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Ambastha Diagrams: A Beta Tool for Easy Diagramming in VS Code

Developer Sudhanshu Ambastha has released Ambastha Diagrams, a beta VS Code extension for creating diagrams with a simplified syntax designed for both manual writing and AI generation. The tool, licensed under Apache 2.0, aims to provide a lightweight alternative to complex diagramming tools by using an intuitive `.abd` syntax that works in sandboxed environments without requiring additional installations. Ambastha is seeking community feedback on the project's roadmap and the extension's ability to handle AI-generated diagram prompts.

read1 min publishedMay 26, 2026

We've all been there: you’re in a classroom, a lab, or on a sandboxed device where you can't install your preferred tools. You need to draw a quick diagram, but you're forced to use bulky, slow, 'enterprise-grade' tools that take ten minutes just to load and another ten to figure out how to use.

Let's be real: I’m lazy. I don't want to spend time wrestling with complex syntax just to draw a flowchart. I wanted a syntax that is as simple as possible to write by hand, but also easy for an AI to generate when I give it an example.

That’s why I built Ambastha Diagrams.

You can find the source code, documentation, and the core rendering engine repository here:Ambastha Diagram

Why I built it:

Seeking your feedback

This project is currently in Beta and licensed under Apache 2.0

. I’m at a crossroads regarding the roadmap and would love your input:

.abd

syntax into your prompt and ask it to generate a diagram. I’d love to know how well it handles it! for ex:-

pert
type: aoa
activity: 1-2, 2-3, 2-4, 3-5, 4-5
optimistic: 2, 5, 1, 3, 2
likely: 4, 7, 2, 4, 3
pessimistic: 6, 9, 3, 5, 4

I would love your review, feedback, or any suggestions you might have. If you find this useful, let me know—it will keep me motivated to keep building!

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