Add GHA that will check links + Fix broken links

.github/workflows/link-checker.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+# This Link Checker is run on all documentation files once per week.
+
+# references:
+# - https://github.com/lycheeverse/lychee-action
+# - https://github.com/lycheeverse/lychee
+
+name: Link Checker
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches:
+      - develop
+  pull_request:
+    branches:
+      - develop
+  schedule:
+    # * is a special character in YAML so you have to quote this string
+    - cron: '30 8 * * 5'
+
+jobs:
+  linkChecker:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+
+      - name: Restore lychee cache
+        uses: actions/cache@v3
+        with:
+          path: .lycheecache
+          key: cache-lychee-${{ github.sha }}
+          restore-keys: cache-lychee-
+
+      - name: Link Checker
+        uses: lycheeverse/lychee-action@v1.5.2
+        with:
+          args: --verbose --no-progress --cache --max-cache-age 1d packages/mermaid/src/docs/**/*.md README.md README.zh-CN.md
+          fail: true
+          jobSummary: true
+        env:
+          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN}}

.lycheeignore

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+# These links are ignored by our link checker https://github.com/lycheeverse/lychee
+# The file allows you to list multiple regular expressions for exclusion (one pattern per line).
+
+# Network error: Forbidden
+https://codepen.io
+
+# Network error: The certificate was not trusted
+https://mkdocs.org/
+https://osawards.com/javascript/#nominees
+https://osawards.com/javascript/2019
+
+# Don't check files that are generated during the build via `pnpm docs:code`
+packages/mermaid/src/docs/config/setup/*

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ flowchart LR
 If you want to preview the whole documentation site on your machine:
 
 ```sh
-cd mermaid
+cd packages/mermaid
 pnpm i
 pnpm docs:dev
 ```

README.zh-CN.md

@@ -24,9 +24,9 @@ Mermaid 是一个基于 Javascript 的图表绘制工具，通过解析类 Markd
 Mermaid 通过允许用户创建便于修改的图表来解决这一难题，它也可以作为生产脚本（或其他代码）的一部分。<br/>
 <br/>
 Mermaid 甚至能让非程序员也能通过 [Mermaid Live Editor](https://mermaid.live/) 轻松创建详细的图表。<br/>
-你可以访问 [教程](./docs/Tutorials.md) 来查看 Live Editor 的视频教程，也可以查看 [Mermaid 的集成和使用](./docs/integrations.md) 这个清单来检查你的文档工具是否已经集成了 Mermaid 支持。
+你可以访问 [教程](./docs/config/Tutorials.md) 来查看 Live Editor 的视频教程，也可以查看 [Mermaid 的集成和使用](./docs/misc/integrations.md) 这个清单来检查你的文档工具是否已经集成了 Mermaid 支持。
 
-如果想要查看关于 Mermaid 更详细的介绍及基础使用方式，可以查看 [入门指引](./docs/n00b-overview.md), [用法](./docs/usage.md) 和 [教程](./docs/Tutorials.md).
+如果想要查看关于 Mermaid 更详细的介绍及基础使用方式，可以查看 [入门指引](./docs/community/n00b-overview.md), [用法](./docs/config/usage.md) 和 [教程](./docs/config/Tutorials.md).
 
 🌐 [CDN](https://unpkg.com/mermaid/) | 📖 [文档](https://mermaidjs.github.io) | 🙌 [贡献](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md) | 📜 [更新日志](./docs/CHANGELOG.md)
 

docs/community/development.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ So you want to help? That's great!
 
 Here are a few things to get you started on the right path.
 
-**The Docs Structure is dictated by [sidebar.md](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/edit/develop/src/docs/_sidebar.md)**
+**The Docs Structure is dictated by [.vitepress/config.ts](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/blob/develop/packages/mermaid/src/docs/.vitepress/config.ts)**.
 
