Mermaid is the current source format for Merfolk diagrams. The web editor renders that source into a visual diagram while you work, giving technical contributors precision and giving the wider team something they can review together.
Start with a diagram type
For example, a flowchart:
flowchart LR
User --> App --> DatabaseYou can use Mermaid’s supported diagram syntax, including flowcharts and sequence diagrams. If the preview reports a syntax problem, inspect the source near the highlighted error.
Keep source readable
- Give nodes descriptive labels.
- Use consistent direction and naming.
- Keep large diagrams organized into logical sections.
- Store important source in version control when the diagram is part of a software project.
The CLI get command can retrieve a diagram’s source for local editing or automation.