# OpenFlowKit

OpenFlowKit is a free, open-source, local-first diagramming studio for builders that turns templates, code, structured imports, or AI prompts into architecture diagrams, flowcharts, and system designs, with editable.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/6908/openflowkit

## Description

OpenFlowKit is a free, open-source, local-first diagramming studio for builders that turns templates, code, structured imports, or AI prompts into architecture diagrams, flowcharts, and system designs, with editable exports, cinematic MP4 walkthroughs, and a first-party MCP server for Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

## Platform availability

Available on 0 of 9 platforms.

## Health score

66/100 (Good), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 95 (last commit 8 days ago)
- Popular: 59 (848 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 15 (0 install platforms, install notes)

## Links

- Official website: https://openflowkit.com/
- GitHub: https://github.com/Vrun-design/openflowkit
- Documentation: https://docs.openflowkit.com

## Common questions

### Where are diagrams stored when using OpenFlowKit?

It uses a local-first model and the project states it has zero server-side storage.

### Can I generate diagrams using a local LLM instead of a cloud AI provider?

OpenFlowKit supports 10 AI providers plus Ollama, with a localhost preset for fully offline diagramming.

### What self-hosting issues are specifically mentioned for OpenFlowKit deployments?

A stability update targets config mismatch bugs and common CORS or connectivity issues in self-hosted or forked deployments.

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