Mermaid Diagram Generator FAQs

Question 1

Can I use this for professional software architecture?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it fully supports the C4 model (Context, Container, Component, and Dynamic diagrams), which is a standard industry practice for documenting software architecture.

Question 2

What types of diagrams can this Claude Code skill create?

Accepted Answer

You can generate a wide range of diagrams including flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, state diagrams, entity-relationship (ER) diagrams, C4 architecture models, mindmaps, and GitGraphs.

Question 3

How do I trigger the diagram generation?

Accepted Answer

The skill is triggered by keywords such as 'diagram', 'visualize', 'flowchart', or by requesting specific types like 'sequence diagram' or 'ER diagram' when describing a system to Claude.

Question 4

Are the diagrams editable?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. The skill generates standard Mermaid syntax within markdown code blocks, which can be easily edited manually or re-generated by Claude as your system evolves.

Question 5

Will these diagrams render in my IDE or GitHub?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Mermaid is natively supported by GitHub, GitLab, and most modern IDEs like VS Code (with extensions), making it perfect for READMEs and documentation.

Mermaid Diagram Generator

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Mermaid Diagram Generator

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