermaid diagrams—flowcharts, sequence, ERD, class, state, Gantt—from text using mmdc CLI. Outputs SVG, PNG, PDF for Markdown docs and READMEs.
Generates error-free Mermaid diagrams (flowcharts, sequence, class, state, ER, gantt, pie, mindmaps, timelines) with strict syntax rules that prevent HTML tags, style directives, and invalid escapes.
Creates and refines Mermaid diagrams (flowcharts, sequence, class, ER, state, Gantt) with live preview and save tools. Supports iterative workflows with theme and format options.