Can I vibecode Mermaid Chart?
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YES
MOATexecution polishcollaboration
Mermaid Chart's solo core is compact: build a browser-based diagram-as-code editor with drag, resize, connect, keyboard shortcuts, autosave, and SVG or PNG export. A competent builder can reach a useful personal version in one sitting, while the paid product mainly wins on interaction polish, collaboration.
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promote your product in the vibecoded listThe Build Prompt
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Build a usable personal replacement for the core loop of Mermaid Chart. Use exactly this stack: React + TypeScript + Vite + IndexedDB for local storage. Primary job: Build a browser-based diagram-as-code editor with a live preview, drag-and-resize pane capabilities, keyboard shortcuts, autosave, and export functionalities (SVG and PNG). Start from an empty folder and create the complete working project. Make the default mode single-user and private. The user's diagrams should be stored entirely locally in IndexedDB; no data should be sent to any external server. Feature Requirements: 1. Two-Pane Layout: A resizable split-pane view. On the left, a robust code editor (e.g., Monaco Editor or CodeMirror) with Mermaid.js syntax highlighting and basic autocomplete. On the right, a live-rendered Mermaid diagram. 2. Real-time Rendering: The diagram should update as the user types, but debounce the render calls to avoid performance hits on large diagrams. If the syntax is invalid, display a clear, readable error overlay on top of the rendering pane instead of crashing the app. 3. File Management: Implement a sidebar to manage multiple diagrams. Users should be able to create, rename, duplicate, and delete diagrams. Autosave changes to IndexedDB immediately. 4. Export Options: Provide clear buttons to download the rendered diagram as an SVG or PNG. 5. Zoom and Pan: The diagram rendering area must support zooming (via scroll wheel or buttons) and panning (click and drag) for navigating large flowcharts. 6. UI/UX: Use accessible keyboard navigation, labels, focus states, and sensible contrast. Implement a modern, clean design system with clear empty, loading, success, and failure states. Constraints & Scope: - Do not add analytics, telemetry, ads, or third-party accounts. - Put every external credential (if any are needed later) in `.env` and provide `.env.example`. - Deliberately exclude these paid-product advantages: high-fidelity import/export beyond standard Mermaid formats, presentation mode, enterprise access controls, and multiplayer cursors/comments. Deliverables: - Fully functional Vite app. - Write focused unit tests for the IndexedDB data model and the code debouncing logic. - Add one end-to-end smoke test that proves the core loop works (creating a file, editing it, and seeing it render). - Create a README with setup instructions, architecture overview, and instructions on how to backup the local IndexedDB data. - Run the tests and build before finishing, fixing any errors.
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promote your product in the vibecoded listWhat you lose
- ✕Hosted infrastructure and managed operations from Mermaid Chart
- ✕The original service's mature integrations and ecosystem
Prior art / alternatives
Why it still works
💅 execution polish · 👥 collaboration
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