mermaid-diagrams

Create software system diagrams using Mermaid syntax.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat/dotfiles --skill mermaid-diagrams-program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat
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Skill: mermaid-diagrams
Source: https://github.com/program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat/dotfiles/tree/main/config/claude/skills/mermaid-diagrams
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat/dotfiles --skill mermaid-diagrams-program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Mermaid diagrams provide a text-based, version-controlled way to visualize software architectures, workflows, and data models.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supports Class, Sequence, Flowchart, ERD, C4, State, Git Graph, Gantt, and Pie/Bar diagrams for diverse documentation needs.
  • Enables quick exploration, sharing, and versioning of architecture designs across teams and platforms.
  • Use cases include architecture diagrams, data modeling, API flows, and design reviews.

Quick Start

Write a minimal Mermaid diagram for a small system context and render it with your preferred Mermaid tool.

Frequently Asked Questions about mermaid-diagrams

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate architecture diagrams from text for version control?▼

Architecture diagrams can be generated from text using Mermaid syntax to create version-controlled visuals of software systems. This text-based approach enables quick exploration, sharing, and versioning of architecture designs across teams and platforms.

What diagram types does Mermaid syntax support for software documentation?▼

Mermaid syntax supports Class, Sequence, Flowchart, ERD, C4, State, Git Graph, Gantt, and Pie/Bar diagrams for diverse documentation needs. These diagram types cover architecture documentation, domain modeling, API flows, and deployment visuals across projects.

How do I create an ERD for domain modeling using Mermaid?▼

An ERD for domain modeling is created by writing entity relationship definitions in Mermaid syntax. The Skill applies this to data modeling use cases, allowing you to generate text-based database schema visuals that can be easily version-controlled.

Can I use Mermaid diagrams for API flow and deployment visuals?▼

Mermaid diagrams can be used for API flows and deployment visuals by applying Sequence and C4 diagram types. This text-based method integrates into architecture documentation to visualize system interactions and deployment structures across projects.

Does Mermaid support theming and export options for design reviews?▼

Mermaid supports theming and export options to customize diagram visuals for design reviews. You can write a minimal diagram for a small system context and render it with your preferred Mermaid tool to satisfy frontfrontmatter-driven metadata requirements.

What is the best way to visualize software workflows without external image files?▼

The best way to visualize software workflows without external image files is using Mermaid's text-based syntax. This approach keeps diagrams version-controlled alongside code, supporting Flowchart and State diagrams for architecture designs and workflows.