What is a Mermaid diagram?

Mermaid is a JavaScript-based diagramming and charting tool that uses Markdown-inspired text definitions to render diagrams, making them easy to maintain and version control.

Can Claude render the diagrams directly?

Claude generates the Mermaid syntax which can be instantly rendered in platforms like GitHub, GitLab, VS Code, Notion, or the Mermaid Live Editor.

Which diagram types are supported by this skill?

It supports a wide range including flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, state diagrams, ERDs, Gantt charts, Git graphs, and C4 architecture diagrams.

Why use text-based diagrams instead of image files?

Text-based diagrams are stored as code, meaning they are searchable, easy to edit without special software, and can be tracked via Git version control.

Does it support the C4 model for architecture?

Yes, the skill includes specialized guidance for creating System Context, Container, Component, and Code diagrams following the C4 architecture standard.

Mermaid Diagrams

Name: Mermaid Diagrams
Author: softaworks

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Aprendizaje y Documentación

Generates professional software diagrams and architecture visualizations using text-based Mermaid syntax.

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This skill empowers Claude to create, visualize, and document complex software systems using Mermaid's efficient text-to-diagram syntax. It covers everything from domain modeling and database schemas to API interaction flows and high-level C4 architecture. By translating system requirements into version-controllable diagrams, it helps developers bridge the gap between code and visual documentation, making it indispensable for system design, onboarding, and architectural planning.

Características Principales

Offers advanced theming and styling options for professional visual output
347 GitHub stars
Implements C4 model architecture for multi-level system visualization
Supports multiple diagram types including Class, Sequence, Flowcharts, and ERDs
Provides standardized syntax for version-controllable documentation
Includes best practices for domain modeling and database schema design

Casos de Uso

Visualizing complex API request/response cycles and authentication flows
Designing and documenting database schemas with Entity Relationship Diagrams
Mapping out high-level system architecture using C4 container and component levels

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Características Principales

Offers advanced theming and styling options for professional visual output
347 GitHub stars
Implements C4 model architecture for multi-level system visualization
Supports multiple diagram types including Class, Sequence, Flowcharts, and ERDs
Provides standardized syntax for version-controllable documentation
Includes best practices for domain modeling and database schema design

Casos de Uso

Visualizing complex API request/response cycles and authentication flows
Designing and documenting database schemas with Entity Relationship Diagrams
Mapping out high-level system architecture using C4 container and component levels