Mermaid is a simple and efficient tool for creating diagrams, flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, and more. It has a user-friendly interface and offers a variety of customization options. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Mermaid on Kali Linux latest.
Before we proceed with the installation, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
If you don't have Node.js and npm, you can install them using the following command:
sudo apt-get install nodejs npm
To install Mermaid on Kali Linux latest, follow the steps below:
Open the terminal on your Kali Linux latest system.
Install Mermaid using the npm package manager by running the following command:
npm install mermaid
npm ls --depth 0
This command will show you a list of all the npm packages installed on your system, including Mermaid.
Mermaid can be used in two ways:
Using the Mermaid Live Editor (https://mermaid-js.github.io/mermaid-live-editor/)
Using a code editor like Visual Studio Code
To use Mermaid Live Editor, simply visit the website and start creating your diagram. You can export and save your diagram as an SVG or PNG file.
To use Mermaid in a code editor like Visual Studio Code, you need to install the Mermaid extension. You can do this by following the steps below:
Open Visual Studio Code.
Click on the Extensions icon on the left-hand side of the screen.
Type "Mermaid" in the search bar and press Enter.
Click "Install" to install the Mermaid extension.
Once the installation is completed, create a new file in Visual Studio Code and save it as ".mmd" file extension.
Start creating your Mermaid diagram by writing the code.
To preview your diagram, press "Ctrl + Shift + V" on Windows or "Command + Shift + V" on Mac.
That's it! You have successfully installed Mermaid on Kali Linux latest and learned how to use it in both the Mermaid Live Editor and a code editor like Visual Studio Code. Mermaid is an excellent tool for creating diagrams, and with its ease of use and user-friendly interface, you can create diagrams quickly and efficiently.
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