Mermaid is a JavaScript-based diagramming and charting tool that lets you create and maintain visualisations using Markdown-inspired syntax.
It’s aimed at keeping diagrams close to documentation and development workflows, so they’re easier to version, review, update, and embed across websites, documentation platforms, and supported applications.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Supports a wide range of diagram types including flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, state diagrams, Gantt charts, entity relationship diagrams, user journey diagrams, Git graphs, mind maps, architecture diagrams, and more.
- Includes a live editor for quickly writing, previewing, and refining diagrams in the browser.
- Can be embedded in web pages and used via the JavaScript API.
- Offers configuration options for layout, rendering behaviour, and diagram appearance.
- Works with popular applications and platforms through integrations, including Markdown-based workflows and GitHub code blocks.
Website: github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid
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Developer: mermaid-js
License: MIT License
Mermaid is written in TypeScript and JavaScript. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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