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Up to three tools. The table shows the data as-is, without picking a “best”.
| Field | D2 | Task | Lychee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Universal | Universal, GitHub | Universal |
| Local support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Paid API | No | No | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 25761 | 16315 | 4065 |
| Last activity | October 11, 2026 | — | October 26, 2026 |
| Install complexity | Easy with a supported package manager; Homebrew must already be installed for this command. Official binaries, Windows, Linux, and source options are documented. | سهل / Easy | — |
| Category | Workflow, UI | Workflow, DevOps | Testing, Workflow |
| Best use | For developers and small teams that want architecture and data-flow diagrams close to the repository and reviewable as text. Use it when relationships matter more than pixel-perfect placement; not for free-form marketing design or exact manual positioning. | Best for a developer or small team whose project commands span languages, folders, and tools. It provides documented entry points that people and agents can use and review in Git. Existing scripts may be enough for a simple project; Task does not install project tools or sandbox their commands. | For documentation authors and small teams checking references locally or in CI. Start with a specific file and interpret findings; it does not establish complete site or login functionality. |