Diagraw Diagraw
Software architecture

Collaborative software architecture diagram tool

Diagraw helps you sketch services, APIs, databases, and system boundaries on an infinite canvas with real-time collaboration, comments, version history, and export to PNG, SVG, PDF, or Mermaid.

Why it fits architecture work

You are not just looking for a generic whiteboard. You need a space where system boundaries, dependencies, and technical decisions stay understandable while the team is still iterating.

Map systems and dependencies

Model frontends, backends, queues, databases, infrastructure, and service boundaries on one canvas without fighting rigid layout rules.

Review in real time

Share a live session, follow cursors, leave comments, and present the architecture as the rest of the team reviews it in context.

Reuse existing work

Import Mermaid or Miro to avoid redrawing from scratch, then export what the team agreed on in the format they need next.

Keep decisions traceable

Use comments and version history to capture why the architecture changed, not only what the final picture looks like.

What you can map

  • Microservice architectures and service boundaries.
  • Web stacks with gateways, workers, and data stores.
  • Cloud and infrastructure views for AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, or Docker.
  • C4-style conversations for early architecture reviews.
  • Ownership, dependencies, and team coordination flows.

Recommended workflow

1. Start from code or a sketch

Paste Mermaid, import Miro, or begin with a blank board to get the first version down.

2. Shape the system

Connect nodes, label protocols, and separate zones directly on the canvas.

3. Review with the team

Open a live session, add comments, and walk through tradeoffs together.

4. Export and document

Download images or PDF, generate Mermaid, and keep the version trail for future iterations.

Frequently asked questions

Is this only for brainstorming?

No. Diagraw is a good fit for early architecture design, technical reviews, infrastructure maps, and product-engineering alignment work.

Can I share the diagram with the team?

Yes. You can open a live session or send an editable copy so someone else can review the work without touching your original board.

Can I reuse Mermaid?

Yes. You can import Mermaid and use it as a visual starting point before exporting the result again.

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