Start Collab

Quick-start command that ensures the server is running and launches a collab session.

Step 1: Check Server Status

curl -s http://localhost:3737 > /dev/null 2>&1 && echo "running" || echo "not running"

Step 2: Start Server If Needed

If not running:

Get the plugin install path and start the server:

bun run <plugin-path>/bin/mermaid-collab.ts start

Where <plugin-path> is the directory containing this skill (the plugin root).

To find the plugin path, use the path of this skill file and go up two directories:

• This skill is at: <plugin-path>/skills/collab-start/SKILL.md
• Plugin root is: <plugin-path>/

Wait for server to start (the CLI will confirm).

If already running: Continue to Step 3.

Step 3: Invoke Collab Skill

Invoke skill: collab

This hands off to the collab skill which will:

• Show existing sessions or create a new one
• Guide through the full collab workflow

Notes

• This is a convenience command combining server startup + collab workflow
• The server runs in background and persists across sessions
• Use bun run <plugin-path>/bin/mermaid-collab.ts stop to stop the server manually