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yed · v3.25.1

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8.0

Create diagrams manually, or import external data for analysis

brew install --cask yed
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Trust Score 2/10
Open source +0
Active development +0
Licensed +0
No auto-updates +0
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

yEd is a robust graph editor for creating diagrams and analyzing data, ideal for visualizing complex relationships. It offers manual and automatic layout options, making it suitable for users needing detailed data flow insights.

yEd allows users to create and analyze diagrams manually or by importing external data.

Maturity: The project is mature, with a long history and regular updates.

Community: There's some positive mention on Hacker News, especially for its automatic layouts, but limited recent discussion.

Pros

  • + Rich feature set for diagram creation and data analysis.
  • + Supports manual and automatic layout generation.
  • + Cross-platform compatibility and extensive file format support.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature.
  • - Interface might be overwhelming for less technical users.

Community Mentions

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