Mobile Experience
OpenFlowKit is designed primarily for desktop browsers, but it provides a functional experience on tablets and phones.
Supported Devices
Section titled “Supported Devices”OpenFlowKit works on:
- Tablets (iPad, Android tablets): Full functionality with touch interactions
- Phones: Basic viewing and editing with some limitations
What Works on Mobile
Section titled “What Works on Mobile”Viewing Diagrams
Section titled “Viewing Diagrams”- Pan and zoom on the canvas
- Open saved diagrams from the home screen
- View exported diagrams
Basic Editing
Section titled “Basic Editing”- Tap nodes to select them
- Drag nodes to reposition
- Add new nodes via touch gestures
- Access the context menu via long-press
Export & Share
Section titled “Export & Share”- Export diagrams to PNG, SVG, JSON
- Share via viewer links
- Open export menu from the toolbar
Limitations on Mobile
Section titled “Limitations on Mobile”Not Supported
Section titled “Not Supported”- Precise alignment: Touch precision is limited for fine-grained positioning
- Multi-select box: Drag-to-select is not available
- Keyboard shortcuts: External keyboards may work but are not optimized
- Context menus: Some right-click actions may be harder to access
Reduced Functionality
Section titled “Reduced Functionality”- Properties Panel: Editing node properties works but is less convenient
- Command Bar: Search and command features work with on-screen keyboard
- Asset Browser: Cloud provider icons and asset libraries are harder to browse
- AI Generation: Flowpilot works but entering prompts is slower
Performance
Section titled “Performance”- Large diagrams may be slower to render
- Autosave still works but may have slightly higher latency
Recommended Workflows for Mobile
Section titled “Recommended Workflows for Mobile”- Review and present: OpenFlowKit is great for viewing diagrams on mobile during meetings or code reviews
- Quick edits: Simple changes like moving nodes or editing labels work well
- Export on-the-go: Export diagrams to include in documents or presentations
For Full Functionality
Section titled “For Full Functionality”For the best experience, use a desktop browser:
- Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge on macOS or Windows
- An external keyboard for shortcut access
- A mouse or trackpad for precise selection
- Pinch-to-zoom works naturally on touch devices
- Double-tap to zoom in on a specific area
- Use the minimap to navigate large diagrams
- The toolbar is touch-friendly with larger tap targets