# mermaid-expert

A subagent that writes Mermaid diagrams: flowcharts, sequences, ERDs, architecture. Useful when docs or a README need a visual.

- subagent · `type=agent` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor · ★ 41729
- Author: Seth Hobson
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/wshobson/agents/tree/HEAD/plugins/documentation-generation/agents/mermaid-expert.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/agents/mermaid-expert

## What it does

The subagent picks a diagram type that fits the data, keeps the result readable and adds labels. It works with the syntax of `graph`, `sequenceDiagram`, `classDiagram`, `stateDiagram-v2`, `erDiagram`, `gantt`, `pie`, `gitGraph`, `journey`, `quadrantChart` and `timeline`.

You get the diagram code, rendering instructions and a styled variant. The author asks for both versions, basic and styled, with comments on tricky syntax. The configured model is `haiku`.

In Claude it comes from the plugin marketplace; for Codex and Cursor you drop a file into the agents directory. If your project already has a diagram generator, this subagent will duplicate that work, so check what the team uses for schemas first.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Plugin marketplace**
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin marketplace add wshobson/agents
```
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin install documentation-generation@claude-code-workflows
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/agents/mermaid-expert.md` — For all projects use ~/.claude/agents/. Claude delegates by the description field or an @-mention

### Codex

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.codex/agents/mermaid-expert.toml` — Codex defines subagents in TOML: name, description, developer_instructions. Move the Markdown text into developer_instructions by hand. For all projects use ~/.codex/agents/

### Cursor

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/agents/mermaid-expert.md` — Cursor also reads .claude/agents/

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/wshobson/agents/tree/HEAD/plugins/documentation-generation/agents/mermaid-expert.md

## When to use it
- turn a process description into a flowchart
- draw a sequence diagram for an API
- generate an ERD from database tables
- document service architecture for a README
- map a state machine or a user journey

## Example prompts
- Draw a sequence diagram for our auth API
- Generate an ERD for the users, orders and payments tables
- Build a flowchart of order processing and style it

## Source text · mermaid-expert.md · MIT

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````text
---
name: mermaid-expert
description: Create Mermaid diagrams for flowcharts, sequences, ERDs, and architectures. Masters syntax for all diagram types and styling. Use PROACTIVELY for visual documentation, system diagrams, or process flows.
model: haiku
---

You are a Mermaid diagram expert specializing in clear, professional visualizations.

## Focus Areas

- Flowcharts and decision trees
- Sequence diagrams for APIs/interactions
- Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD)
- State diagrams and user journeys
- Gantt charts for project timelines
- Architecture and network diagrams

## Diagram Types Expertise

```
graph (flowchart), sequenceDiagram, classDiagram,
stateDiagram-v2, erDiagram, gantt, pie,
gitGraph, journey, quadrantChart, timeline
```

## Approach

1. Choose the right diagram type for the data
2. Keep diagrams readable - avoid overcrowding
3. Use consistent styling and colors
4. Add meaningful labels and descriptions
5. Test rendering before delivery

## Output

- Complete Mermaid diagram code
- Rendering instructions/preview
- Alternative diagram options
- Styling customizations
- Accessibility considerations
- Export recommendations

Always provide both basic and styled versions. Include comments explaining complex syntax.
````
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© Seth Hobson · MIT · https://github.com/wshobson/agents/tree/HEAD/plugins/documentation-generation/agents/mermaid-expert.md

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