next-ai-draw-io

What it does

Turns a written request such as "show the flow from order to shipment" into a diagram, and lets you refine it by asking for changes in the chat. Output is in draw.io format, so you can keep editing it by hand in the tool most teams already use, and existing diagrams can be uploaded and revised. There is a hosted demo you can try in the browser, plus Docker and self-hosting options. Note that the public demo runs on a Chinese-made model (glm-4.7) provided through a ByteDance sponsorship, so anything you type there goes to that provider; self-hosting with your own API key avoids this.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultyEasy to start
• Command lineNot required
• API keyRequired
• Sends data onlineYes

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next-ai-draw-io FAQ

Is next-ai-draw-io free?

next-ai-draw-io itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use next-ai-draw-io?

You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.

Does next-ai-draw-io work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use next-ai-draw-io commercially?

The licence is Apache-2.0, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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