How to Easily Create Flowcharts Directly in VSCode

Scenario

When analyzing a business process, a flowchart is often required. Traditional diagram tools such as Visio or YUtile require leaving the development environment.

Implementation

Open VSCode, open the Extensions view, and search for Draw.io Integration .

Click Install to add the extension.

Create a file with the .drawio extension, for example test.drawio, and open it in VSCode.

VSCode automatically switches to the Draw.io editor. In the lower‑left corner click More Shapes to load additional diagram symbols.

Design the flowchart using the available shapes and connectors.

When the diagram is complete, click the export button and choose a format such as PNG, SVG, or PDF.

Select the desired format and confirm the export to generate the file.