io.github.yoavhizkiH/siren
MCP server for Siren diagramming — teach AI models to create beautiful diagrams with Siren syntax
What can you do with io.github.yoavhizkiH/siren?
- Flowcharts —
graph TD/graph LRwith full node shape support - Architecture diagrams — annotate nodes with
@iconto get automatic Material UI icons and tier-based color coding - Sequence diagrams —
sequenceDiagramwith all Mermaid arrow types, forward/return color distinction - Mermaid-compatible syntax — paste your existing Mermaid diagrams and they just work
- Live preview — edits render instantly in the browser
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
siren-mcpclaude mcp add siren -- npx -y siren-mcp@0.1.0
{
"mcpServers": {
"siren": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"siren-mcp@0.1.0"
]
}
}
}
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Contents
Siren
Mermaid-compatible syntax. Draw.io-quality output.
Siren is an open-source diagramming tool that lets you write diagrams as text and renders them with beautiful, polished visuals — think Mermaid's simplicity with draw.io's aesthetics.
Examples
Flowchart
Architecture diagram
Sequence diagram
CI/CD pipeline
Features
- Flowcharts —
graph TD/graph LRwith full node shape support - Architecture diagrams — annotate nodes with
@iconto get automatic Material UI icons and tier-based color coding - Sequence diagrams —
sequenceDiagramwith all Mermaid arrow types, forward/return color distinction - Mermaid-compatible syntax — paste your existing Mermaid diagrams and they just work
- Live preview — edits render instantly in the browser
Supported shapes
[Rectangle] (Rounded) {Diamond} ((Circle)) [(Cylinder)]
([Stadium])
Icon annotations
Append @icontype to any node ID to apply an icon and automatic color tier:
Browser@user([Browser])
DB@database[(PostgreSQL)]
Cache@cache((Redis))
Available icons: user browser mobile cloud server database cache storage queue gateway shield firewall container function monitor
Quick start
git clone https://github.com/your-org/siren.git
cd siren
npm install
npm run dev
Open http://localhost:5173.
Arrow types (sequence diagrams)
| Syntax | Style |
|---|---|
->> | solid, filled |
-->> | dashed, filled |
-> | solid, open |
--> | dashed, open |
-x | solid, cross |
--x | dashed, cross |
Tech stack
- React + TypeScript
- Vite
- dagre for flowchart layout
- MUI icons for node icons
- Pure SVG rendering — no canvas, no D3
Contributing
Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, open an issue first.
License
MIT — see LICENSE.
Frequently asked questions
What is io.github.yoavhizkiH/siren?
MCP server for Siren diagramming — teach AI models to create beautiful diagrams with Siren syntax
How do I install io.github.yoavhizkiH/siren?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add siren -- npx -y siren-mcp@0.1.0. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does io.github.yoavhizkiH/siren need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is io.github.yoavhizkiH/siren open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains io.github.yoavhizkiH/siren?
It is published by yoavhizkiH. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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