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Developer(s)Knut Sveidqvist and contributors
Initial release2014
Repositorygithub.com/mermaid-js/mermaid
Written inJavaScript
Operating systemCross-platform
TypeDiagramming and charting
LicenseMIT
Websitemermaid.js.org

Mermaid is an open-source JavaScript-based diagramming and charting tool that generates diagrams from plain text descriptions. It was created by Knut Sveidqvist in 2014 to simplify the process of adding visualizations to documentation.

Overview

Mermaid can produce flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, state diagrams, Gantt charts, and entity-relationship diagrams using a syntax similar to Markdown. This text-based approach is intended to make diagram creation more accessible within documentation workflows.

Features

  • Text-Based Syntax: Allows users to define diagrams in a format resembling Markdown.
  • Native Support and Integrations:
    • GitHub: Renders Mermaid diagrams directly in Markdown files.
    • Notion: Offers built-in options for creating Mermaid diagrams.
    • Azure DevOps: Provides Markdown support for Mermaid in project wikis.
    • Obsidian: Added native Mermaid support in version 0.7.6.
    • Quarto: Integrates diagram authoring with Mermaid.
    • Observable: Enables Mermaid-based diagramming in interactive notebooks.
    • Atlassian Products: Supports embedding diagrams in Confluence and Jira.
  • Customization: Users can style diagrams with custom CSS.
  • Live Editing: The Mermaid Live Editor provides an interface for real-time diagram previews.

Adoption and Community

As of January 2025, the Mermaid repository on GitHub shows over 74,000 stars and 6,800 forks, indicating ongoing development and user engagement. Various platforms support Mermaid, allowing diagrams to be rendered directly in documentation and collaboration environments.

Recognition

In 2019, Mermaid was awarded the JS Open Source Award in the category of "The Most Exciting Use of Technology."

See also

External links

References

  1. ^ "Mermaid GitHub Repository".
  2. ""Mermaid" – Notes by NicFab".
  3. "Mermaid Official Documentation – Getting Started".
  4. "Include diagrams in Markdown files with Mermaid on GitHub".
  5. "Notion – Release Notes 2021-12-23".
  6. "Markdown Guidance for Wikis – Azure DevOps".
  7. "Obsidian Changelog 0.7.6".
  8. "Quarto – Diagram Authoring".
  9. "ObservableHQ: Mermaid".
  10. "Mermaid Live Editor".
  11. ""Mermaid" – Notes by NicFab".
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