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Active·★ 487·Apache-2.0·Updated 2026-10-05

Structurizr is a "models as code" tool that helps create multiple software architecture diagrams from a single model using its DSL, based on the C4 model. It offers both a web-based playground and a local Docker-based solution for diagram generation.

structurizr sits in the Dev Tooling category, so it is usually better judged by workflow fit, deployment style, and team needs than by isolated features alone. Based on the available metadata, it leans most clearly toward Applies a "models as code" approach for architecture definition.. A representative use case is Documenting software architecture for various systems.. The listed license is Apache-2.0. GitHub stars are currently 484. Relevant tags include Software Architecture, C4 Model.

This write-up is based on the project's README and public repository data. We have not hand-tested the tool.

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$ Install
$ docker pull structurizr/on-premises-api && docker run -it --rm -p 8080:8080 -v "$(pwd)":/usr/local/structurizr structurizr/on-premises-api
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Features

01Applies a "models as code" approach for architecture definition.
02Generates multiple software architecture diagrams from a single model.
03Provides native support and is the reference implementation for the C4 model.
04Utilizes Structurizr DSL for defining architectural models.
02

Why choose it

+Applies a "models as code" approach for architecture definition.
+Generates multiple software architecture diagrams from a single model.
+Documenting software architecture for various systems.
+Comes with a clearly listed Apache-2.0 license.
03

Trade-offs

!Compatibility coverage appears narrow, so your target environment should be validated before adoption.
04

Compatibility

Docker
Runtime
Verified via docs
05

Quick start

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$ docker pull structurizr/on-premises-api
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$ docker run -it --rm -p 8080:8080 -v "$(pwd)":/usr/local/structurizr structurizr/on-premises-api
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Use cases

↳Documenting software architecture for various systems.
↳Visualizing complex software systems with C4 diagrams.
↳Ensuring compliance and compatibility with the C4 model standard.
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Structurizr is a "models as code" tool designed for the C4 model.

487Apache-2.0
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CategoryDev Tooling
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