Frequently Asked Questions

Sketchitor is a tool for creating hand-drawn style diagrams using a simple domain-specific language (DSL). It converts text descriptions into beautiful sketchy diagrams that are perfect for documentation, presentations, and technical illustrations.

Unlike traditional diagramming tools that require clicking and dragging, Sketchitor uses a text-based approach. This makes it version-control friendly, easier to automate, and perfect for developers who prefer code over GUI tools. Plus, the hand-drawn style makes diagrams more approachable.

Sketchitor supports both SVG (vector) and PNG (raster) export formats. SVG files are perfect for web use and can be scaled infinitely without quality loss. PNG exports are great for presentations and documents.

Yes! Once you purchase a license, you can use Sketchitor in both personal and commercial projects. The generated diagrams are yours to use however you like.

Yes, the desktop applications (macOS and Windows) work completely offline. The CLI tool and Node.js library also work offline. Only the web editor requires an internet connection.

Sketchitor supports 30+ shapes including rectangles, circles, diamonds, cylinders, clouds, arrows, flowchart symbols, UML shapes, and more. You can create flowcharts, architecture diagrams, sequence diagrams, mind maps, and custom technical illustrations.

Absolutely! You can customize colors, stroke styles, fill patterns, fonts, line thickness, sketchiness level, and more. Sketchitor also supports themes for consistent styling across multiple diagrams.

Yes! The CLI tool is perfect for CI/CD pipelines. You can store your .sketch files in Git and automatically generate diagrams during your build process. The Node.js library also allows programmatic diagram generation.

No programming knowledge is required! The DSL is designed to be simple and intuitive. If you can write "rectangle x=0 y=0 width=100 height=60", you can use Sketchitor. Check out our examples and online editor to get started.

For desktop apps: macOS 11+ or Windows 10+ with 4GB RAM and 100MB disk space. For CLI/library: Node.js 16+ required. The web editor works in any modern browser.

Desktop applications check for updates automatically and notify you when new versions are available. CLI/library updates are managed through npm. All updates are free for licensed users during the first year.

Yes! Use our online editor to try Sketchitor without any installation. You can create and export diagrams to see if it fits your needs. The CLI tool also has a free tier with watermarked exports.