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Mermaid ASCII

Converts Mermaid diagram syntax into ASCII art output via web, CLI or curl, supporting subgraphs, labelled arrows and sequence diagrams.

Why it’s a gem
Puts real diagrams into READMEs and code comments where images cannot go

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Author: Alexander Grooff (@AlexanderGrooff)
Type: Website
License: open-source
Added: Aug 17, 2026
Domain: mermaid-ascii.art

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