Excalidraw

Create beautiful diagrams and wireframes instantly, no design skills needed. Excalidraw's hand-drawn style makes technical diagrams feel approachable - used by Google, Meta, and Notion teams worldwide.

Overview

Property	Value
Category	Collaboration
Deployments	8
Tech Stack	React, TypeScript
Tags	privacy-focused, open-source, diagramming

Features

Completely free - No subscription, no account needed, just start drawing
Beautiful by default - Hand-drawn style makes even complex diagrams look great
Real-time collaboration - Work on diagrams with your team simultaneously
No design skills needed - Simple tools that anyone can use effectively
Shape libraries - Pre-built components for common diagram types
Export anywhere - Save as PNG, SVG, or copy directly to clipboard
Works offline - Progressive web app functions without internet
Trusted by giants - Used by Google Cloud, Meta, Notion, Obsidian teams

Use Cases

Developers - Explain system architecture and technical concepts visually
Designers - Create quick wireframes and user flow diagrams
Product managers - Map out features and communicate ideas to teams
Educators - Illustrate concepts and create teaching materials
Brainstorming - Sketch ideas collaboratively in real-time
Documentation - Add visual diagrams to technical docs and wikis

Quick Deploy

Deploy this template with one click on CloudStation:

https://app.cloud-station.io/template-store/excalidraw?deploy=true

Configuration

Key environment variables for Excalidraw:

Variable	Description
`REACT_APP_BACKEND_V2_GET_URL`	Backend URL for collaboration
`REACT_APP_BACKEND_V2_POST_URL`	Backend URL for saving
`REACT_APP_LIBRARY_URL`	Custom library endpoint

This template is maintained by CloudStation and receives regular updates.