astah-professional
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Description:
Software modelling tool
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 11.0.0,ba221e@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @astahnet  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: uml modeling software-architecture diagrams design-tools
Install: brew install --cask astah-professional
About:
Astah Professional is a comprehensive UML modeling tool designed for software architects and developers. It enables the creation of detailed system diagrams, flowcharts, and database schemas to visualize complex software structures. The tool supports code engineering, allowing users to generate code from models and reverse engineer existing codebases.
Key Features:
  • Comprehensive UML 2.x diagram support
  • Code generation and reverse engineering
  • Mind mapping and ER diagram capabilities
  • Project comparison and version control integration
  • Java API for customization
Use Cases:
  • Designing and documenting complex software architectures
  • Reverse engineering legacy codebases for modernization
  • Creating technical documentation and system specifications
Alternatives:
  • PlantUML – Text-based diagramming, free/open source, but less GUI-focused
  • Visual Paradigm – Similar UML features, often more expensive for enterprise use
  • Lucidchart – Cloud-based collaboration, less specialized for software engineering
Version History
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Dec 28, 2025 9:29am 11.0.0,ba221e 0 VERSION_BUMP 7a6cfd18