UIGraph generates live, visual system artifacts directly from code to provide clarity on complex repositories and keeps artifacts like API specs and database schemas synced automatically with the codebase.
Why it matters
overview
UIGraph is an AI-powered visual system mapping tool developed by UIGraph that enables engineering, product, and platform teams to create and maintain living documentation that stays synchronized with their codebase. It aims to provide a single source of truth for how software systems work, serving both human engineers and AI agents by generating live, visual system artifacts directly from code.
features
UIGraph provides a suite of features designed to automate documentation and provide real-time system insights, ensuring that architectural context remains current with the codebase.
uigraph-cli from a repository-level .uigraph.yaml file.use cases
UIGraph is designed for various technical and product roles that require accurate, up-to-date system documentation and architectural clarity, particularly in complex software environments.
how to use
UIGraph facilitates system mapping and documentation through direct code integration and automated artifact generation. Users can begin by connecting their codebase and configuring the CLI for synchronization.
uigraph-cli in your project to define .uigraph.yaml for syncing service metadata, API specs, and database schemas.pricing
UIGraph operates on a freemium business model, offering a free tier for basic usage and contact-based pricing for team and enterprise-level features. Specific pricing for Team and Enterprise plans requires direct inquiry.
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uigraph-cli for automated documentation updates and syncing service metadata from Git repositories.Pricing Page
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UIGraph differentiates itself by focusing on live, code-synced, and AI-ready system mapping, contrasting with traditional documentation tools and specialized diagramming solutions.
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