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Dev tools · November 15, 2021

Eraser

A whiteboard that lets you focus on ideas

Eraser launched on November 15, 2021 with 295 votes, #61 of 2,925 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.

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In plain words

Eraser is an ideation tool designed for distributed teams to brainstorm, diagram, wireframe, and conduct interviews. It combines a markdown note editor with a lightweight canvas, allowing users to capture and communicate ideas quickly. The platform serves teams and individuals who need to collaborate visually and textually in a single workspace.

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From the sources

Eraser is an all-in-one ideation tool for distributed teams. Eraser allows users to communicate ideas at the speed of thought using a markdown note editor, a lightweight canvas. Use Eraser for brainstorming, diagramming, wireframing, and interviewing!

Create technical diagrams using AI. Deliver consistent, accurate designs faster.

Create, search, update, and export from Claude, Cursor, or ChatGPT. Ground diagrams in your codebase and screenshots, not just text. Eraser is proudly trusted by some of the largest companies in the world and their securityfrom eraser.io

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