monodraw ☆
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Description:
Tool to create text-based art
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.7.1,118@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @helftone  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: ascii-art diagrams productivity developer-tools macos
Install: brew install --cask monodraw
About:
Monodraw is a powerful ASCII art editor designed specifically for macOS. It allows you to visually create and manipulate text-based diagrams, flowcharts, and wireframes using a familiar interface. The tool excels at generating UML diagrams and technical illustrations that can be version-controlled alongside source code.
Key Features:
  • Visual ASCII art editor with drag-and-drop interface
  • Built-in support for UML diagrams and flowcharts
  • Export to multiple formats including plain text and HTML
  • Grid-based editing with snapping and alignment tools
  • Native macOS app with keyboard shortcuts
Use Cases:
  • Creating technical diagrams for documentation and README files
  • Designing ASCII-based user interfaces for terminal applications
  • Visualizing data structures and algorithms in code comments
Alternatives:
  • asciiflow – Web-based alternative, less feature-rich, no native app
  • textik – Simpler web tool, lacks advanced diagramming features
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jul 7, 2022 1:17pm 1.6.1,111 0 VERSION_BUMP dc0aa9c1
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