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# GitHub Topics Setup
## How to Add Topics
1. Go to your repository: https://github.com/Narasimhaponnada/mermaid-mcp
2. Click the gear icon ⚙️ next to "About" section
3. Add the topics listed below
4. Click "Save changes"
## Recommended Topics (in priority order)
### Core Topics (Essential)
```
mcp
model-context-protocol
mermaid
mermaid-diagrams
github-copilot
claude-ai
```
### Technology Topics
```
typescript
nodejs
puppeteer
svg
diagram-generation
visualization
```
### Use Case Topics
```
ai-tools
developer-tools
devtools
documentation
architecture-diagram
flowchart
sequence-diagram
```
### Feature Topics
```
ai-powered
diagram-generator
code-generation
automation
natural-language
```
### Community Topics
```
opensource
mit-license
developer-productivity
```
## Complete List (Copy-Paste Ready)
```
mcp
model-context-protocol
mermaid
mermaid-diagrams
github-copilot
claude-ai
ai-tools
diagram-generation
visualization
typescript
nodejs
puppeteer
svg
developer-tools
devtools
documentation
architecture-diagram
flowchart
sequence-diagram
ai-powered
diagram-generator
code-generation
automation
natural-language
opensource
developer-productivity
```
## Repository Description
**Set this as your repository description:**
```
AI-powered Mermaid diagram generation using Model Context Protocol (MCP). Generate flowcharts, sequence diagrams, architecture diagrams, and 20+ more types from natural language. Works with GitHub Copilot, Claude, and any MCP-compatible client.
```
## Repository Website
**Set this as your repository website:**
```
https://github.com/Narasimhaponnada/mermaid-mcp#readme
```
Or if you create a dedicated website:
```
https://narasimhaponnada.github.io/mermaid-mcp
```
## Social Preview Image
Create or upload a social preview image (1280x640px) showing:
- Mermaid MCP Server logo/title
- Sample diagram output
- Key features (22+ diagrams, AI-powered, etc.)
- GitHub Copilot & Claude logos
## Repository Settings Checklist
### General
- ✅ Description added
- ✅ Website added
- ✅ Topics added (20-25 topics)
- ✅ Social preview image uploaded
### Features
- ✅ Wikis: Disabled (use README instead)
- ✅ Issues: Enabled
- ✅ Sponsorships: Optional
- ✅ Projects: Disabled (unless you plan to use)
- ✅ Discussions: Optional (recommended for Q&A)
### Pull Requests
- ✅ Allow squash merging: Enabled
- ✅ Allow merge commits: Enabled
- ✅ Allow rebase merging: Enabled
- ✅ Automatically delete head branches: Enabled
### Code Security & Analysis
- ✅ Dependency graph: Enabled
- ✅ Dependabot alerts: Enabled
- ✅ Dependabot security updates: Enabled
## Impact of Good Topics
### Discoverability
- Users searching for "mcp" will find your repo
- "github-copilot" searches surface your project
- "mermaid-diagrams" connects to Mermaid community
### SEO Benefits
- Better Google indexing
- More relevant search results
- Higher ranking for specific queries
### Community Growth
- Easier to find for target audience
- More stars and forks
- Increased contributions
## Verification
After adding topics, verify:
1. **Search Test:**
- Go to https://github.com/topics/mcp
- Your repo should appear in results
2. **Topic Pages:**
- Click each topic to see if your repo is listed
- Compare with similar projects
3. **GitHub Search:**
```
mcp diagram generation
model context protocol
github copilot diagrams
```
Your repo should appear in results
## Expected Results
### Week 1
- Appear in relevant topic searches
- 10-20 new visitors from topic pages
- 2-5 new stars
### Month 1
- Top 10 in several topic categories
- 100+ topic-based visitors
- 20-50 new stars
### Month 3
- Trending in MCP topic
- 500+ topic-based visitors
- 100+ stars
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## Quick Action Steps
1. **Right now:** Add all topics to your repository
2. **Update description** with the provided text
3. **Add website link**
4. **Create social preview image** (optional but recommended)
5. **Enable Discussions** for community Q&A
**Topics are one of the most effective (and free!) ways to increase repository visibility! 🚀**