This project is a diagram-as-code tool that transforms declarative text scripts into professional visual representations. It functions as a technical documentation generator, allowing users to define nodes, connections, and hierarchical relationships through a domain-specific modeling language that integrates directly into version-controlled developer workflows.
The tool distinguishes itself through a highly modular architecture that decouples diagram definitions from spatial positioning. It features a pluggable layout engine that supports multiple arrangement algorithms, alongside a styling system inspired by web development that enables global theme management and reusable class-based properties. Users can further customize their output with a sketch-like aesthetic, interactive metadata, and the ability to embed rich content such as markdown and code snippets directly into diagrams.
Beyond basic rendering, the system provides comprehensive support for large-scale documentation projects through file modularization, content parameterization, and automated code formatting. It includes a reactive file watcher for live updates and supports a wide range of output formats, including vector graphics, raster images, and terminal-based text diagrams. The tool also facilitates the creation of interactive presentations and sequential animations to illustrate complex technical workflows.
The software is distributed as a command-line utility designed for integration into automated build pipelines and development environments.
