Question 1

What is Mermaid?

Accepted Answer

Mermaid is a popular open-source, text-based diagramming syntax that renders diagrams — flowcharts, sequence, class, ER and more — from plain-text definitions.

Question 2

Can AI generate Mermaid from text?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Describe your diagram in plain English and Diagramly's AI writes valid Mermaid syntax and renders it — no need to know the syntax.

Question 3

Is the Mermaid generator free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can generate Mermaid diagrams for free, with paid tiers for more AI generations.

Question 4

Can I edit the Mermaid code?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the generated Mermaid source is fully editable, and you can export the result to PNG or SVG.

Feature	Diagramly	Mermaid Live Editor
Text-to-diagram AI	Yes — describe in English	No — write Mermaid by hand
Live editing	Yes	Yes
Export PNG / SVG	Yes	Yes
Multiple diagram engines	Mermaid, PlantUML, ZenUML, Graphviz, Draw.io	Mermaid only

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