Archyl

What is Archyl?

Archyl is an AI-powered platform for creating and maintaining software architecture documentation. It builds interactive C4 model diagrams, discovers your system structure directly from a connected Git repository, and keeps everything in sync using architecture as code. Teams get clear, living diagrams instead of stale wiki pages that fit modern development workflows.

Top Features:

• Interactive C4 diagrams: map your system across four clear levels of abstraction.
• AI discovery: connect a Git repo and let AI map your codebase automatically.
• Architecture as code: define diagrams in YAML and version them like source.

Use Cases:

• Onboarding: help new engineers understand system structure without reading every single file.
• Documentation: keep architecture diagrams current as the underlying codebase keeps changing.
• Decision records: import and track architecture decisions alongside your living diagrams.

Who Can Use Archyl?

• Engineering teams: document complex systems and share a single source of truth.
• Software architects: design and communicate structure using the standard C4 model.
• Tech leads: keep documentation aligned with code as projects grow over time.

Pricing

• Free (individuals): solo developers can document and discover architecture at no cost.
• Business (per seat): growing teams collaborate with shared projects and added controls.
• Scale (per seat): larger organizations get advanced features for company-wide architecture work.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Always current: AI discovery keeps diagrams aligned with the real codebase.
• Standard model: built around the widely used C4 architecture approach.
• Version control: architecture as code lets you track every change clearly.

Cons:

• Learning curve: the C4 model and YAML DSL take some getting used to.
• Per-seat cost: larger teams may find seat pricing adds up quickly.
• Developer focus: non-technical stakeholders might need help reading the diagrams.

FAQs:

1) What is the C4 model?

It is a standard way to describe software architecture across four levels of detail.

2) Does Archyl read my code?

Yes, you connect a Git repository and AI analyzes the codebase to draft diagrams.

3) Is there a free plan?

Yes, individual developers can use it for free before upgrading to team plans.

4) Can I version my diagrams?

Yes, architecture as code stores diagrams in YAML so you can track changes.

5) Does it integrate with other tools?

Yes, it includes a REST API and an MCP server for connecting workflows.