Getting Started
draw.io (also known as diagrams.net) is a free, open-source diagramming tool for creating flowcharts, network diagrams, UML, entity-relationship diagrams, and more. It runs entirely in the browser and supports real-time collaboration. Available as an open web service in Eyevinn Open Source Cloud, draw.io gives you a self-hosted diagramming environment — no data is sent to any third-party server.
Prerequisites
- If you have not already done so, sign up for an Eyevinn OSC account
Step 1: Create a draw.io instance
Navigate to the draw.io service in the OSC web console. Click Create drawio and enter a name for your instance.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| name | Unique name for this draw.io instance |
Click Create. Wait for the status to turn green.
Step 2: Start diagramming
Click the instance card to open draw.io in your browser. No login is required. Create a new diagram or open an existing one using File → Open.
Diagrams can be saved to:
- Your browser's local storage
- A file on your computer (XML, PNG, SVG, PDF)
- Any configured storage backend (Google Drive, OneDrive, GitHub, GitLab)
CLI usage
osc create jgraph-drawio mydiagrams