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merman-cli for Mac

Mermaid.js, but headless, in Rust

Quick answer: merman-cli is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install merman-cli. It is distributed under the MIT OR Apache-2.0 licence. It has 205 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What merman-cli is

merman-cli is a command-line tool for macOS: mermaid.js, but headless, in Rust.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT OR Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install merman-cli

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install merman-cli.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install merman-cli on Mac?

Run brew install merman-cli in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is merman-cli open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT OR Apache-2.0 licence.

Does merman-cli run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is merman-cli?

It was installed 205 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2460 in this catalogue.

What version of merman-cli is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.9.2.