Grafly
Free, AI-powered diagramming with zero server tracking
What is Grafly?
Grafly is a free, browser-based diagramming tool for creating flowcharts, system architecture diagrams, AWS and GCP infrastructure maps. It uses AI to generate diagrams by accepting natural language descriptions through Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini, converting them to valid JSON format. All diagrams are stored locally in your browser with no server backend, making it ideal for developers, architects, and teams who need quick, privacy-first diagram creation.
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Key Features of Grafly
- Browser-based diagramming with no account required
- AI diagram generation via LLM integration
- Flowchart, system architecture, and infrastructure diagram support
- AWS and GCP shape libraries
- Mermaid and DOT/Graphviz format import/export
- Local browser storage with no backend
- Open-source (AGPL-3.0)
- JSON import/export for version control
Who Should Use Grafly?
Create system architecture diagrams for technical documentation
Design AWS and GCP infrastructure maps
Generate flowcharts using AI descriptions
Export diagrams to GitHub, GitLab, Notion, and VS Code
Backup and restore diagrams via JSON
Self-host diagramming for teams with privacy requirements
Grafly: Pros & Cons
✓Pros
- Completely free and open-source
- No account or login required
- AI-powered diagram generation with format reference
- All data stored locally — no server tracking or privacy concerns
- Native support for Mermaid in GitHub, GitLab, Notion, VS Code
- Export to multiple formats (Mermaid, DOT/Graphviz)
- Ability to self-host without restrictions
✕Cons
- Diagrams are cleared if browser site data is deleted
- Commercial license required for proprietary applications
- Open-source license (AGPL-3.0) requires derivative works to remain open-source
Frequently Asked Questions about Grafly
Do I need to create an account to use Grafly?
No, Grafly is completely free and requires no account — just open the page and start drawing.
How does AI diagram generation work in Grafly?
Click the AI button to copy the format reference, paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini along with your diagram description, then import the JSON the LLM generates using the Import JSON button.
Where are my diagrams stored?
All diagrams are stored exclusively in your browser's localStorage with no server backend, ensuring complete privacy.
What formats can I export my diagrams to?
You can export diagrams as Mermaid (supported in GitHub, GitLab, Notion, VS Code) or DOT/Graphviz format.
Can I use Grafly commercially?
Grafly is open-source under AGPL-3.0, so you can use it freely as long as derivative works remain open-source. For commercial use without open-sourcing your application, a commercial license is available.
Tool Details
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- Free
- Category
- Virtual Whiteboards
- Added
- Jul 2026
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