What is Mermaid Diagram Generator?
Merm is the fastest way to create clean, editable ER diagrams directly from Markdown. No drag-and-drop. No clunky UIs. Just code. Built for developers, teams, and anyone who wants ERDs to be effortless.
Problem
Users currently create ER diagrams using manual drag-and-drop tools or code-to-diagram converters with time-consuming and unintuitive workflows
Existing tools require clunky UIs, lack code integration, and make editing cumbersome for developers
Solution
A diagram generator tool that converts Markdown code into clean, editable ER diagrams. Users can write code to generate diagrams instantly, e.g., defining tables and relationships in Markdown syntax
Customers
Developers, software engineers, and data architects designing databases
Tech teams needing version-controlled diagrams and real-time collaboration
Unique Features
Markdown-first workflow, real-time diagram rendering, code-compatible output for easy version control
No GUI dependency—pure code input/output for developer-native experience
User Comments
Saves hours compared to drag-and-drop tools
Perfect for Git-based workflows
Output integrates seamlessly with documentation
Minimal learning curve for Markdown users
Real-time collaboration is a game-changer
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 1,200+ upvotes
$20k MRR within 3 months
Used by 10,000+ developers and 500+ teams
Market Size
The global developer tools market is valued at $14.5 billion (Statista 2023)
ER diagramming tools occupy a $800 million niche within database design software
