Vibecode Gleek

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Gleek's solo core is compact: build a browser-based keyboard diagramming editor with drag, resize, connect, keyboard shortcuts, autosave, and SVG or PNG export. A competent builder can reach a useful personal version in one sitting, while the paid product mainly wins on interaction polish, collaboration.

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README.md
# Gleek indie build

## Goal

Build the smallest trustworthy replacement for the core Gleek workflow for one developer or a tiny team.

## Scope

Build a browser-based keyboard diagramming editor with drag, resize, connect, keyboard shortcuts, autosave, and SVG or PNG export.

## Quick start

1. Install the documented dependencies.
2. Copy `.env.example` to `.env`.
3. Run the development command chosen during implementation.
4. Complete the acceptance checks in `BUILD_PLAN.md`.

## Honest limits

This build deliberately does not replace:
- multiplayer cursors and comments
- large template libraries
- high-fidelity import and export
- presentation and enterprise controls

If those capabilities are essential, use Mermaid instead of pretending the gap is solved.

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why people still pay

Gleek: The shapes are easy; customers pay for low-friction editing, reliable exports, collaboration, and a canvas that never fights them.

what you lose

xmultiplayer cursors and comments

xlarge template libraries

xhigh-fidelity import and export

xpresentation and enterprise controls

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the escape hatch

Don't feel like building it? These folks already made it free.

Mermaid Live EditorType Mermaid, see the diagram immediately, and export it; narrower than Gleek, but finished, free, and pleasantly uncomplicated.6.7kaug 2026open sourcePlantUML ServerA usable browser editor for architecture, sequence, process, and data-model diagrams written as text; the syntax is less forgiving than Gleek's.2.2kjun 2026open source

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the numbers

Gleek pricing

planmonthlyannual (per mo)what you get
free$0$05 files; 40 objects/file; PNG export only; local-browser storage; no AI
premium monthly$8.02Unlimited diagrams and objects; premium export/collaboration features
premium per activity$12.68Unlimited premium access only in months when the account is used
premium yearly$5.62Unlimited diagrams and objects; premium export/collaboration features
teams$8.02/userMinimum 2 users; team collaboration and centralized billing

free tier5 files; 40 objects/file; PNG only; local-browser storage; no AI

billingmonthly + per-active-month + annual; Teams monthly with 2-seat minimum

hidden costsThe per-activity plan charges €10.99 upfront for each month in which it is used, then freezes unused time. Teams has a 2-user minimum. Students and teachers can request a 50% discount.

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questions
Vibecode Gleek

Yes. A competent AI coding agent (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) can build a usable personal Gleek replacement in one session with the prompt on this page. It runs on your own machine or server with no subscription.

How much does Gleek cost?

Gleek's pricing is usage-based or varies by plan · The official pricing URL is recorded, but a stable current amount was not safely recoverable in this pass. Do not publish a number until rechecked..

What do I lose by replacing Gleek?

Honestly: multiplayer cursors and comments; large template libraries; high-fidelity import and export; presentation and enterprise controls. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.

Is there an open-source alternative to Gleek?

Yes: Mermaid Live Editor (Type Mermaid, see the diagram immediately, and export it; narrower than Gleek, but finished, free, and pleasantly uncomplicated.) PlantUML Server (A usable browser editor for architecture, sequence, process, and data-model diagrams written as text; the syntax is less forgiving than Gleek's.) The prompt is for when you want it exactly your way.