What is Mermaid and its primary purpose?

Mermaid is an MCP server that renders Mermaid diagram source code into PNG images. Its primary purpose is to enable AI agents to visually inspect and understand complex workflows, structures, and system diagrams.

What happens to the images rendered by Mermaid?

The rendered PNG images are returned inline (e.g., to the AI agent) and are also saved to a temporary directory, specifically `$TMPDIR/mermaid-mcp/renders/`, for easy access and review.

How can I integrate Mermaid into my AI agent environment?

You can integrate Mermaid as an MCP server into Claude Code using `claude mcp add` or install it as a Claude Code plugin, which conveniently provides a `/diagram` skill for direct use.

How does Mermaid benefit AI agents?

Mermaid allows AI agents to visually interpret complex diagrams, enhancing their ability to understand, debug, and navigate detailed workflows or architectures that would otherwise be presented as plain text.

Mermaid

Name: Mermaid
Author: lioneltay

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Renders Mermaid diagrams into PNG images, enabling AI agents to visually inspect complex workflows and structures.

This tool serves as an MCP server designed to convert Mermaid diagram code into high-quality PNG images. Its primary purpose is to empower AI agents with the ability to visually interpret and understand diagrams, such as flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and class diagrams, that are typically represented in code. By integrating this server into environments like Claude Code, AI agents can gain a more comprehensive understanding of system designs and processes, enhancing their analytical capabilities and interaction with visual information.

主な機能

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02Integrates as an MCP server for AI agent environments

03Saves rendered PNG images to a temporary directory for access

04Renders Mermaid diagram source code to PNG images

05Allows AI agents to visually inspect complex diagrams

06Provides a `/diagram` skill when installed as a Claude Code plugin

ユースケース

01Enabling AI agents to visually understand system architecture from Mermaid diagrams

02Automating the generation and analysis of visual representations by AI agents

03Integrating visual diagram interpretation into AI-powered development workflows