# Mermaid

> Generate diagrams and charts from text using Markdown-like syntax

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/mermaid
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/mermaid.json
- Website: https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid
- Category: Developer Tools
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-05-24T17:04:09+00:00
- Catalog revision: `1013879815`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid
- Stars: 91007
- Forks: 9455
- Open issues: 2049
- License: MIT
- Last push: 2026-11-04T10:36:17+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-04T11:16:40+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Documentation, Developer Tools, Uml Diagrams, Diagrams As Code, Flowchart, Diagrams
Tech stacks: javascript, nodejs, react, typescript, vue

## Features
- Renders complex flowcharts and sequence diagrams using simple text. *(highlighted)*
- Integrates seamlessly with Markdown editors and documentation sites. *(highlighted)*
- Supports various diagram types including Gantt charts and mind maps. *(highlighted)*

## Description

Mermaid is a JavaScript based diagramming and charting tool that uses Markdown inspired text definitions to create and modify complex diagrams dynamically within documentation and web applications.

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Source: [FOSSHunter — Mermaid](https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/mermaid) — cite `synced_at` and the catalog revision when quoting metrics.
Interpretation rules: https://www.fosshunter.com/llms-full.txt