Drawio
The draw.io repository contains the JavaScript client-side editor for general diagramming and whiteboarding.
About Drawio
draw.io is a JavaScript, client-side editor for general diagramming and whiteboarding, jointly owned and developed by draw.io Ltd (previously JGraph) and draw.io AG. The source code lives in this repository under the Apache License 2.0, and the project also runs a production deployment at app.diagrams.net.
The editor can be self-hosted by forking the repository and publishing to GitHub Pages (without integrations), or run through the official Docker image, a desktop download, or packaged .war files from the releases page. Supported browsers are Chrome 123+, Firefox 120+, Safari 17.5+, Opera 109+, Edge 123+, WebView Android 137+ and Safari iOS 18.5+. It is not an SVG editor — SVG export is meant for embedding in web pages rather than editing in other tools — and this version does not support real-time collaborative editing. No copyright claim is made on diagrams created with the software.
Key features
- Configurable diagramming and whiteboarding editor written in JavaScript, running client-side
- Self-hosting by forking the repository and publishing to GitHub Pages, without integrations
- Runs from an official Docker image, a desktop download, or packaged .war files
- Includes icon sets, stencil libraries and diagram templates
- Apache 2.0 licensed source code; no copyright claim on created diagrams
- Production deployment hosted at app.diagrams.net
Best for: Developers and teams who want an open-source diagramming editor they can self-host or run locally, and who do not need real-time collaboration.
Good for
- Source code is published under the Apache License 2.0
- Multiple ways to run it: self-hosted copy, Docker image, desktop download and .war files
- No copyright claim is made on diagrams created with the software
Watch out for
- Real-time collaborative editing is not supported in this version
- Pull requests are not accepted; the project is developed entirely by the core team
- Icon sets and stencil libraries may not be used as software assets in Atlassian products or marketplace/plugin ecosystem products without written permission
Drawio at a glance
- Website
- github.com/jgraph/drawio
- Category
- Design & Creative › Charts & Data Visualization
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Drawio FAQ
How can I run draw.io myself?
Fork the repository and publish to GitHub Pages for a fully functional editor without integrations, use the official Docker image, download draw.io Desktop, or install packaged .war files from the releases page.
Does draw.io support real-time collaboration?
Not in this version; the repository states that real-time collaborative editing is currently unsupported.
Can I use the draw.io name or logo?
draw.io is a registered EU trademark. Using the name or logo in ways suggesting affiliation, endorsement or sponsorship, or for your own business, product, project, domain or social media presence, requires prior written permission, and the logos may not be modified.
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