Engine + Framework

C4 with PlantUML with Eleventy (11ty)

Integration guide for teams shipping diagram rendering in Eleventy (11ty).

C4 with PlantUML usage guidance

Best for

  • General diagram rendering
  • Programmatic documentation pipelines
  • Automated visual generation

Syntax tip

Keep C4 with PlantUML source deterministic and reusable across environments.

Quick start

Call the ChartQuery API from your Eleventy (11ty) stack and return rendered C4 with PlantUML output to the UI.

Recommended flow

  1. Store your C4 with PlantUML source in code or markdown.
  2. Send source to a server-side endpoint backed by ChartQuery.
  3. Render returned SVG/PNG in Eleventy (11ty) pages and docs.

Typical Eleventy (11ty) integration path: /server/diagram-renderer

C4 with PlantUML integration details

FieldValue
EngineC4 with PlantUML
FrameworkEleventy (11ty)

Eleventy (11ty) implementation checklist

  • Add a server-side rendering endpoint
  • Validate and sanitize diagram input
  • Cache rendered output for recurring requests

C4 with PlantUML source example

// C4 with PlantUML source
// Add your diagram content here

C4 with PlantUML in Eleventy (11ty): quick comparison

Why teams usually prefer the ChartQuery API pattern over direct client-side rendering for C4 with PlantUML in Eleventy (11ty).

Feature
Eleventy (11ty) native setup
ChartQuery API setup
Server-side rendering without browser dependencies
Unified output (SVG/PNG) for docs, dashboards, and emails
Consistent rendering across environments
Works with CI/CD pipelines
Fits backend-first architectures
Single rendering workflow across multiple frameworks

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