Archify Diagrams
tt-a1i/archify
Creates interactive architecture, workflow, sequence, data-flow and lifecycle diagrams as standalone HTML with inline SVG, themes and image or video export.
Draws compact, readable mermaid flowcharts with dark theme, straight edges, a top-down decision spine, and a fixed color palette.
Install Mermaid Better
$ npx skills add juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach --skill mermaid-better -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach mermaid-better --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/.cursor/skills/draw_skill .claude/skills/mermaid-better && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "mermaid-better" agent skill from https://github.com/juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach/tree/main/.cursor/skills/draw_skill into .claude/skills/mermaid-better/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "mermaid-better", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach/tree/main/.cursor/skills/draw_skillType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach --skill mermaid-better -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach mermaid-better --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/.cursor/skills/draw_skill .agents/skills/mermaid-better && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "mermaid-better" agent skill from https://github.com/juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach/tree/main/.cursor/skills/draw_skill into .agents/skills/mermaid-better/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "mermaid-better", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach --skill mermaid-better -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach mermaid-better --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/.cursor/skills/draw_skill .cursor/skills/mermaid-better && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "mermaid-better" agent skill from https://github.com/juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach/tree/main/.cursor/skills/draw_skill into .cursor/skills/mermaid-better/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "mermaid-better", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach.git --path .cursor/skills/draw_skill--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach --skill mermaid-better -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach mermaid-better --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/.cursor/skills/draw_skill .gemini/skills/mermaid-better && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "mermaid-better" agent skill from https://github.com/juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach/tree/main/.cursor/skills/draw_skill into .gemini/skills/mermaid-better/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "mermaid-better", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach mermaid-betterInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach --skill mermaid-better -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/.cursor/skills/draw_skill .github/skills/mermaid-better && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "mermaid-better" agent skill from https://github.com/juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach/tree/main/.cursor/skills/draw_skill into .github/skills/mermaid-better/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "mermaid-better", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach --skill mermaid-better -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach mermaid-better --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/.cursor/skills/draw_skill .opencode/skills/mermaid-better && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "mermaid-better" agent skill from https://github.com/juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach/tree/main/.cursor/skills/draw_skill into .opencode/skills/mermaid-better/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "mermaid-better", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
mermaid-better- GitHub stars
- 441
- Token cost
- ~279 tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 82 words
- Files
- 2
- Skills in repo
- 15
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- None found
At a glance
Draws compact, readable mermaid flowcharts with dark theme, straight edges, a top-down decision spine, and a fixed color palette.
- Works in 8 steps: 直线：flowchart.curve 必须是… → 判断链用 TB：否/继续往下，是/结束往右。LR 只给无回边的短流水线。 → 并排分层用 RL：左 UI / 中产品 / 右 Core 时，flowchart… → …
- Redrawing mermaid diagrams in markdown notes
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
- Especially 流程图 / flowchart / mermaid
What it does
Mermaid Better is an agent skill from juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach. Draws compact, readable mermaid flowcharts with dark theme, straight edges, a top-down decision spine, and a fixed color palette. Use when creating, editing, or redrawing mermaid diagrams in markdown notes, especially 流程图 / flowchart / mermaid.
Its SKILL.md is about 280 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 1 other file (for example `mermaid_better.md`).
It sits in Development, covering Diagrams. It works with Mermaid.
When your agent uses it
- Redrawing mermaid diagrams in markdown notes
- Especially 流程图 / flowchart / mermaid
Example prompts
- “Use the mermaid-better skill to draw compact, readable mermaid flowcharts with dark theme, straight edges, a top-down decision spine, and a fixed…”
- “/mermaid-better”
Workflow steps
8 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.
