Mermaid Chart

Turn prompts, docs or code into editable diagrams on one shared canvas.

Intermediate API
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What is Mermaid Chart?

Mermaid Chart is an AI gantt chart maker tool that turns prompts, docs or code into editable diagrams on one shared canvas. Mermaid Chart is a hosted diagramming app from the makers of Mermaid.js.

Mermaid Chart is the hosted product built by the team behind Mermaid.js, the open-source text-to-diagram syntax used widely in developer documentation. The web app takes a natural language prompt, an uploaded document or a pasted transcript and returns a structured diagram that can be refined from there. It supports the common diagram families: flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, ER diagrams, timelines, mind maps, org charts, block and state diagrams, Git graphs, user journeys, class diagrams, pie and quadrant charts. The AI is designed to pick a diagram type that suits the problem rather than defaulting to a flowchart, and it keeps context across a conversation so the diagram evolves with the thinking behind it. The editor works both ways. Users can stay in Mermaid syntax and watch the canvas lay itself out, clicking a node to jump to its code or clicking code to locate the matching shape. Non-coders can prompt inside the canvas, drag nodes, snap layouts with node alignment and reattach edges without rewriting a line. Real-time co-editing and a shareable link that requires no login make it practical for review sessions rather than solo drafting. Presentation mode lets someone create, share and walk through diagrams without exporting to another tool. Developers, data engineers, architects and DevOps teams are the obvious audience, but the homepage also targets project managers, analysts, consultants, educators and technical writers. The distinctive part is reach: diagrams render inside the IDE, embed in docs and wikis, and can be generated from Claude, VS Code and Cursor through an MCP server, with plugins for GitHub Copilot and Confluence. Compared with drag and drop diagram tools, the output is text-backed and versionable; compared with plain Mermaid.js, it adds AI drafting, a visual layer and collaboration. The product claims more than 5 million users and 200k companies, with SOC 2 compliance, encryption, access controls and SSO for enterprise buyers. Pricing tiers are not detailed on the homepage, so check the site before committing a team.

How do you use Mermaid Chart?

  1. 1Create an account
    Sign up with an email address, Google or GitHub. The free start option opens the web app without a sales call.
  2. 2Pick a starting point
    Choose a diagram type such as flowchart, sequence or Gantt, or describe the problem in plain language and let the AI suggest a shape.
  3. 3Generate the first draft
    Type a prompt, upload a document or paste a transcript. Mermaid AI returns an editable diagram and keeps the context for follow-up requests.
  4. 4Refine in the canvas or the code panel
    Drag nodes, align layouts and reattach edges visually, or edit the Mermaid syntax directly and watch the canvas re-render.
  5. 5Embed in your tools
    Install the VS Code extension or connect the MCP server so diagrams can be generated and rendered inside Claude, Cursor, Confluence or GitHub Copilot.
  6. 6Share and present
    Send a live link that opens without a login, or switch to presentation mode to walk a team through the diagram in the same tool.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Generates diagrams from a prompt, an uploaded document or a pasted transcript, with conversation context carried across the sessionAI
  • Two-way editing between Mermaid syntax and the canvas, so code-minded and visual users can work on the same diagramAI
  • Renders inside IDEs and docs through plugins and an MCP server for Claude, VS Code and CursorAI
  • Share links open without a login, which lowers friction for reviews with clients or stakeholdersAI
  • Built on the widely adopted open-source Mermaid.js syntax, so diagrams stay portable and text-backedAI

Cons

  • Homepage gives no pricing figures, tier limits or per-seat costs, so budgeting needs a sales conversationAI
  • AI output still requires review; complex architecture or edge-case logic will need manual correction in the editorAI
  • The value is greatest for teams already using Markdown or Mermaid syntax, and non-technical users face a learning curve on the code panelAI
  • Deep integrations depend on plugins and an MCP server, adding setup work before the tool fits an existing workflowAI
  • Enterprise features such as SSO and access controls sit behind a separate tier that only sales can quoteAI

How much does Mermaid Chart cost?

Free trial

A free start option is offered from the homepage and sign-up page. No trial length, credit limit or feature restrictions are stated in the source content.

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Support

A contact sales channel is listed for commercial and enterprise enquiries. The homepage does not describe help desk, documentation or community support channels.

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Integrations

Plugins for GitHub Copilot and Confluence, a Visual Studio Code extension, and an MCP server that works with Claude, VS Code and Cursor. Diagrams also render inside docs and wikis.

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Features

AI diagram generation from prompts, documents and transcripts with conversation context; support for flowcharts, sequence, Gantt, ER, timeline, mind map, org chart, block, state, Git graph, user journey, class, pie and quadrant charts; two-way editing between code and canvas; real-time co-editing; no-login share links; presentation mode; IDE and docs plugins plus an MCP server.

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Frequently asked questions about Mermaid Chart

  • Does Mermaid Chart offer a free trial?
    A free start option is offered from the homepage and sign-up page. No trial length, credit limit or feature restrictions are stated in the source content.
  • Does Mermaid Chart have an API?
    Yes, Mermaid Chart offers an API.
  • How do you use Mermaid Chart?
    The walkthrough on this page covers 6 steps: 1. Create an account 2. Pick a starting point 3. Generate the first draft 4. Refine in the canvas or the code panel 5. Embed in your tools 6. Share and present.
  • What platforms does Mermaid Chart support?
    Mermaid Chart is available on Web App, Windows, MacOS, Linux and Browser extension.
  • What does Mermaid Chart integrate with?
    Plugins for GitHub Copilot and Confluence, a Visual Studio Code extension, and an MCP server that works with Claude, VS Code and Cursor. Diagrams also render inside docs and wikis.
  • What are the limitations of Mermaid Chart?
    Homepage gives no pricing figures, tier limits or per-seat costs, so budgeting needs a sales conversation. AI output still requires review; complex architecture or edge-case logic will need manual correction in the editor. The value is greatest for teams already using Markdown or Mermaid syntax, and non-technical users face a learning curve on the code panel.

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Added10/21/2026

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