Mermaid Chart

What is Mermaid Chart?

Mermaid Chart is a platform for creating diagrams using text. It is built on the Mermaid open-source project and is designed to document code, streamline team projects, and visualize complex ideas. The platform includes Mermaid AI, which generates diagrams from a plain-text description of what you want, letting you produce clear visuals without wrestling with complex diagramming tools.

Who created Mermaid Chart?

Mermaid Chart was created by the team behind the Mermaid open-source project, which is known for collaborative, text-based diagramming and has over 61,000 stars on GitHub. The company focuses on making code documentation easier, improving team collaboration, and using AI to create visual representations of complex concepts.

What is Mermaid Chart used for?

• Making code documentation clearer
• Improving how teams work together
• Creating visual representations of complex ideas

How to use Mermaid Chart

1. Start a diagram: Create a new diagram on the Mermaid Chart platform. Supported types include flowcharts, Gantt charts, journey maps, and more.
2. Write your diagram content: Use the text-based editor to enter your diagram’s details with Mermaid’s simple syntax.
3. Style your diagram: Adjust colors, fonts, shapes, and other visual aspects.
4. Collaborate: Invite team members to work on the diagram at the same time.
5. Generate and refine: Mermaid Chart turns your text input into a visual. Review it with your team and make adjustments as needed.
6. Export or share: Export the finished diagram in different formats or share it directly from the platform.