What's new in Codelit.io
Multi-Agent Builder (Phase 5)
8 specialized AI agents (Frontend, Backend, Database, Queue, Cache, CDN, External, Platform). Build All runs agents in parallel — nodes pulse amber while building, turn green on completion
Orchestrator + Download Project ZIP
After all agents finish, orchestrator auto-generates docker-compose, API contracts, shared types, and README. Download everything as a ZIP (Pro)
Shareable slug URLs
Architectures and boards get clean URLs like /arch/uber-ride-matching-k7x9m. Rich OG/Twitter previews + JSON-LD structured data for SEO
Product Board wireframes
Screen-type cards now show mini SVG wireframe previews — login forms, dashboards, list views. Variable row spacing for visual balance
Agent chat + version diff
Chat with any built node's agent to refine code. Hover version timeline pills to see added/removed/modified nodes between versions
Webhooks, task persistence, error boundaries
CI/CD webhooks (Pro), build results saved to Firestore, canvas-specific error recovery, and 45+ architecture URLs in sitemap
Slack, GitLab & Bitbucket integrations
Share diagrams to Slack channels, import repos from GitLab and Bitbucket. Now 8 OAuth integrations total
7 audit tools — new: Vulnerability Scan, Code Quality, Load Test
Dependency vulnerability scanner (16 rules), SonarQube-style code quality grading (A-F), and load test simulation with RPS/latency estimates
8 new export formats — 29 total
Pulumi GCP, Railway, Render, Docker Hub CI/CD, Storybook, Monitoring (Datadog/Sentry/Grafana), and more
AI Architecture Coach
8 guided system design challenges (Easy→Hard) with hints, reference components, and one-click AI solutions at /features/coach
100 product specs — full PRD framework
Every spec now has non-functional requirements, release milestones, acceptance criteria, and success metrics
Architecture diff & key audit log
Compare two architectures with similarity scoring. Track all integration key usage in Settings
6 new SEO blog posts
System architecture guide, diagram generator comparison, AI system design, interview questions, microservices vs monolith, and why you need a system design tool
Figma integration
Connect Figma, paste a design URL — Codelit extracts screens, detects UI patterns, and generates system architecture
Jira, Notion & Linear integrations
Import epics, pages, or issues directly — 5 integrations in Settings with one-click OAuth
100 product specs
/specs page with Uber, Netflix, Figma, OpenAI, Cursor, LangChain, and 54 more — features, user stories, tech stacks, and one-click architecture generation
Build This — diagram to code
Generate complete project scaffold from any architecture. Docker Compose, .env, CI/CD, setup guide — push to GitHub repo
Security Audit & Compliance Report
OWASP security checks + PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC2, GDPR compliance — instant, deterministic, free
Background task queue
Long exports run in the background with browser notifications. Start multiple tasks and keep working
GPT-5 & GPT-5 Mini
Latest OpenAI models now available for Pro users — 21 AI models total (12 free + 9 Pro)
Save architectures to your account
Save button on canvas toolbar, /saved page to browse, share, embed, or delete — 5 free, unlimited Pro
oEmbed API for auto-embeds
Confluence, Notion, and Slack auto-discover and embed Codelit diagrams when you paste a share link
Dockerfile parser
13 instant file parsers — new Dockerfile parser detects base images, ports, env vars, and infers services
Figma-style toolbar cleanup
Primary tools visible (Add, Layout, Insights, Chaos), secondary actions collapsed into clean overflow menu
Enhanced upgrade prompt
Free vs Pro comparison grid when daily limit is reached — concrete side-by-side of what you're missing
GitHub Integration — Repo to Architecture
Connect GitHub or paste any repo URL. Codelit analyzes your codebase (docker-compose, package.json, Terraform, K8s) and generates an interactive architecture diagram from your actual code
Chaos Mode — Cascading Failure Simulation
Click the skull to enter Chaos Mode, then click any node to kill it. Watch failures cascade through downstream dependencies with animated propagation
Live Cost Estimator
Instant AWS cost breakdown per architecture — total monthly estimate, per-category bar chart, and per-component pricing mapped to real AWS services
Unified Insight Panel
Summary, Audit, Review, Cost, and Diff consolidated into one tabbed panel. Async streaming, tab caching, zero flicker
90+ Template Detail Pages
Each prebuilt architecture has its own SEO-optimized page at /templates/[slug] with components, data flow, related templates, and blog posts
Copy Embed Code
One-click iframe embed code on shared architectures — paste into blogs, docs, or wikis with 'Built with Codelit' attribution
Architecture Generator API
REST API at POST /api/generate — send a prompt, get a full architecture as JSON. Docs at /docs with live playground
AI Architecture Review
Holistic review with score, missing components, single points of failure, scaling bottlenecks, and security gaps
Architecture Diff
Visual comparison between architecture versions — see added, removed, and modified nodes and edges
Generate from README
Paste a README or spec and AI extracts the system architecture automatically
SSR shared architectures
Every shared architecture is now server-rendered with JSON-LD — fully indexable by Google
Blog comments with likes
Signed-in users can comment on blog posts, like comments, and share on X
Multi-size favicons
High-quality icons for all devices — 16px to 512px, Apple Touch Icon, and SVG
Web Vitals tracking
Real-user performance monitoring — LCP, FID, CLS, TTFB, and INP sent to analytics
28 keyboard shortcuts
Cmd+N new, Cmd+R regenerate, Cmd+0 fit, Cmd+Shift+T copy as text, Cmd+, settings, and more
Pro exports: PDF, Terraform, Kubernetes
Professional architecture documents, AWS IaC, and K8s manifests — Pro only
Watermark-free screenshots for Pro
Free users get codelit.io watermark, Pro users get clean PNG exports
Regenerate button + Cmd+R
One-click regenerate with the same prompt for different AI results
Complexity score (1-10)
Live metric based on node count, connection density, and type diversity
Dynamic social previews
Shared architecture links show actual title on Twitter and LinkedIn cards
Mobile tap-to-navigate
Tap connections on mobile to scroll to and expand the target node
Smart conversion funnel
8 touchpoints: usage badge, post-gen toast, export previews, command palette CTA, and more
9 export formats
Mermaid, PlantUML, Markdown, YAML, Docker Compose, README, Terraform, AI Prompt, Screenshot
Mermaid import
Paste Mermaid diagrams to create interactive architectures — full round-trip
Full edge CRUD
Create edges by dragging, edit labels and data flow inline, delete with one click
Double-click to add nodes
Double-click canvas to add components, double-click nodes to edit
7-day free trial ($5/mo)
Card required, full Pro access, auto-charges after trial. Cancel anytime.
