Arcobay
Arcobay is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that automatically generates client-ready architecture documentation directly from a codebase. It produces living architecture diagrams, decision records, a walkthrough video, and a shareable client handoff portal. The documentation is designed to be understood by non-technical stakeholders, making it ideal for agencies and product teams. The tool integrates with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket, and regenerates diagrams on every push to keep documentation in sync with the code. It also includes an "architecture gate" for pull requests, allowing teams to review proposed architectural changes before merging. This helps prevent unintended architecture drift and improves collaboration. Arcobay captures the rationale behind technical choices by attaching architecture decision records (ADRs) to specific components. The client handoff portal offers a single branded link with all artifacts, updated continuously. The platform leverages AI for analysis, scanning repositories and using large language models to generate diagrams and documentation.
- Category
- Apis
- Pricing
- Paid
Problem solved
Arcobay solves the problem of architecture documentation becoming outdated and hard to communicate to clients. It automatically generates and maintains up-to-date architecture diagrams, decision records, and a client-facing portal, saving engineers time and ensuring stakeholders have a clear, accurate view of the system.
Use cases
- Generate living architecture diagrams from a connected repository
- Create client-ready handoff portals for project delivery
- Attach and track architecture decision records (ADRs)
- Review architecture changes in pull requests via PR Gate
- Produce automated walkthrough videos for stakeholders
- Keep documentation synced with codebase on every push
Audience
- Developers
- Product Managers
- Startups
- Enterprise
Pros
- Automatically updates architecture diagrams on every push
- Provides a branded, shareable client handoff portal
- Captures decision records alongside components
- Includes a PR gate for architecture review
- Supports GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket
Cons
- Paid service; no free tier mentioned on the homepage
- Requires granting read access to your codebase
- Cloud-based processing may be a concern for highly sensitive code
- Limited to supported Git platforms
Official website: https://arcobay.com/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/arcobay