The short version
A diagram-as-code language that lets authors specify relative placement of elements.
From the HackerLinks archive
Reladraw
A diagram-as-code language that lets authors specify relative placement of elements.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-27
Last seen:2026-09-27
Times seen:1
Website:github.com
Why it caught our attention
Commenters explicitly praise its approach to controlling diagram layout.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-09-27
“I love it, and I wish it was part of Mermaid.”
kinduff · recommendation
Direct HN comment
“Definitely going to make use of this, I didn't know how much I wanted something like this until right now hahaha.”
ciefa · recommendation
Direct HN comment
Show HN: Reladraw – A diagram language where you decide where to place things