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jgraph/drawio-desktop

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TLDR

Offline desktop version of draw.io for creating flowcharts, diagrams, and charts without internet or browser. Runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux with all data stored locally.

Mindmap

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    What it does
      Create diagrams offline
      Flowcharts and UML
      Network diagrams
      Organizational charts
    Key features
      No internet required
      Local file storage
      Native desktop app
      Security focused
    Tech stack
      Electron framework
      JavaScript and HTML
      Chromium bundled
      Node.js runtime
    Use cases
      Regulated environments
      Air-gapped networks
      Privacy-conscious teams
      Professional diagramming

Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Create flowcharts and UML diagrams in air-gapped or regulated environments where internet access is restricted.

USE CASE 2

Design network topology diagrams and organizational charts with confidence that no data leaves your machine.

USE CASE 3

Build professional diagrams offline on Windows, macOS, or Linux without relying on a web browser or cloud service.

USE CASE 4

Collaborate on diagram files stored locally without any telemetry or analytics tracking your work.

Tech stack

JavaScriptElectronChromiumNode.jsHTML

Getting it running

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min
Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you include the original copyright notice and license text.

In plain English

drawio-desktop is the official offline desktop version of draw.io, a diagramming and flowchart tool. The problem it solves is providing a fully self-contained app for creating diagrams, such as flowcharts, network diagrams, UML diagrams, and organizational charts, without needing a browser or an internet connection. While draw.io is normally a web application, some users want a native desktop experience that stores files locally and never transmits diagram data over the internet. The app is built using Electron, a framework that packages web applications as native desktop software by bundling a Chromium browser engine together with Node.js. In practice this means draw.io's existing web-based editor is wrapped into a standalone application that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The JavaScript and HTML that power the editor are bundled entirely within the app, and the Content Security Policy is explicitly configured to block any external JavaScript from loading or any data from being sent out. Even analytics are disabled. A deliberate design goal is security through isolation. The only external connection the app ever makes is checking GitHub for software updates at startup. No diagram content, telemetry, or usage data leaves the machine. You would use drawio-desktop when you need to create professional diagrams in a regulated or air-gapped environment where network-connected tools are not permitted, or simply when you prefer a native app experience over a browser tab. It is free to use under the Apache 2.0 license. The tech stack is JavaScript on top of Electron, with the core draw.io editor included as a Git submodule. Installation packages are provided for Windows (installer, MSI, and portable versions), macOS, and Linux.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
How do I install drawio-desktop on my Windows machine and create my first flowchart?
Prompt 2
Show me how to open and edit existing diagram files in drawio-desktop, and where they get saved.
Prompt 3
What are the keyboard shortcuts and tools available in drawio-desktop for drawing UML diagrams?
Prompt 4
How do I export diagrams from drawio-desktop to PNG, PDF, or SVG format?
Prompt 5
Can I use drawio-desktop in an offline environment with no internet connection at all?
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