- 直线：flowchart.curve 必须是 linear。禁止默认贝塞尔弧，禁止 stepAfter / step。
- 判断链用 TB：否/继续往下，是/结束往右。LR 只给无回边的短流水线。
- 并排分层用 RL：左 UI / 中产品 / 右 Core 时，flowchart RL + 列内 direction TB。事件从右往左。LR 会把 Core 排到左边。
- 不要绕圈：禁止连回起点的回边。循环写在节点上，或落到「续跑」终点。
- 不要多线汇合：每个「是」接到自己的结果框，哪怕文案相同。订/setup 不要再连进同一处理节点。
- 标签要短：菱形 ≤ 约 12 字，以 ? 结尾；边上只写 是 / 否 / 有 / 无。分区标题一两个词（UI，不要 UI · InteractiveMode + tui）。
- 字号写进 classDef：每个 classDef 带 font-size:22px，init 里加 themeCSS + useMaxWidth: false。禁止只改 themeVariables.fontSize（预览把 SVG 缩到栏宽，15→16 看不出）。
- 皮肤：dark、黑底、固定 classDef 配色。subgraph id 不要和 class 同名（不要 subgraph core + classDef core）。
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit d9e02cb. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Mermaid Better loads about 279 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 65 tokens; SKILL.md has 82 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
Without a licence we can't republish the file, so here is its outline and opening line. It has 82 words (~279 tokens).
- name
- mermaid-better
Files
SKILL.md and 1 other file in .cursor/skills/draw_skill of juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach.
- SKILL.md
- mermaid_better.md
Open the folder on GitHubat commit d9e02cb
Compare with similar skills
Mermaid Better next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mermaid Better this skilljuliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach | 441 | — | ~279 | Automated safety check: Pass | None | |
| Archify Diagramstt-a1i/archify | 82k | — | ~2.9k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Diagram Designcathrynlavery/diagram-design | 49k | 1 repos | ~7.6k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Draw.io Diagram StudioAgents365-ai/drawio-skill | 10k | — | ~2.4k | Automated safety check: Notes | MIT | |
| Pretty Mermaid Rendererimxv/Pretty-mermaid-skills | 1.5k | — | ~2k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Archify Diagram BuilderUnclecheng-li/AI_Animation | 1.5k | 2 repos | ~4.1k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT |
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Questions about Mermaid Better
What does Mermaid Better do?
Draws compact, readable mermaid flowcharts with dark theme, straight edges, a top-down decision spine, and a fixed color palette. Mermaid Better is an agent skill from juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach. Draws compact, readable mermaid flowcharts with dark theme, straight edges, a top-down decision spine, and a fixed color palette.
When should I use Mermaid Better?
Mermaid Better fits situations like: redrawing mermaid diagrams in markdown notes; especially 流程图 / flowchart / mermaid.
How do I install Mermaid Better in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach --skill mermaid-better -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (.cursor/skills/draw_skill in juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach) into .claude/skills/mermaid-better in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Mermaid Better in Codex?
Run `npx skills add juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach --skill mermaid-better -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (.cursor/skills/draw_skill in juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach) into .agents/skills/mermaid-better in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Mermaid Better in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach --skill mermaid-better -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/mermaid-better, .gemini/skills/mermaid-better, .github/skills/mermaid-better and .opencode/skills/mermaid-better in your project.
What does Mermaid Better need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Mermaid Better is instructions for the agent only.
Does Mermaid Better access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Mermaid Better safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Mermaid Better use?
No licence was found for Mermaid Better or its repository. Without one, default copyright applies: ask the author before reusing or redistributing it.
How many tokens does Mermaid Better use?
About 279 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 1.1k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Mermaid Better?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Mermaid Better: Archify Diagrams (tt-a1i/archify, 82k stars), Diagram Design (cathrynlavery/diagram-design, 49k stars), Draw.io Diagram Studio (Agents365-ai/drawio-skill, 10k stars) and Pretty Mermaid Renderer (imxv/Pretty-mermaid-skills, 1.5k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Mermaid Better?
juliepy (a GitHub user) maintains it in juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach, which has 441 GitHub stars. The repository holds 15 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on September 6, 2026.
Source: juliepy/AI-Engineer-from-scrach on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.