What it does
Next AI Draw.io lets you create diagrams by chatting. Describe a flowchart, system architecture, process map or database diagram in plain words and the AI draws it on a real draw.io canvas. You can also upload a sketch, screenshot or document and have it turned into a diagram.
You can then edit by hand, or select a few shapes and tell the AI what to change. Every AI change is saved as a version you can compare, restore or undo, and you can export the result as an image or a draw.io file.
It is available as a website, a desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux, and an MCP server so AI agents such as Claude Code or Cursor can draw diagrams. It works with many AI providers; you bring your own key, which its makers say stays in your browser.
Who it's for
Anyone who needs diagrams for work or study, including engineers, project managers, students and teachers.
Can I use it without coding?
Yes. Use the online demo or install the desktop app. The demo has usage limits unless you add your own AI provider key. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
- Runs on
- Web browser, Windows, Mac, Linux
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Describe the diagram you want in the chat, then edit it by hand or by asking.
- For heavier use, add your own AI provider key in settings, or install the desktop app.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page or the official download page above. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
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