Would you use an AI tool that generates architecture diagrams from plain text? Looking for honest feedback

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Hey everyone! 👋

I've been a full-stack developer for years, and one thing that always bugged me was the gap between having an idea and having a proper architecture plan. Every time I started a new project, I'd spend hours on whiteboards or draw.io trying to map out services, databases, APIs...

So I built Flux Planner — you describe your system in plain text, and AI (Gemini 3.0) generates a complete architecture diagram with connected cards for services, databases, APIs, and infrastructure.

How it works:

Open a chat and describe your project (e.g., "I need a microservices e-commerce platform with auth, payments, and inventory")
AI generates architecture cards on an interactive board — auto-organized into layers (Frontend, Backend, Data, Infrastructure)
Drag, edit, connect, add checklists, export as PNG/PDF/Markdown

What makes it different from other diagram tools:

Chat-driven — no dragging boxes around, just describe what you need
AI understands architecture patterns — it doesn't just draw boxes, it suggests proper service separation, database choices, API contracts
Multiple AI modes — Software Architect, Product Manager, Growth, Documentation
Export to Markdown — paste it into ChatGPT/Claude and start coding immediately
Version history — checkpoint your architecture as it evolves
Share publicly — generate a link for code reviews or team discussions