draw.io
draw.io is a desktop diagramming app for creating flowcharts, technical diagrams, and visual documentation offline on macOS.
What is draw.io?
draw.io is a diagramming application that helps you create flowcharts, network diagrams, UML diagrams, architecture drawings, wireframes, and other visual documentation on your Mac. The desktop app is designed for offline use, making it useful for users who need to work without an internet connection or who want to keep diagram files on local storage. It includes the main editor tools, shape libraries, and templates used for technical and business diagramming workflows. Common use cases include documenting systems, planning processes, sketching interfaces, and collaborating through shared diagram files stored in local folders or external platforms. The macOS desktop version is a native installable app built by DRAW.IO LTD for people who want the draw.io editor outside a web browser.
Key features
- Create flowcharts, mind maps, UML diagrams, and network diagrams
- Work on diagrams fully offline without an internet connection
- Use built-in shape libraries and templates for common diagram types
- Open, edit, and save diagram files on local storage
- Customize diagrams with text, connectors, styles, and imported assets
- Build technical documentation and architecture visuals for teams or personal projects
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
draw.io is a legitimate offline diagramming app, and its local-first workflow is consistent with its purpose. It may access files you choose to open or save, which is expected for a document editor. If you use connected storage or online integrations outside the offline desktop workflow, your privacy then depends on those services and permissions. Keep the app updated and download installers only from the official draw.io site or its official release channels.
Recommendation: Keep draw.io if you use it for diagrams, documentation, or whiteboarding on your Mac. If you no longer create or edit diagram files, removing it should mainly affect your ability to open or modify draw.io documents locally.
Common paths
/Applications/draw.io.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.jgraph.drawio.desktop
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/draw.io
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.jgraph.drawio.desktop.plist
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