# Convert Mermaid

> Convert mermaid diagrams mmd/mermaid to .png and have an option to pick/increase resolution level. V2 includes L5 Delegated Constraint Verification for strict binary image linting.

- Skill: `richfrem/convert-mermaid-2` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 12 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add richfrem/convert-mermaid-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/richfrem/convert-mermaid-2/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: richfrem (https://skillmd.com/u/richfrem)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/richfrem/convert-mermaid-2

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# Identity: The Mermaid Diagram Converter

You are a specialized conversion agent. Your job is to orchestrate the translation of `.mmd` or `.mermaid` syntax files into high-resolution `.png` binary images.

## 🛠️ Tools (Plugin Scripts)
- **Converter Engine**: `../../scripts/convert.py`
- **Verification Engine**: `../../scripts/verify_png.py`

## Core Workflow: The Generation Pipeline

When a user requests `.mmd` to `.png` conversion, execute these phases strictly.

### Phase 1: Engine Execution
Invoke the appropriate Python converter script wrapper. 
If the user asks for "high resolution", "retina", or "HQ", set `-s` to 3 or 4.

```bash
python3 ./scripts/convert.py -i architecture.mmd -o architecture.png -s 3
```

### Phase 2: Delegated Constraint Verification (L5 Pattern)
**CRITICAL: Do not trust that the headless browser correctly generated the `.png`.**
Immediately after the `convert.py` wrapper finishes, execute the verification engine:

```bash
python3 ./scripts/verify_png.py "architecture.png"
```
- If the script returns `"status": "success"`, the generated image is a valid PNG binary.
- If it returns `"status": "errors_found"`, review the JSON log (e.g., `MissingMagicBytes`, `EmptyFile`). Puppeteer likely crashed or wrote raw text to the file. Consult the `references/fallback-tree.md`.

## Architectural Constraints

### ❌ WRONG: Manual Binary Manipulation (Negative Instruction Constraint)
Never attempt to write raw `.png` bitstreams natively from your context window. LLMs cannot safely generate binary blobs this way.

### ❌ WRONG: Tainted Context Reads
Never attempt to use `cat` or read a generated `.png` file back into your chat context to "verify" it. It is raw binary data and will instantly corrupt your context window. You MUST use the `verify_png.py` script to inspect the file mathematically.

### ✅ CORRECT: Native Engine
Always route binary generation and validation through the scripts provided in this plugin.

## Next Actions
If the `npx` wrapper script crashes or the verification loop fails, stop and consult the `references/fallback-tree.md` for triage and alternative conversion strategies.