AI BriefingA whiteboard for every repl
Key point
Replit has introduced a whiteboard feature, built on Excalidraw, that lets users share and collaborate on visual ideas alongside their code.
Details
Replit has announced support for .draw files, a new way to visually explain ideas and collaborate alongside code. This feature is built on the open source project Excalidraw.
Any new file with the .draw extension acts as a whiteboard, allowing you to draw shapes, free-form sketch, and add text. These files support multiplayer by default, so everyone participating in a repl can sketch and draw diagrams together in real time.
Users can use this for things like:
- Sketching out problem solutions during interviews
- Diagramming internal system architecture
- Quickly prototyping user flows
Work done on Excalidraw.com can be saved with the .draw extension and uploaded directly to Replit, offering great compatibility with existing work.
The following features are planned for the future:
- Color support and more diverse drawing options
- Saving and downloading as images for use in Markdown previews
- Read-only support for presentations and lectures
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