# Text based diagramming tools

By Saurabh Kumar · TIL note, Jan 7, 2026 · Tags: tools

Source: https://saurabh-kumar.com/til/1767787201/

Text based diagramming tools:
- [yuzutech/kroki](https://github.com/yuzutech/kroki): self-hosted solution for unified interface to buch of diagramming tools, including mermaid, d2, etc.! (⭐3875)
- [d2](https://github.com/terrastruct/d2) provides a clean syntax and output as well.