Gaphor
A free and open-source UML and SysML modeling application written in Python, designed for simplicity and power.
What is Gaphor?
Gaphor is a free and open-source modeling application for UML and SysML, written in Python. It provides a fully-compliant UML 2 data model, enabling users to create detailed system visualizations and complex models beyond simple diagram drawing. The tool emphasizes ease of use while offering powerful modeling capabilities.
Software architects, system designers, and engineers who need to create UML or SysML diagrams for system modeling and documentation. It is also suitable for educators and students learning modeling languages.
Developers choose Gaphor for its strict UML 2 compliance, intuitive GTK-based interface, and ability to handle complex models without sacrificing usability. Its open-source nature and scripting support offer flexibility and extensibility not always found in proprietary tools.
Overview
Gaphor is the simple modeling tool
Use Cases
Best For
- Creating UML diagrams for software system documentation
- Modeling systems with SysML for engineering projects
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