David Thompson

David Thompson

Cofounder Target
3 points
Devscribe
β€’1 review

What's great

Devscribe is a game-changer for software engineers! It brings everything into one beautiful workspace β€” documentation, system architecture (HLD/LLD), API documentation, ERDs, data structure visualization, and even code execution for Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and SQL. No more switching between Notion + Draw.io + VS Code + Postman. It’s clean, fast, offline-friendly, and built purely to support the developer community.
Exactly the tool we always wished existed!

βœ… All-in-one developer workflow
βœ… Offline support
βœ… Multiple docs & diagrams in one place
βœ… Code execution inside the same app
βœ… Perfect for engineering teams & system design practice
βœ… Database + data structure visuals are a huge plus

What needs improvement

It would be great if users could use each feature as a standalone tool as well β€” like API documentation editor separately, or code execution as an independent playground.
A cloud sync option and collaboration features in the future would make Devscribe even more powerful!

✨ Wishlist

  • Modular tools (use Docs / API Docs / Code / Diagrams separately)

  • Live collaboration (like Google Docs / Notion)

  • More languages support for code runner

  • AI suggestions for documentation & diagrams

vs Alternatives

I chose Devscribe because it finally puts docs, diagrams, and code in one place. No more switching between five tools for one project.

How well does offline mode work across all features?

Offline mode is a core philosophy of Devscribe.
Everything β€” docs, diagrams, API docs, database visualization, and code execution β€” works fully offline, right on your machine.

No cloud dependency. No internet required.
Your data stays secure and local, which is perfect for
βœ… enterprises
βœ… security-conscious teams
βœ… developers working on the go

Does it provide snippets, templates, and boilerplates for speed?

Absolutely. Devscribe includes pre-built templates for:

  • HLDs & LLDs

  • API documentation

  • Class diagrams & ERDs

  • Data structure visualization

  • Code snippets (Java, JS, TypeScript, SQL, Shell)

Plus, reusable components and code snippets accelerate documentation and prototyping. More templates are added frequently based on community needs.

Are diagrams or design artifacts versioned alongside code?

Yes! Devscribe stores all your design artifacts β€” diagrams, docs, HLD/LLDs, API specs, database maps β€” in a single project structure, making versioning straightforward. You can easily connect projects to Git, so architecture and technical docs evolve alongside your code, eliminating outdated diagrams forever.

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