Requstory

Requstory is an open-source diagram language tool that turns plain text Requ syntax into swimlane workflows and operating maps.

Requstory is an open-source diagram language designed for people and large language models. Users write workflows and operating maps using Requ syntax and see the diagrams update as they type. It supports defining teams, customer journeys, AI agents, handoffs, and swimlanes. The tool provides a syntax playground, diagnostics, shareable diagrams, and SVG exports. The same source code works in the web playground, the command line, and browser embeds. It is built for developers and teams who want to generate structured workflow maps from text inputs.

Requstory at a glance

Best for: Software engineer, Product manager
Runs on: Web, CLI
Pricing: Open source
Released: November 2021
Category: AI productivity tool
Website: requstory.com

Key features

Write Requ syntax to create workflows
Turn plain text into operating maps
View diagnostics for syntax checking
Share diagrams easily
Export diagrams as SVG
Use CLI and browser packages

Use it for

Map customer journeys and handoffs
Define team structures and AI agents
Create swimlane workflows from text

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