LikeC4 Migration
Migrate from LikeC4 to Archyl

Archyl is the first tool to support LikeC4 imports. Bring your custom element kinds, nested hierarchies, properties, hashtag tags, and relationships into a platform with drift detection, conformance, and AI-powered tools.

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1model {
2  customer = actor 'Customer'
3  shop = system 'Storefront' {
4    web = container 'Web App'
5    api = container 'Checkout API'
6    db = database 'Orders DB'
7  }
8  customer -> web 'browses'
9  web -> api 'REST/JSON'
10  api -> db 'SQL'
11}
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What gets imported

Everything transfers to Archyl

Your architecture model is preserved during the import.

Custom Element Kinds

Your specification-defined element kinds (system, service, database, etc.) are mapped to C4 types.

Nested Hierarchies

Deeply nested element structures are preserved, maintaining your full architecture tree.

.c4 Source Files

Paste or upload your .c4 source files directly -- no conversion needed.

Hashtag Tags

Tags defined with the # syntax are imported and applied to their elements.

Relationships

All directional relationships with labels and technology annotations.

Properties

Custom properties defined on elements are preserved as metadata.

Step by step

Migrate in minutes, not days

No complex tooling, no manual re-entry.

1

Copy your .c4 content

Open your LikeC4 source files and copy the content, or have the .c4 files ready for upload.

2

Select LikeC4 format

In Archyl's import dialog, choose "LikeC4" as the source format.

3

Paste or upload your files

Paste your .c4 content directly or upload your source files. Archyl handles the rest.

4

Review and extend

Archyl maps your element kinds to C4 types and builds the full model. Review the mapping and start leveraging Archyl features.

What you gain

What Archyl adds once you are in

After the import, these capabilities work on the model you brought with you.

Drift Detection

Get a 0-100% health score showing how accurately your documentation reflects your actual codebase. Catch drift before it compounds.

Conformance Rules

Define architecture rules and run automated checks to ensure your system stays within defined guardrails.

DORA Metrics

Track deployment frequency, lead time, change failure rate, and recovery time alongside your architecture health.

MCP Server (191 Tools)

Query architecture data from Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf through 191 specialized MCP tools. Architecture knowledge at your fingertips.

Architecture Decision Records

Link ADRs directly to C4 elements so every design decision has traceable context within your architecture model.

API Contracts

Attach OpenAPI, AsyncAPI, or GraphQL schemas to containers and components. Keep contracts versioned alongside your architecture.

Questions teams ask before switching

How are custom element kinds mapped?

Archyl maps LikeC4 element kinds to C4 model levels. For example, 'system' maps to Software System, 'service' or 'container' maps to Container, and 'component' maps to Component. You can review and adjust mappings after import.

What about LikeC4 views?

LikeC4 views define which elements to show and how to lay them out. Archyl imports all the model data (elements, relationships, tags, properties) and provides its own visual editor for creating views and diagrams.

Is Archyl really the first tool to import LikeC4?

Yes. As of now, Archyl is the first architecture platform to offer native LikeC4 import. We parse the LikeC4 DSL directly, including specification blocks, model definitions, nested hierarchies, and hashtag tags.

Can I import multiple .c4 files?

Yes. You can paste the contents of multiple files into a single import, or upload them sequentially. Archyl merges them into a unified C4 model.

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Be among the first to import your LikeC4 models. Keep your custom kinds, nested hierarchies, and hashtag tags, and unlock drift detection and AI-powered tools.

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Migrate from LikeC4 to Archyl: Step-by-Step Guide

Import your LikeC4 architecture into Archyl. Upgrade from static diagrams to AI-powered discovery, drift detection, and team collaboration.

Migrate from LikeC4 to Archyl

Archyl is the first tool to support LikeC4 imports. Bring your custom element kinds, nested hierarchies, properties, hashtag tags, and relationships into a platform with drift detection, conformance, and AI-powered tools.

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Archyl is the first tool to import LikeC4 models. Migrate your .c4 files with custom element kinds, nested hierarchies, properties, and hashtag tags.

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Your specification-defined element kinds (system, service, database, etc.) are mapped to C4 types.

Deeply nested element structures are preserved, maintaining your full architecture tree.

Paste or upload your .c4 source files directly -- no conversion needed.

Tags defined with the # syntax are imported and applied to their elements.

All directional relationships with labels and technology annotations.

Custom properties defined on elements are preserved as metadata.

Copy your .c4 content

Open your LikeC4 source files and copy the content, or have the .c4 files ready for upload.

In Archyl's import dialog, choose "LikeC4" as the source format.

Paste or upload your files

Paste your .c4 content directly or upload your source files. Archyl handles the rest.

Archyl maps your element kinds to C4 types and builds the full model. Review the mapping and start leveraging Archyl features.

Get a 0-100% health score showing how accurately your documentation reflects your actual codebase. Catch drift before it compounds.

Define architecture rules and run automated checks to ensure your system stays within defined guardrails.

Track deployment frequency, lead time, change failure rate, and recovery time alongside your architecture health.

MCP Server (191 Tools)

Query architecture data from Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf through 191 specialized MCP tools. Architecture knowledge at your fingertips.

Architecture Decision Records

Link ADRs directly to C4 elements so every design decision has traceable context within your architecture model.

Attach OpenAPI, AsyncAPI, or GraphQL schemas to containers and components. Keep contracts versioned alongside your architecture.

How are custom element kinds mapped?

Archyl maps LikeC4 element kinds to C4 model levels. For example, 'system' maps to Software System, 'service' or 'container' maps to Container, and 'component' maps to Component. You can review and adjust mappings after import.

What about LikeC4 views?

LikeC4 views define which elements to show and how to lay them out. Archyl imports all the model data (elements, relationships, tags, properties) and provides its own visual editor for creating views and diagrams.

Is Archyl really the first tool to import LikeC4?

Yes. As of now, Archyl is the first architecture platform to offer native LikeC4 import. We parse the LikeC4 DSL directly, including specification blocks, model definitions, nested hierarchies, and hashtag tags.

Can I import multiple .c4 files?

Yes. You can paste the contents of multiple files into a single import, or upload them sequentially. Archyl merges them into a unified C4 model.

Ready to migrate from LikeC4?

Be among the first to import your LikeC4 models. Keep your custom kinds, nested hierarchies, and hashtag tags, and unlock drift detection and AI-powered tools.