Private, text to entity-relationship diagram tool
Create ER diagrams, SQL schemas, and DBML models. No Signup required, Nothing to install. All diagrams are 100% private, secure and processed locally right in your web browser
Private, text to entity-relationship diagram tool launched on June 8, 2023 with 262 votes, #104 of 4,655 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.
In plain words
Private is a text-to-entity-relationship diagram tool that converts written descriptions into visual database schemas. It helps developers and database designers quickly transform natural language specifications into structured ER diagrams. The tool is designed for anyone needing to visualize database relationships without manually drawing diagrams, streamlining the process of database planning and documentation.
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From the sources
Create ER diagrams, SQL schemas, and DBML models entirely in your browser. No uploads, no tracking, and fully offline. Your database schema never leaves your computer. Ideal for engineering teams that prioritize privacy and data protection. Your diagrams stay on your computer. No uploads, no accounts, no cloud storage, and no tracking scripts. After the first load, the entire application runs locally in your browser without an internet connection. Database schemas often contain critical business logic and internal architecture. Keep everything secure and local. Define relational database diagrams using open-source schema languages with instant visual rendering. Export CREATE TABLE…from databasediagram.com
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