Mermaid.js - Sketching diagrams using code

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Learn to create diagrams using code with Mermaid.js, a text-based diagramming language

beginner Published 10 May 2026
Action Steps
  1. Install Mermaid.js using npm by running the command 'npm install mermaid'
  2. Create a diagram using Mermaid.js syntax, such as 'graph LR; A --> B'
  3. Render the diagram in an HTML file using the Mermaid.js API
  4. Customize the diagram's appearance using Mermaid.js themes and configuration options
  5. Integrate Mermaid.js with other tools, such as Markdown files or documentation generators
Who Needs to Know This

Technical writers and developers can benefit from using Mermaid.js to create and modify complex diagrams, improving collaboration and documentation

Key Insight

💡 Mermaid.js allows technical writers to create complex diagrams using a simple text-based language

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Learn to create diagrams using code with Mermaid.js, a text-based diagramming language

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