# mermaid-studio

A skill that builds Mermaid diagrams, validates syntax and renders to SVG, PNG or ASCII. Useful when you need to document architecture or a database schema.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 324 installs · ★ 7089
- Author: Felipe Rodrigues - github.com/felipfr
- License: CC-BY-4.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/tech-leads-club/agent-skills/tree/HEAD/packages/skills-catalog/skills/(tooling)/mermaid-studio/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/mermaid-studio

## What it does

The skill runs in three modes: create `.mmd` code, render an existing file, or the full create-validate-render cycle. Unclear requests default to full mode. It covers the main diagram types: `flowchart`, `sequenceDiagram`, `erDiagram`, `classDiagram`, `stateDiagram-v2`, C4 (Context, Container, Component, Dynamic, Deployment), `architecture-beta` with AWS service icons, `gantt`, `mindmap`, `timeline`, `gitGraph`, `sankey-beta`, `xychart-beta`, `quadrantChart`, `block-beta`, `packet-beta`.

Styling rules ship with it. The skill insists on an `%%{init}` directive with a curated palette, otherwise Mermaid draws harsh black lines and generic colors. One warning is worth reading twice: do not set `fontFamily` in theme variables, because `system-ui` and `Segoe UI` render as Times New Roman in headless Chromium, which `mmdc` uses. Density is capped too — 15 nodes per diagram at most, with `subgraph` for grouping and LR direction for process flows.

Code-to-diagram analysis, batch rendering, 15+ themes and syntax validation are included. It is not for non-Mermaid image generation, chart-library plotting or general documentation writing.

## Requirements
- Works with: AWS

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add tech-leads-club/agent-skills --skill mermaid-studio -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/mermaid-studio/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/mermaid-studio/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add tech-leads-club/agent-skills --skill mermaid-studio -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/mermaid-studio/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add tech-leads-club/agent-skills --skill mermaid-studio -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/mermaid-studio/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install tech-leads-club/agent-skills mermaid-studio
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/mermaid-studio/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add tech-leads-club/agent-skills --skill mermaid-studio -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/tech-leads-club/agent-skills --path 'packages/skills-catalog/skills/(tooling)/mermaid-studio'
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/mermaid-studio/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add tech-leads-club/agent-skills --skill mermaid-studio -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/tech-leads-club/agent-skills/tree/HEAD/packages/skills-catalog/skills/(tooling)/mermaid-studio/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- turn a service description into an architecture diagram
- validate a `.mmd` file before committing it
- render a diagram to SVG or PNG for docs
- produce an ASCII diagram for a README or terminal
- model a database schema with `erDiagram`

## Example prompts
- create a sequence diagram for OAuth login
- render this mermaid diagram to PNG
- analyze the code in src/ and draw a class diagram

## Source text · SKILL.md · CC-BY-4.0

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name: mermaid-studio
description: Expert Mermaid diagram creation, validation, and rendering with dual-engine output (SVG/PNG/ASCII). Supports all 20+ diagram types including C4 architecture, AWS architecture-beta with service icons, flowcharts, sequence, ERD, state, class, mindmap, timeline, git graph, sankey, and more. Features code-to-diagram analysis, batch rendering, 15+ themes, and syntax validation. Use when users ask to create diagrams, visualize architecture, render mermaid files, generate ASCII diagrams, document system flows, model databases, draw AWS infrastructure, analyze code structure, or anything involving "mermaid", "diagram", "flowchart", "architecture diagram", "sequence diagram", "ERD", "C4", "ASCII diagram". Do NOT use for non-Mermaid image generation, data plotting with chart libraries, or general documentation writing.
license: CC-BY-4.0
metadata:
  author: Felipe Rodrigues - github.com/felipfr
  version: 1.0.1
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# Mermaid Studio

Expert-level Mermaid diagram creation, validation, and multi-format rendering. Creates diagrams from descriptions or code analysis, validates syntax, and renders to SVG, PNG, or ASCII with professional theming.

## Golden Rules — Elegant Diagrams by Default

Every diagram MUST follow these principles. They are not optional — they define the difference between a mediocre diagram and a gold-standard one.

### Rule 1: Always Use an Init Directive for Professional Styling

**NEVER** create a diagram without an `%%{init}` directive or frontmatter config. The default Mermaid theme produces harsh black lines and generic colors. Always apply a curated palette.

**For general diagrams (flowchart, sequence, state, class, ERD):**

```
%%{init: {'theme': 'base', 'themeVariables': {
  'primaryColor': '#4f46e5', 'primaryTextColor': '#ffffff',
  'primaryBorderColor': '#3730a3', 'lineColor': '#94a3b8',
  'secondaryColor': '#10b981', 'tertiaryColor': '#f59e0b',
  'background': '#ffffff', 'mainBkg': '#f8fafc',
  'nodeBorder': '#cbd5e1', 'clusterBkg': '#f1f5f9',
  'clusterBorder': '#e2e8f0', 'titleColor': '#1e293b',
  'edgeLabelBackground': '#ffffff', 'textColor': '#334155'
}}}%%
```

**⚠️ Font Warning:** Do NOT set `fontFamily` in theme variables. The Mermaid default font (`trebuchet ms, verdana, arial, sans-serif`) works everywhere. Setting `system-ui`, `Segoe UI`, or `-apple-system` will render as Times New Roman in headless Chromium (used by `mmdc`).
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