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Mermaid MCP Server

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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing tools for validating and rendering Mermaid diagrams. This server allows AI assistants to interact with Mermaid diagrams, check their syntax, render them into SVG format, and access documentation links.

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What is Mermaid MCP Server?

The Mermaid MCP Server is a tool that enables AI assistants to work with Mermaid diagrams. It provides functionalities to validate Mermaid code, render diagrams into SVG format, and retrieve documentation links.

How to use Mermaid MCP Server?

The server is typically configured via an MCP client's settings file (e.g., Roo Cline). After installing the server globally or locally, you need to configure the client to point to the server's executable. Once configured, the AI assistant can use the available tools to interact with Mermaid diagrams.

Key features of Mermaid MCP Server

  • Validate Mermaid Syntax

  • Render to SVG

  • Get Documentation Link

  • Compatible with MCP clients

Use cases of Mermaid MCP Server

  • Validating Mermaid diagrams in AI workflows

  • Rendering Mermaid diagrams for display in AI applications

  • Providing documentation access for Mermaid diagrams through AI assistants

  • Integrating Mermaid diagrams into AI-powered tools and platforms

FAQ from Mermaid MCP Server

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a protocol that allows AI assistants to interact with external tools and services.

What is Mermaid?

Mermaid is a JavaScript-based diagramming and charting tool that uses Markdown-inspired text definitions to create diagrams dynamically.

How do I install the server?

You can install the server globally using npm: npm install -g mermaid-mcp-server.

How do I configure Roo Cline to use this server?

You need to add a configuration entry to Roo Cline's MCP settings file, specifying the command to run the server.

What tools are available?

The server provides validate_mermaid, render_mermaid_svg, and get_mermaid_docs_link tools.