An MIT-licensed infinite-canvas whiteboard SDK for React, React Native, and plain JavaScript apps, positioned as a free alternative to tldraw.
kiraaziz/Neoflow
Open-source whiteboard app for real-time team collaboration and drawing, built on the tldraw engine with AI features.
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- 378
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- Open issues
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- Last commit
- 7 months ago
What is it?
Neoflow is a web-based whiteboard for teams, designers and anyone who wants to sketch ideas together. It is built on top of the tldraw engine and runs as a Next.js and React application.
The project focuses on a simple, intuitive interface for drawing and arranging content on an infinite canvas, with real-time collaboration so several people can work on the same board. It also includes AI features intended to support the creative workflow.
To run it locally, clone the repository, configure the required environment variables in a .env file, install dependencies with npm, and start the development server on localhost:3000.
Key features
- 01Real-time collaboration on a shared whiteboard
- 02Built on the tldraw drawing engine
- 03AI features to support the creative workflow
- 04Simple, intuitive interface for drawing and arranging ideas
- 05Open source and free to use
Use cases
- Brainstorming sessions with a remote team
- Sketching wireframes and design concepts together
- Mapping out ideas, flows and diagrams during meetings
Quick start
- 1
Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/kiraaziz/Neoflow.git - 2
Go to the project directory
cd Neoflow - 3
Install dependencies (the README uses --force)
npm --force i - 4
Start the development server, then open http://localhost:3000
npm run dev
Things to know
- The README says to set up a .env file with required variables but defers the details to documentation it does not link.
- The license metadata field is empty, although the README states the project is MIT licensed.
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FAQ
- What is Neoflow?
- Open-source whiteboard app for real-time team collaboration and drawing, built on the tldraw engine with AI features. Neoflow is a web-based whiteboard for teams, designers and anyone who wants to sketch ideas together. It is built on top of the tldraw engine and runs as a Next.js and React application.
- Is Neoflow free to use? What license does it have?
- Neoflow has no declared license. Its code is public, but without a license you have no explicit permission to reuse it; ask the author before relying on it.
- Is Neoflow still maintained?
- No commits for 6+ months. The last commit to Neoflow was on Mar 19, 2026.
- What can I use Neoflow for?
- Brainstorming sessions with a remote team Sketching wireframes and design concepts together Mapping out ideas, flows and diagrams during meetings
- How do I install Neoflow?
- Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/kiraaziz/Neoflow.git Go to the project directory: cd Neoflow Install dependencies (the README uses --force): npm --force i Start the development server, then open http://localhost:3000: npm run dev
- Where can I get Neoflow?
- The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/kiraaziz/Neoflow
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