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How to generate an AI Architecture Diagram
Step-by-step guide on generating an Architecture Diagram
- Write a prompt describing the architecture. A simple one-liner can work too but the best prompts are usually at least 3-4 sentences long. Applying the below framework generally yields good results:
- First, write out the structural components of the diagram. List out the resources as well as hierarchical groupings such as semantic groups (e.g. Microservices) or network boundaries (e.g. VPC).
- Then, write out how those components should be connected. An easy way to do this is to write out the sequential flow of how data or a request travels through the system (e.g. User uploads file to web application).
- Generate a diagram with the completed prompt.
- Edit the diagram with follow-up prompts (this step requires signing in to Eraser).
- Manually adjust the layout using GUI controls (this step requires signing into Eraser).
Tips on generating an Architecture Diagram
- If you’re in a hurry, instead of writing a prompt from scratch, consider pasting excerpts from existing documents, call transcripts, code (e.g. Terraform, Pulumi, AWS CloudFormation), or uploading image files.
- Working with an LLM to create a fleshed out diagram prompt can be effective. Ask it to list out structural components as well as steps of a data or request flow through the system.
Example diagrams
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FAQs
How do I get started?
Try one of our presets. Select an option under "Load a preset" and click "Generate Diagram". You can also browse our use case video library for more inspiration.
Can I edit my diagram?
Yes, the diagrams can be edited in Eraser, a docs and diagram tools built for engineering teams. Click on "Save and Edit Diagram". In Eraser, the diagrams can be edited using Eraser's diagram-as-code syntax.
Who made this and what is Eraser?
DiagramGPT was created by the team at Eraser, leveraging OpenAI's GPT-4. Eraser (eraser.io) is a whiteboard for engineering teams. You can edit your DiagramGPT generated diagrams using Eraser.
How can I share feedback?
We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at hello@tryeraser.com, on Twitter (@eraserlabs), or join our Slack community.
What types of diagrams can it draw?
4 types are currently available – flow charts, entity relationship diagrams, cloud architecture diagrams, and sequence diagrams.
Is there an API?
Yes, you can read our API documentation here. Due to LLM costs, the API is only available to Professional Plan teams.
Will my data be used for LLM training?
No. OpenAI nor Eraser will use your data to train AI models. Eraser may analyze your usage to improve and enhance our AI feature.
What's next?
It only gets better from here. We're working to improve accuracy and layout customization. If there's something you'd really like to see, drop us a note at hello@tryeraser.com.
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