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Violet UML Editor

Ch 127.1of 24 UML Modeling Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3UML diagram typesClass, activity, object, sequence, state, use case
  4. 4Deploymentboth
  5. 5Supported platformsWeb, Windows, Linux
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Overview

Violet UML Editor is ranked #12 of 24 in UML modeling software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

Violet UML Editor plans and pricing

All plans
Violet UML Editor Free Completely free · cross-platform UML editor sourceforge.net · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on UML modeling software

UML diagram types
Class, activity, object, sequence, state, use casegithub.com
Deployment
bothgithub.com
Supported platforms
Web, Windows, Linuxgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
Violet is a UML editor for drawing simple diagrams quickly.sourceforge.net · 4 Oct 2026
Ease of use
The project describes Violet as easy to learn and use.sourceforge.net · 4 Oct 2026
Diagram appearance
The project says Violet draws nice-looking diagrams.sourceforge.net · 4 Oct 2026
Audience
Violet is intended for developers, students, teachers, and authors who need simple UML diagrams quickly.sourceforge.net · 4 Oct 2026
License
The project is licensed under GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2).sourceforge.net · 4 Oct 2026
Operating systems
The project lists Linux, Mac, and Windows as supported operating systems.sourceforge.net · 4 Oct 2026
Interface
The project lists Java Swing and Java SWT as user interfaces.sourceforge.net · 4 Oct 2026
Programming language
The project lists Java as its programming language.sourceforge.net · 4 Oct 2026
Download source
The source code repository directs users to SourceForge to download and use the software.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Build requirements
The repository says building from source requires Java Development Kit 17 or greater and Maven 3 or greater.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Build process
The repository says to run `mvn clean package` from the root directory to compile and package the project.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Contributions
The maintainer invites contributors to submit pull requests and says they will examine the request and contact the contributor.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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