We’re excited to introduce the new Visual Editor in Capable Diagrams, making it easier than ever for teams to create, embed, and collaborate on diagrams directly within Confluence. Designed with accessibility and speed in mind, this drag-and-drop editor empowers users of all technical levels to create compelling visual content—no code required.
Built on top of the beloved Excalidraw framework, this new feature is part of Capable’s ongoing mission to deliver smarter, more intuitive tools for content operations in Confluence.
🚀 What’s New
🎨 Visual Diagramming (Drag & Drop)
Create diagrams using a clean, intuitive visual editor.
Add shapes, icons, connectors, and annotations instantly.
All diagrams are natively embedded in Confluence pages.
🔗 Linkable Objects
Connect diagrams to other Confluence pages or external resources with clickable elements.
🧲 Magnetic Arrows
Automatically snap arrows and connectors to objects for easy alignment and logical flow.
✍️ Dynamic Annotation Tools
Add rich, flexible text annotations that enhance understanding without cluttering the diagram.
🧰 Pre-Built Libraries
Choose from over 200+ built-in libraries, including:
AWS Serverless Icons
Azure Architecture
UI Mockups
BPMN, C4, UML, and more
Save time with ready-to-use templates for whiteboards, wireframes, cloud architecture, and journey maps.
Add custom libraries for brand-specific icons and reusable design elements.
💡 Use Cases
Capable Diagrams unlocks visual collaboration for all teams:
Whiteboarding: Brainstorm and plan in real-time during meetings.
Wireframes: Design and iterate on product UI within Confluence pages.
Cloud Architecture: Diagram cloud solutions with official icon sets.
Journey Maps: Visualize user experiences across different stages.
Process Flows & Org Charts: Streamline internal documentation and planning.
🔧 For Power Users: Text-Based Diagram Support
Advanced users can continue using code-based diagram formats, including:
Mermaid
PlantUML
C4
DBML
Seqdiag
TikZ
Capable Diagrams allows hybrid diagrams—visually edit where needed, and switch to code where precision is key.
Benefits
No more plugin overload: Consolidate diagramming, whiteboarding, and technical illustration into one clean interface.
Faster collaboration: Design together, directly in Confluence, without jumping between tools.
Built for teams: Whether you're technical or not, everyone can contribute to better documentation.
Get Started
To explore the new Visual Editor: 👉 Go to any Confluence page
🧩 Insert a Capable Diagram
🎯 Choose “Visual Editor” and start diagramming!