Smart suggestions
Follow-up suggestions scored by priority based on architecture gaps
Node connections inspector
Click any node to see and navigate all incoming and outgoing connections
48 blog posts
Complete system design curriculum — DNS, caching, sharding, CAP theorem, Kafka, Docker, and more
55 prebuilt architectures
Uber, Netflix, Kubernetes, Tinder, eBay, Zendesk, blockchain, autonomous vehicles — all load instantly
Claude-style composer
Multi-line textarea with arrow submit, Shift+Enter for new lines
Keyboard shortcuts (press ?)
11 shortcuts for power users — ⌘K, ⌘Z, Tab navigation, duplicate, delete
Security headers
XSS protection, clickjacking prevention, MIME sniffing block, permissions policy
24 E2E tests
Playwright test suite covering all critical paths — all passing
PWA + Accessibility
Installable app, skip-to-content, focus outlines, ARIA landmarks
Instant canvas — zero-wait diagram loading
Skeleton nodes build progressively, then live AI nodes appear as they're discovered from the stream
Stripe Pro subscriptions ($5/mo)
Full payment flow: checkout, webhook, customer portal for subscription management
Prebuilt showcase on landing page
Browse and click any of 30 architectures to load instantly — no AI needed
Smooth page transitions
Subtle fade+slide animation on every route change for a polished feel
Error boundaries & offline detection
Graceful crash recovery and network-down messaging — no more white screens
Loading skeletons on every page
Shimmer-animated placeholders on blog, pricing, changelog, and root
SEO structured data everywhere
Article + BreadcrumbList on blog, FAQPage on pricing, SoftwareApplication on home
Interactive case study blog posts
Deep dives into Uber, OpenAI, and product engineering with embedded architecture diagrams
Full node editing — add, duplicate, rename, retype, delete
Complete manual CRUD for architecture nodes with undo/redo support
Undo/Redo (⌘Z/⌘⇧Z)
Full history navigation for manual edits — add, delete, duplicate all undoable
Node type selector
Change any node's type (frontend, backend, database, etc.) from the side panel
Auto-retry with model fallback
If AI returns bad output, automatically retries with a different model
Version timeline with complexity trend
See node count changes between versions — track how architecture evolved
Smart topological layout
BFS-based node positioning by data flow depth with cycle protection
Architecture diff highlighting
New nodes glow green with 'NEW' badge after follow-ups
Full system audit report
One-click comprehensive review — security, scaling, cost, compliance, reliability
Contextual suggestions + minimap + node search
Smart follow-ups, bird's-eye navigation, and type-to-filter nodes
Terms, Privacy, Changelog pages
Legal foundation + public changelog for trust and transparency
Pro waitlist + feature gating
Email capture on pricing page, PRO badges on premium models and Terraform
Embeddable widget
Embed interactive architectures on any website via iframe
Multi-provider AI
12 free models + GPT-5 + Claude Opus/Sonnet/Haiku with auto-fallback
Architecture comparison
Compare two approaches side-by-side (monolith vs microservices)
Export as code
Docker Compose, Terraform, README, AI Prompt — from any architecture
11 audit tools
Security, stress test, cost, compliance, accessibility, SEO, bundle size, backup, throughput, API design
Version timeline
Track architecture iterations — jump to any version instantly
Share as link
Permalink sharing with social buttons and 'Built with Codelit' branding
Mobile card view
Expandable cards with animated connections — canvas replacement for phones
Command palette
⌘K to search actions, templates, and tools
4 instant templates
SaaS Starter, E-commerce, AI Agents, Real-time Chat — load in 1 second
Codelit.io launched
Interactive AI system architecture simulator — describe any system, watch it come alive
10 blog posts
Dev-voiced articles on system design, AI tools, and architecture patterns
Analytics & admin dashboard
Track generations, shares, exports with Firestore events
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