Text based UML Diagram Generators

Question

Which generator tools do you know that are able to generate UML (and perhaps other) diagrams out of text (simple ASCII) based input?

I'm looking for something like

Requirements:

Generator shouldn't have too many dependencies
CLI based - specify input and output file
Output names should be predictable or specifiable
Possible output formats: SVG, PNG, JPEG, PDF
Generator should be free to use, or available for purchase (no subscription)
Ideally diagram layouting can be influenced in case default layout isn't pleasant
Clean visual diagrams - pleasant to view and read
Actively maintained software

Alternatively to a CLI Tool reading ASCII input I'd also be interested in UML Libraries.

Thanks so far Claude

The [ADia](https://github.com/pylover/adia) is exactly developing for this purpose. — pylover, Aug 21 '21 at 17:19

score 15 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 02 '13 at 00:20

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As far as I know I keep the most extensive list of textual UML tools here: http://modeling-languages.com/uml-tools/#textual

Hope you'll find at least one that you like

answered Dec 02 '13 at 00:20

Jordi Cabot

thank you! there are indeed a few interesting tools that might fit my requirements. – claudegex Dec 02 '13 at 12:08

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 29 '13 at 13:16

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StarUml - http://staruml.sourceforge.net/en/ is open source editor that stores result in XML file. Export to pictures is supported

answered Nov 29 '13 at 13:16

Dewfy

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thanks, but actually am looking for tools that use text input. – claudegex Nov 29 '13 at 14:27
While I really enjoy using StarUML, especially 2.0, keep in mind that it strictly follows the UML 2.0 specification to-the-letter. There is zero room to go outside the spec. That can be a bonus or a negative, depending on your needs. – eduncan911 Jul 03 '17 at 22:17

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