What is Eraser?

Eraser is a docs and diagrams platform for engineering teams.

Eraser enables developers to create docs and diagrams at the speed of thought via a minimal UI, keyboard-driven flows, markdown, and diagram-as-code.

Docs and diagrams can be saved on the Eraser web app as well as in your GitHub repository.

Eraser has 3 major elements:

Canvas

The canvas is where you can express your visual ideas.

• Organize your canvas using figures
• Use diagram-as-code to draw beautiful technical diagrams
• Use insert menu (/) to find any shape, icon, or element
• 1000+ tech logos and cloud icons included

Note editor

The note editor is where you can create a visual document.

• Insert live diagrams created from the canvas
• Use markdown for formatting
• Save as .MD file to GitHub

Dashboard

The dashboard is for organizing Eraser files created by you and your teammates.

• Create folders and private files
• Search across text on canvas and notes