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Mermaid visual editor showing a color-styled flowchart of the carbon cycle — with Mermaid syntax on the left and the live-rendered diagram on the right

Speed, structure, and security – built in

Shape ideas instantly

Type in natural language or Markdown-style code. Mermaid converts notes into clean, shareable diagrams in seconds.

Match ideas to the right diagram

Flowcharts, timelines, Entity Relationship Diagrams (ER Diagrams), and more — Mermaid helps you find the right fit.

Keep data secure and compliant

Protect your data with secure access controls, custom encryption, SOC2 compliance, and seamless SSO integration.

Create where you work

Render diagrams directly in your IDE, and embed them in presentations, docs, and wikis.

Collaborate in real time

Co-edit diagrams, share feedback, and turn ideas into action together.

Choose how you build

Start with code, refine with AI, or adjust with clicks – switch between workflows to fit your needs.

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Mermaid visual editor showing a flowchart alongside its Mermaid syntax code – one workspace for writing, editing, and collaborating on diagrams in real time

One workspace, infinite possibilities

Mermaid AI generating a sequence diagram from a plain-text prompt – showing how to turn a natural language description into a structured, shareable diagram in seconds

Create with AI

Describe what you want in plain text and get instant, customizable visuals.
Mermaid code editor with Mermaid syntax on the left and a live-rendered sequence diagram on the right – text-to-diagram generation with instant preview

Build with code

Write your diagram using Mermaid syntax and watch it design itself.
Mermaid visual editor showing how users can edit a diagram together in real time

Edit and collaborate, your way

Change colors, edges, shapes with clicks or code, then share visuals live or async across your org.
Mermaid plugin pop-up bar on a Google Doc – create a new diagram, insert an existing diagram, or update all diagrams in the document to the most recent version

Extend with plugins

Embed Mermaid in the tools you already use — GitHub Copilot, Confluence, and more — without switching editors.
Mermaid VS Code extension with a diagram preview panel inside Visual Studio Code – write Mermaid syntax and watch the diagram render alongside your code

Integrate with VS Code

Turn infrastructure and systems into diagrams right from your codebase.
Mermaid presentation mode displaying a polished diagram in full-screen – share diagrams in client meetings or reviews without exporting to another tool

Present seamlessly

Create, share, and impress without leaving your workspace.

Diagrams that speak your language

For teams, visual thinkers, and collaborators of all backgrounds who need to create, edit, and share diagrams. Mermaid makes it easy to keep everyone on the same page.

Developers

Map features, workflows, and systems as you build.

Flowchart Sequence C4

Tech Leads

Highlight dependencies and risks, so your team can focus on what matters most.

Architecture Sequence C4

System Architects

Design high-level structures that keep complex platforms reliable and scalable.

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DevOps Engineers

Diagram CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure to streamline deployments.

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QA Engineers

Visualize test flows, coverage, and edge cases to ensure quality before release.

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Project Managers

Streamline workflows and keep projects top-of-mind.

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Data Analysts

Convert complex datasets into clear, shareable visuals.

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Business Analysts

Document critical processes to identify bottlenecks and keep teams on track.

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Consultants

Diagram technical strategies to align stakeholders and drive action.

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Startup Founders

Pitch memorable ideas to investors and teammates.

Timeline Flowchart User journey

Game Designers

Plan storylines and level flows with clarity.

State Flowchart Sequence

HR Managers

Build org charts and career paths that grow with your team.

Class Flowchart Timeline
Making waves with Mermaid

“Making multiple flowcharts look good felt tedious. Mermaid flipped that – now I focus on my notes, and Mermaid takes care of the diagramming.”

“Mermaid solved a major portability problem for us, making charts behave like code. The real game-changer is using AI to analyze our software so we can visualize complex logic instantly.”

“From load balancers to Kubernetes, Mermaid helps me document architecture with my team: Markdown-native, version-controlled, and easy to share.”

“Mermaid is my mind tool — I map client’s systems 5-10 times faster, catch misreads quickly, and iterate in real time.”

“Mermaid transformed three things: clarity, collaboration, and speed. Onboarding becomes simpler and what used to take 30+ minutes in GUI tools takes under five.”

“Mermaid is the bridge between thinking and communication: I structure logic in text with AI, then turn it into clear visual maps, operating models, and strategy flows.”

Afrid Shirsekar

Afrid Shirsekar

Data Scientist, Amazon

Less time syncing, more time building

One shared canvas for mapping ideas, collaborating live, and keeping teams on the same page, literally.

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