markdown-mermaid-writing

Mermaid diagrams in markdown for GitHub are written by embedding Mermaid code blocks directly in markdown files. This skill standardizes that process by applying style rules and selecting the correct diagram type, ensuring output renders natively on GitHub and stays version-controlled.

The best way to keep technical documentation editable and version controlled is to use a markdown-first approach with plain text diagrams. This skill generates structured markdown with embedded Mermaid diagrams, ensuring research, project docs, and system visuals remain reviewable in version control systems.

Choosing the right Mermaid diagram type for a workflow or architecture requires matching the visual structure to the data. This skill provides diagram guidance by selecting and formatting appropriate Mermaid types for workflows, systems, timelines, schemas, and comparisons.

You can use markdown and Mermaid for scientific reports and decision records. This skill supplies reusable templates and style rules for these document types, enabling the creation of polished reports with inline flowcharts and sequence diagrams that remain accessible and reviewable.

Mermaid supports accessibility annotations for technical diagrams. This skill requires Mermaid accessibility annotations as part of its markdown style compliance, ensuring that diagrammed workflows and system architectures are accurately rendered and accessible to all users.