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C4 with PlantUML with Hugo

Integration guide for teams shipping diagram rendering in Hugo.

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

Use a Hugo shortcode with resources.GetRemote to render C4 with PlantUML diagrams at build time.

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 Hugo pages and docs.

Typical Hugo integration path: /layouts/shortcodes/diagram.html

C4 with PlantUML integration details

FieldValue
EngineC4 with PlantUML
FrameworkHugo

Hugo implementation checklist

  • Use shortcode for diagram blocks
  • Call remote renderer at build time
  • Add security allowlist for outbound requests

C4 with PlantUML source example

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

C4 with PlantUML in Hugo: quick comparison

Why teams usually prefer the ChartQuery API pattern over direct client-side rendering for C4 with PlantUML in Hugo.

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