Stay in control of the architecture your AI agent generates
When an AI agent scaffolds a system, you need to see exactly what it built — and keep that view alive as the code evolves. Frametrue gives you a C4 architecture diagram that updates incrementally with every agent edit, so you always have an accurate picture for review and handoff.
What you get
- A C4 System Context diagram that reflects your agent's architecture decisions — automatically, with no manual redrawing
- Stable node IDs so "update component X" actually persists across every future agent edit
- Incremental, not regenerative — only changed elements update; manual label refinements survive the next agent commit
- A shareable, always-current embed you can drop into your README or review doc — it stays live as the codebase evolves
- BYO-tokens: no Frametrue subscription required — bring your own Anthropic API key and self-host
How architecture review works with Frametrue
The typical AI-agent workflow today produces a diagram once — then the diagram and the code immediately diverge. The next time you need an architecture view, you ask the agent to regenerate it, losing any manual refinements you made and getting a fresh graph with new IDs.
Frametrue breaks this cycle. Each diagram element carries a permanent ID. When Claude Code calls the Frametrue MCP server to add a new service, only that node is inserted — the rest of the diagram is untouched. When a relationship is renamed, only that edge updates. You remain in control: the diagram is yours to annotate, and agent edits layer on top without wiping your work.
Architecture review becomes a live activity rather than a periodic regeneration task. Stakeholders can link to the embed URL and see the current state at any moment, without waiting for someone to re-run the agent.
| Incremental editing (Frametrue) | One-shot regeneration tools |
|---|---|
| Diagram reflects each edit in place | Regenerate from scratch — lose manual refinements |
| Every element addressable by ID | IDs reset on each regeneration |
| Persists reliably | Re-generates full graph; no guarantees |
| Survive the next agent edit | Wiped on next regeneration |
| Always live — polls the real diagram | Snapshot at generation time |
Frequently asked questions about AI-generated architecture diagrams
What is an AI-generated C4 architecture diagram?
A C4 architecture diagram is a structured view of your software system — showing the people, systems, and relationships your AI agent has introduced. With Frametrue, this diagram is not a one-shot snapshot: every node has a stable ID, so when an AI agent adds a service or changes a relationship, only that element updates. You always have an accurate picture for architecture review and handoff — not a stale regeneration.
How does Frametrue keep an architecture diagram up to date as an AI agent edits code?
Frametrue exposes an MCP server that Claude Code (or any MCP-compatible agent) calls directly. When the agent adds a component, renames a service, or draws a new relationship, it issues a targeted edit via the MCP tool — not a full regeneration. Because each element has a permanent ID, subsequent edits find and update the right node without touching the rest of the diagram. The result is an always-current view that survives hundreds of agent commits.
Why does stable node identity matter for architecture review?
When a diagram regenerates from scratch on every agent edit, IDs reset and any manual label adjustments you made are lost. Reviewers see a new diagram each time and cannot track what changed. Frametrue's stable IDs mean you can ask the agent to 'update node X' and trust it will persist — so the diagram you review after 50 edits is the same one you reviewed after 5, just incrementally refined.
Can I use Frametrue for architecture review without a Frametrue account?
Yes. Frametrue is BYO-tokens: you supply your own Anthropic API key and run the MCP server locally. There is no Frametrue subscription required to create or edit diagrams. The architecture diagrams live in your self-hosted Frametrue instance, accessible from your local Claude Code session.
What architecture diagram types does Frametrue support?
Frametrue currently supports C4 System Context diagrams (Level 1) — the most useful view for capturing people, software systems, and their relationships at the team and product level. This covers the vast majority of architecture review use cases. C4 Container diagrams (Level 2) are on the roadmap.
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