Pikchr (pronounced "picture") is a PIC-like markup language for diagrams in technical documentation. Pikchr is designed to be embedded in fenced code blocks of Markdown or similar mechanisms of other documentation markup languages. For example, the diagram: Markdown Source Markdown Formatter (markdown.c) HTML+SVG Output Pikchr Formatter (pikchr.c) arrow right 200% "Markdown" "Source" box rad 10px