Plans & engines
Plan tasks, sections, and dependencies in Mermaid and render a Gantt timeline. Everything runs locally — export SVG, PNG, or PDF.
There is no upload endpoint — your files are processed in this browser tab. Open your network tab and check. See how it stays private.
How to make a Gantt chart
- Set the dates. Choose the date format and title for the plan.
- Add sections & tasks. Group tasks into sections with start dates or dependencies.
- Mark progress. Flag tasks as done, active, or scheduled.
- Export. Download the timeline as SVG, PNG, or PDF.
A Gantt chart turns a plan into a picture of what happens when. Writing it in Mermaid keeps the plan as text you can version and paste into a doc, while dependencies mean shifting one task ripples through the timeline instead of forcing manual redraws.
Sections keep larger plans legible by grouping tasks into phases, and status markers make the same chart useful as a living status report, not just an initial plan.
Brainstorm the plan first as a Mind map, break work into steps with a Flowchart, or drop into the Playground for other diagram types.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a Gantt chart without a project tool?
Describe tasks in Mermaid's gantt syntax with durations or dependencies (after des1, 4d) and it draws the timeline — no subscription project app required.
Can tasks depend on each other?
Yes. Chain tasks with 'after' so a task starts when its predecessor ends, and the timeline shifts automatically when you change a duration.
Can I show status like done or in-progress?
Yes — mark tasks done or active and they render with distinct styling, giving a quick read on where the project stands.
Is my project plan uploaded?
No. The chart renders in your browser, so your schedule and task names stay private.
Related tools
- Mind mapOutline ideas as an indented list and render a radial mind map with Mermaid. Live preview and local SVG/PNG/PDF export.
- FlowchartWrite a flowchart in Mermaid text and see it render live, then export SVG, PNG, or PDF — all in your browser, nothing uploaded.
- PlaygroundA free-form canvas for any Mermaid diagram or Graphviz DOT graph. Switch engines, edit live, and export — all on-device, nothing uploaded.
- Sequence diagramTurn a few lines of Mermaid into a clean sequence diagram of actors and messages. Live preview and SVG/PNG/PDF export, 100% on-device.