Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uxxu?

Uxxu is a collaborative platform for modeling, documenting, and analyzing software architecture. It allows teams to create interconnected C4 architecture diagrams, organize architecture into projects, and explore systems from high-level context diagrams down to detailed components.

Who can benefit from using Uxxu?

Uxxu is designed for software architects, developers, DevOps engineers, and engineering teams who need to understand and document complex system architectures. It helps organizations maintain a shared view of their architecture and improve collaboration between teams.

What types of diagrams can I create in Uxxu?

Uxxu supports C4 architecture diagrams, including System Context, Container, and Component diagrams. These diagrams allow you to describe your system at different levels of detail and drill down into the internal structure of services and applications.

How are diagrams connected in Uxxu?

In Uxxu, diagrams are interconnected. You can start with a high-level architecture view and create sub-diagrams that explain systems in more detail. This works similarly to navigating a map: you can zoom from context diagrams into containers and components to explore how the system works internally.

Can teams collaborate in Uxxu?

Yes. Uxxu supports real-time collaboration. Organizations can invite collaborators with roles such as Viewer, Editor, or Admin, allowing teams to work together on architecture diagrams and documentation.

How does Uxxu organize architecture?

Architecture in Uxxu can be organized into organizations, projects, and subprojects. This structure helps teams manage large systems and keep diagrams and architecture elements organized while maintaining shared architecture models between related projects.

Does Uxxu provide architecture analytics?

Yes. Uxxu analyzes your architecture and provides metrics such as architecture size, number of diagrams, diagram density, technology lifecycle, and system dependencies. These insights help teams understand complexity and identify potential architectural risks.

How does licensing work in Uxxu?

Each organization in Uxxu has its own licenses, which can be purchased independently. Every organization also includes a free plan that allows up to 100 architecture items. This makes it easy to start modeling your architecture and scale your license as your projects grow.

What makes Uxxu different from other diagram tools?

Unlike traditional diagram tools, Uxxu treats architecture as a structured model rather than static drawings. Diagrams are interconnected, architecture elements are reusable, and built-in analytics provide insights into complexity, dependencies, and technology usage.