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Insert a PlantUML diagram

Note: The PlantUML feature is currently under active development to replace the current serverless implementation.

PlantUML is an alternative syntax, similar to Mermaid, that can be used to describe a range of diagrams in text. Originally, it was designed to support the many types of UML diagrams.

  1. In draw.io, select Arrange > Insert > Advanced > PlantUML.
  2. Describe your diagram in the left text box.
    Insert PlantUML to generate a diagram in draw.io via Arrange > Insert > Advanced > PlantUML
  3. Click Insert to add it to the drawing canvas.
    Insert PlantUML to generate a diagram in draw.io via Arrange > Insert > Advanced > PlantUML