The short version
Text-to-diagram language; a Mermaid switcher praised its easier syntax.
From the HackerLinks archive
D2
Text-to-diagram language; a Mermaid switcher praised its easier syntax.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-10-19
Last seen:2026-10-19
Times seen:1
Website:d2lang.com
Why it caught our attention
A named alternative with a specific first-hand reason for switching.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-10-19
“I've switched to D2Lang for its easier syntax and the fact Mermaid is hard pushing AI.”
burgeonlab · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
Pele – Mermaid diagrams as themeable SVG
Also surfaced in this discussion
Pele
Pele – Mermaid diagrams as themeable SVG
2026-10-19