Dev.Mermaid
Dev.Mermaid generates Mermaid diagrams from code comments, streamlining documentation and visualizing workflows for improved clarity.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add dev.mermaid npx -- -y @trustedskills/dev.mermaid
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"dev.mermaid": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/dev.mermaid"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The dev.mermaid skill allows AI agents to generate diagrams and visualizations using the Mermaid JavaScript diagramming and charting tool. It interprets text-based descriptions of diagrams (using Mermaid's syntax) and renders them as visual representations. This is useful for creating flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, and more directly within an agent’s output.
When to use it
- Documenting workflows: Generate a flowchart representing a complex process described in text.
- Visualizing data relationships: Create a diagram illustrating the connections between different entities or concepts.
- Planning project timelines: Produce a Gantt chart based on task descriptions and dependencies.
- Creating architectural diagrams: Represent software architecture or system design using sequence or component diagrams.
Key capabilities
- Mermaid syntax interpretation
- Diagram rendering
- Support for various diagram types (flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, etc.)
Example prompts
- "Create a flowchart showing the steps involved in deploying a web application."
- "Generate a sequence diagram illustrating the communication between a client and server."
- "Draw a Gantt chart representing the project timeline for developing a mobile app."
Tips & gotchas
- The agent needs to understand Mermaid syntax. Provide clear instructions or examples if it's unfamiliar with the format.
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