 **Note: Commits and Pull Requests should be directed to the develop branch.**
 
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ We make all changes via Pull Requests. As we have many Pull Requests from develo
 
 - Large changes reviewed by knsv or other developer asked to review by knsv
 - Smaller, low-risk changes like dependencies, documentation, etc. can be merged by active collaborators
-- Documentation (we encourage updates to the `src/docs` folder; you can submit them via direct commits)
+- Documentation (we encourage updates to the `/packages/mermaid/src/docs` folder; you can submit them via direct commits)
 
 When you commit code, create a branch with the following naming convention:
 
@@ -50,9 +50,9 @@ Start with the type, such as **feature** or **bug**, followed by the issue numbe
 
 If it is not in the documentation, it's like it never happened. Wouldn't that be sad? With all the effort that was put into the feature?
 
-The docs are located in the `src/docs` folder and are written in Markdown. Just pick the right section and start typing. If you want to propose changes to the structure of the documentation, such as adding a new section or a new file you do that via the **[sidebar](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/edit/develop/src/docs/_sidebar.md)**.
+The docs are located in the `src/docs` folder and are written in Markdown. Just pick the right section and start typing. If you want to propose changes to the structure of the documentation, such as adding a new section or a new file you do that via **[.vitepress/config.ts](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/blob/develop/packages/mermaid/src/docs/.vitepress/config.ts)**.
 
-> **All the documents displayed in the GitHub.io page are listed in [sidebar.md](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/edit/develop/src/docs/_sidebar.md)**.
+> **All the documents displayed in the GitHub.io page are listed in [.vitepress/config.ts](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/blob/develop/packages/mermaid/src/docs/.vitepress/config.ts)**.
 
 The contents of <https://mermaid-js.github.io/mermaid/> are based on the docs from the `master` branch. Updates committed to the `master` branch are reflected in the [Mermaid Docs](https://mermaid-js.github.io/mermaid/) once released.
 
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ The documentation is located in the `src/docs` directory and organized according
 
 The `docs` folder will be automatically generated when committing to `src/docs` and should not be edited manually.
 
-We encourage contributions to the documentation at [mermaid-js/mermaid/src/docs](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/tree/develop/src/docs). We publish documentation using GitHub Pages with [Docsify](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV88lp7egMw&t=3s)
+We encourage contributions to the documentation at [mermaid-js/mermaid/src/docs](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/tree/develop/packages/mermaid/src/docs). We publish documentation using GitHub Pages with [Docsify](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV88lp7egMw&t=3s)
 
 ### Add Unit Tests for Parsing
 
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ Markdown is used to format the text, for more information about Markdown [see th
 
 To edit Docs on your computer:
 
-1.  Find the Markdown file (.md) to edit in the [mermaid-js/mermaid/src/docs](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/tree/develop/src/docs) directory in the `develop` branch.
+1.  Find the Markdown file (.md) to edit in the [packages/mermaid/src/docs](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/tree/develop/packages/mermaid/src/docs) directory in the `develop` branch.
 2.  Create a fork of the develop branch.
 3.  Make changes or add new documentation.
 4.  Commit changes to your fork and push it to GitHub.
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ To edit Docs on your computer:
 To edit Docs on GitHub:
 
 1.  Login to [GitHub.com](https://www.github.com).
-2.  Navigate to [mermaid-js/mermaid/src/docs](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/tree/develop/src/docs).
+2.  Navigate to [packages/mermaid/src/docs](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/tree/develop/packages/mermaid/src/docs).
 3.  To edit a file, click the pencil icon at the top-right of the file contents panel.
 4.  Describe what you changed in the **Propose file change** section, located at the bottom of the page.
 5.  Submit your changes by clicking the button **Propose file change** at the bottom (by automatic creation of a fork and a new branch).

docs/community/n00b-overview.md

@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ It is a relatively straightforward solution to a significant hurdle with the sof
 
 **Nodes**
 
-> These are the boxes that contain text or otherwise discrete pieces of each diagram, separated generally by arrows, except for Gantt Charts and User Journey Diagrams. They will be referred often in the instructions. Read for Diagram Specific [Syntax](../intro/n00b-syntaxReference)
+> These are the boxes that contain text or otherwise discrete pieces of each diagram, separated generally by arrows, except for Gantt Charts and User Journey Diagrams. They will be referred often in the instructions. Read for Diagram Specific [Syntax](../intro/n00b-syntaxReference.md)
 
 ## Advantages of using Mermaid
 

docs/community/security.md

@@ -10,13 +10,13 @@ The Mermaid team takes the security of Mermaid and the applications that use Mer
 
 ## Reporting vulnerabilities
 
-To report a vulnerability, please e-mail security@mermaid.live with a description of the issue, the steps you took to create the issue, affected versions, and if known, mitigations for the issue.
+To report a vulnerability, please e-mail <security@mermaid.live> with a description of the issue, the steps you took to create the issue, affected versions, and if known, mitigations for the issue.
 
