Show HN: UML is dead – so I'm building the tool to revive it
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UML diagrams were meant to standardise system design, but they’ve become outdated — slow to build, hard to change, and rarely used in practice. Most tools feel clunky, and diagrams often go stale fast.
I’m building RapidChart, a tool to bring diagramming back to life — fast, flexible, and developer-first.
What makes it different:
Cursor-style interface for rapid diagram creation
Fully customisable and exportable
AI-assisted (works with GPT-4, Claude, etc.)
100% free
This began as part of my research at Imperial College London, and I’d really value your feedback.
Here’s the link: https://www.rapidcharts.ai
Thanks!
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