Gleek

What is Gleek?

Gleek is a diagram-making tool designed for developers who prefer working with a keyboard instead of a mouse. It uses a simple text-based syntax to turn your descriptions into visuals, supporting a wide range of diagram types: informal diagrams, flowcharts, class diagrams, sequence diagrams, state diagrams, Gantt charts, user journey maps, entity-relationship diagrams, UML diagrams, and object diagrams.

Key features include:

• Keyboard-only diagramming — create diagrams without a single click
• Version control — diagrams are managed through text descriptions, making changes easy to track
• Live collaboration — work together with others in real time
• Export options — export diagrams in multiple formats
• Design templates — get a head start on common diagram types
• Customization options — adjust diagrams to your needs

Who created Gleek?

Gleek was developed by a team led by a founder who wanted to build a diagramming tool for developers who, like him, preferred the keyboard over the mouse. It was built from the ground up as a text-based diagram tool for that workflow.

What is Gleek used for?

Gleek is useful for:

• Software design — conceptual design of software architecture, class diagrams, sequence diagrams, state diagrams, and object diagrams
• Database work — visualizing entity-relationship diagrams and structuring databases
• Project planning — Gantt charts for timelines and planning project ideas
• User experience — user journey diagrams to map out user experiences
• Quick visualization — flowcharts and informal diagrams for visualizing ideas

Because diagrams are defined as text, Gleek fits naturally into version-controlled workflows and makes it easy to iterate on ideas without leaving the keyboard. Real-time collaboration supports teams planning and finalizing project ideas together.

Summary

Gleek is a keyboard-driven diagramming tool for developers. It converts simple text syntax into diagrams — from flowcharts and UML to Gantt charts and entity-relationship diagrams — and offers version control, live collaboration, multi-format export, and design templates.