 We aim to reply within three working days, probably much sooner.
 
-You should expect a close collaboration as we work to resolve the issue you have reported. Please reach out to security@mermaid.live again if you do not receive prompt attention and regular updates.
+You should expect a close collaboration as we work to resolve the issue you have reported. Please reach out to <security@mermaid.live> again if you do not receive prompt attention and regular updates.
 
-You may also reach out to the team via our public Slack chat channels; however, please make sure to e-mail security@mernaid.live when reporting an issue, and avoid revealing information about vulnerabilities in public as that could that could put users at risk.
+You may also reach out to the team via our public Slack chat channels; however, please make sure to e-mail <security@mermaid.live> when reporting an issue, and avoid revealing information about vulnerabilities in public as that could that could put users at risk.
 
 ## Best practices
 

docs/config/8.6.0_docs.md

@@ -12,8 +12,8 @@
 
 With version 8.6.0 comes the release of directives for mermaid, a new system for modifying configurations, with the aim of establishing centralized, sane defaults and simple implementation.
 
-`directives` allow for a single-use overwriting of `config`, as it has been discussed in [Configurations](../config/configuration).
-This allows site Diagram Authors to instantiate temporary modifications to `config` through the use of [Directives](directives), which are parsed before rendering diagram definitions. This allows the Diagram Authors to alter the appearance of the diagrams.
+`directives` allow for a single-use overwriting of `config`, as it has been discussed in [Configurations](../config/configuration.md).
+This allows site Diagram Authors to instantiate temporary modifications to `config` through the use of [Directives](directives.md), which are parsed before rendering diagram definitions. This allows the Diagram Authors to alter the appearance of the diagrams.
 
 **A likely application for this is in the creation of diagrams/charts inside company/organizational webpages, that rely on mermaid for diagram and chart rendering.**
 
@@ -219,4 +219,4 @@ Example of **object.Assign**:
 > **Note**
 > default: current siteConfig (optional, default `getSiteConfig()`)
 
-## For more information, read [Setup](setup/README).
+## For more information, read [Setup](./setup/README.md).

docs/config/Tutorials.md

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ The definitions that can be generated the Live-Editor are also backwards-compati
 
 ## Mermaid with HTML
 
-Examples are provided in [Getting Started](../intro/n00b-gettingStarted)
+Examples are provided in [Getting Started](../intro/n00b-gettingStarted.md)
 
 **CodePen Examples:**
 

docs/config/usage.md

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Please note that you can switch versions through the dropdown box at the top rig
 
 ## Using mermaid
 
-For the majority of users, Using the [Live Editor](https://mermaid.live/) would be sufficient, however you may also opt to deploy mermaid as a dependency or using the [Mermaid API](setup/README).
+For the majority of users, Using the [Live Editor](https://mermaid.live/) would be sufficient, however you may also opt to deploy mermaid as a dependency or using the [Mermaid API](./setup/README.md).
 
 We have compiled some Video [Tutorials](./Tutorials.md) on how to use the mermaid Live Editor.
 
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ We have compiled some Video [Tutorials](./Tutorials.md) on how to use the mermai
 
 **Hosting mermaid on a web page.**
 
-> Note:This topic explored in greater depth in the [User Guide for Beginners](../intro/n00b-gettingStarted)
+> Note:This topic explored in greater depth in the [User Guide for Beginners](../intro/n00b-gettingStarted.md)
 
 The easiest way to integrate mermaid on a web page requires two elements:
 
@@ -326,7 +326,7 @@ setting the options in mermaid.
 4.  Instantiation of the configuration using the **mermaid.init** call- **Deprecated**
 
 The list above has two ways too many of doing this. Three are deprecated and will eventually be removed. The list of
-configuration objects are described [in the mermaidAPI documentation](setup/README).
+configuration objects are described [in the mermaidAPI documentation](./setup/README.md).
 
