# ExcalidrawZ (open-source diagram and mind-mapping app)

> ExcalidrawZ is a free, open-source diagram and mind-mapping app for macOS. Excalidraw app for mac. Powered by pure SwiftUI. It has 1,476 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at chocoford/ExcalidrawZ.

A native Excalidraw client for macOS, iPadOS, and iOS. Powered by SwiftUI. Excalidraw is an excellent drawing tool. ExcalidrawZ keeps the familiar Excalidraw canvas, then adds native file management, iCloud sync, history, export, AI assistance, MCP integration, and Apple-platform interaction details around it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/chocoford/ExcalidrawZ |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 1,476 |
| License | MIT (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | Swift |
| Website | https://excalidrawz.chocoford.com |
| Official | no |
| Category | Diagrams & mind maps |
| Latest release | v2.4.3 (Aug 27, 2026) |
| Last commit | Aug 29, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/chocoford/ExcalidrawZ/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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