mermaid

Generation of diagrams like flowcharts or sequence diagrams from text in a similar manner as markdown

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How Mermaid's Accessibility System Generates ARIA Attributes for Screen Reader Compatibility

Mermaid automatically adds ARIA attributes and hidden text to SVGs, making diagrams accessible to screen readers. Discover how this system improves chart compatibility.

internals
Feb 23, 2026
How the startOnLoad Initialization Option Controls Automatic Diagram Rendering in Mermaid

Discover how the Mermaid startOnLoad option controls automatic diagram rendering on page load. Learn to manage rendering with this essential JavaScript configuration.

deep-dive
Feb 23, 2026
How to Configure Font Rendering in Mermaid Using fontFamily and altFontFamily

Customize Mermaid diagram fonts with fontFamily and altFontFamily. Control SVG text and canvas rendering for primary font stacks and glyph fallbacks. Learn how to optimize your typography.

configuration
Feb 23, 2026
How to Implement Click Handlers on Nodes in Mermaid Diagrams

Learn to implement click handlers on Mermaid diagram nodes. Use the click directive to link nodes to JavaScript functions for interactive diagrams. Enhance your Mermaid workflows today.

how-to-guide
Feb 23, 2026
Mermaid Diagram API Architecture: How diagram-orchestration.ts Orchestrates Diagram Loaders

Explore the Mermaid diagram API architecture in diagram-orchestration.ts. Learn how it directs diagram types to specialized loaders for efficient parsing and rendering.

architecture
Feb 23, 2026
How to Use Mermaid Diagram Frontmatter for Per-Diagram Configuration Overrides

Learn to use Mermaid diagram frontmatter to override global settings for individual diagrams with a simple YAML block. Customize your diagrams easily.

how-to-guide
Feb 23, 2026
Understanding the darkMode Configuration Option in Mermaid: Theme Interaction and Color Recalculation

Discover how Mermaid's darkMode option recalculates colors for dark backgrounds without overriding your chosen theme. Enhance readability and learn about theme interaction.

deep-dive
Feb 23, 2026
How to Integrate Mermaid into a React Component Using the Promise-Based API

Integrate Mermaid into React using the promise-based API. Learn to render SVGs asynchronously with useEffect, manage loading, and use dangerouslySetInnerHTML.

how-to-guide
Feb 23, 2026
How Mermaid’s maxTextSize and maxEdges Configuration Settings Prevent Resource Exhaustion from Malicious Diagrams

Learn how Mermaid's maxTextSize and maxEdges settings prevent resource exhaustion and denial-of-service attacks from large or malicious diagrams by enforcing input limits.

security
Feb 23, 2026
Mermaid handDrawn Look Option: How to Enable Sketch-Style Diagrams with Deterministic Rendering

Enable Mermaid handDrawn diagrams for a sketch-like style. Learn how handDrawnSeed ensures consistent randomized rendering for reproducible jitter patterns.

deep-dive
Feb 23, 2026
How Mermaid Handles Parsing Errors: ParseErrorFunction and DetailedError Types Explained

Discover how Mermaid handles parsing errors with ParseErrorFunction and DetailedError types. Intercept syntax errors and get structured error objects for custom handling during diagram rendering.

internals
Feb 23, 2026
Fine-Tuning Mermaid Graph Layout with ELK Options: mergeEdges, forceNodeModelOrder, and considerModelOrder

Learn to fine-tune Mermaid graph layouts with ELK options like mergeEdges, forceNodeModelOrder, and considerModelOrder. Control edge bundling and node ordering for better diagrams globally or per-diagram.

how-to-guide
Feb 23, 2026

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