 ## Using the `mermaidAPI.initialize`/`mermaid.initialize` call
 

docs/intro/index.md

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 
 It is a JavaScript based diagramming and charting tool that renders Markdown-inspired text definitions to create and modify diagrams dynamically.
 
-> If you are familiar with Markdown you should have no problem learning [Mermaid's Syntax](n00b-syntaxReference).
+> If you are familiar with Markdown you should have no problem learning [Mermaid's Syntax](n00b-syntaxReference.md).
 
 <img src="/header.png" alt="" />
 
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ Use Mermaid with your favorite applications, check out the list of [Integrations
 
 For a more detailed introduction to Mermaid and some of its more basic uses, look to the [Beginner's Guide](../community/n00b-overview.md) and [Usage](../config/usage.md).
 
-🌐 [CDN](https://unpkg.com/mermaid/) | 📖 [Documentation](https://mermaidjs.github.io) | 🙌 [Contribution](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/blob/develop/docs/development.md) | 🔌 [Plug-Ins](../misc/integrations.md)
+🌐 [CDN](https://unpkg.com/mermaid/) | 📖 [Documentation](https://mermaidjs.github.io) | 🙌 [Contribution](../community/development.md) | 🔌 [Plug-Ins](../misc/integrations.md)
 
 > 🖖 Keep a steady pulse: mermaid needs more Collaborators, [Read More](https://github.com/knsv/mermaid/issues/866).
 
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ Class01 : int gorilla
 Class08 <--> C2: Cool label
 ```
 
-### Git graph
+### [Git graph](../syntax/gitgraph.md)
 
 ```mermaid-example
     gitGraph
@@ -237,9 +237,9 @@ journey
 
 ## Installation
 
-**In depth guides and examples can be found at [Getting Started](n00b-gettingStarted) and [Usage](../config/usage).**
+**In depth guides and examples can be found at [Getting Started](./n00b-gettingStarted.md) and [Usage](../config/usage.md).**
 
-**It would also be helpful to learn more about mermaid's [Syntax](n00b-syntaxReference).**
+**It would also be helpful to learn more about mermaid's [Syntax](./n00b-syntaxReference.md).**
 
 ### CDN
 
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ To Deploy Mermaid:
     - Yarn: `yarn add mermaid`
     - Pnpm: `pnpm add mermaid`
 
-### [Mermaid API](../config/setup/README):
+### [Mermaid API](../config/setup/README.md):
 
 **To deploy mermaid without a bundler, one can insert a `script` tag with an absolute address and a `mermaid.initialize` call into the HTML like so:**
 
@@ -274,7 +274,7 @@ To Deploy Mermaid:
 
 **Doing so will command the mermaid parser to look for the `<div>` or `<pre>` tags with `class="mermaid"`. From these tags mermaid will try to read the diagram/chart definitions and render them into SVG charts.**
 
-**Examples can be found at** [Other examples](../syntax/examples)
+**Examples can be found at** [Other examples](../syntax/examples.md)
 
 ## Sibling projects
 

docs/intro/n00b-gettingStarted.md

@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ graph TD
 
 In the `Code` section one can write or edit raw mermaid code, and instantly `Preview` the rendered result on the panel beside it.
 
-The `Configuration` Section is for changing the appearance and behavior of mermaid diagrams. An easy introduction to mermaid configuration is found in the [Advanced usage](../config/n00b-advanced.md) section. A complete configuration reference cataloging the default values can be found on the [mermaidAPI](../config/setup/README) page.
+The `Configuration` Section is for changing the appearance and behavior of mermaid diagrams. An easy introduction to mermaid configuration is found in the [Advanced usage](../config/n00b-advanced.md) section. A complete configuration reference cataloging the default values can be found on the [mermaidAPI](../config/setup/README.md) page.
 
 ![Code,Config and Preview](./img/Code-Preview-Config.png)