PrivyMermaid (iOS)

Private Offline Diagram Editor for iPhone & iPad

Overview

PrivyMermaid is the essential privacy-focused Mermaid diagram editor for iOS. Designed for developers and technical writers on the go, it lets you write, edit, and preview diagrams completely offline. Your data never leaves your device—no cloud, no tracking, no account required.

Features

  • Offline rendering — Instantly visualize Mermaid code into diagrams without an internet connection
  • Live preview — See diagram changes in real-time as you edit the source
  • Theme selection — Choose from Light, Dark, Forest, and Neutral Mermaid themes
  • Multi-format export — Export diagrams as SVG, PNG, or Mermaid source files (.mmd) via the iOS share sheet
  • Full Mermaid syntax — Flowcharts, Sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, Class diagrams, and more
  • Local storage — All diagrams saved on-device with no account required

Privacy First

PrivyMermaid stores everything locally on your iPhone or iPad. Your diagrams, source code, and settings never leave your device. No analytics, no advertising, no third-party tracking SDKs. Whether you're working on proprietary systems or simply prefer offline tools, PrivyMermaid is the lightweight, secure choice for diagramming on the go.

PrivyMermaid Pro

PrivyMermaid Pro combines the security of offline editing with the power of your own Local LLM. Connect directly to your self-hosted Ollama instance to generate, fix, and refactor Mermaid diagrams using AI—all while keeping your data within your local network.

Free vs Pro

Capability PrivyMermaid Free Free PrivyMermaid Pro Pro
Offline Diagram Preview
Mermaid Source Editing
Theme Selection
Export (SVG, PNG, .mmd)
AI Ask — Generate Diagrams
AI Fix — Auto-correct Syntax
LAN Ollama Connection
Streaming AI Responses

AI-Powered Diagramming

  • Just Ask — Describe a workflow or system in plain English, and watch the AI generate complex Mermaid code for you
  • Smart Fix & Refactor — Have a broken diagram or messy code? The "Fix" tool uses your local LLM to correct syntax errors and optimize layouts instantly
  • LAN Ollama Support — Connects securely to your local Ollama server (e.g., http://192.168.1.x:11434)
  • Real-time Streaming — Experience live code generation as the AI streams the response directly to your editor

Why PrivyMermaid Pro?

Perfect for power users running Llama 3, Mistral, or Gemma. Stop manually writing boilerplate code—let your local AI handle the syntax while you focus on the architecture. All AI processing stays on your local network.

Requirements

  • iOS 17.0 or later (iPhone and iPad)
  • Ollama (optional, for Pro AI features) — A running instance on your local network. Download at ollama.ai