Echo Map
Your architecture,
designed before your code.
The Echo Map is a live system architecture diagram generated from your project description. Every module, endpoint, database table, and dependency — visible and reviewable before a single file is created.
Live Echo Map
What the Echo Map shows you
Every node in the Echo Map has a type, a contract, and a set of connections. The map is not decorative — it is the specification your build will be generated against.
Auth
Authentication, session management, OAuth flows, JWT lifecycle
API
REST endpoints, GraphQL resolvers, WebSocket handlers, rate limiting
Database
Schema, relations, migrations, indices, seed data
Frontend
Pages, components, state management, routing, forms
Infrastructure
Deployment, CI/CD, environment config, scaling
Billing
Payment processing, subscriptions, webhooks, invoicing
Notifications
Email, SMS, push, in-app notification delivery
Analytics
Event tracking, funnel analysis, dashboards, exports
How the Echo Map generates
Pass 0
Intent extraction
Studio reads your description and extracts the fundamental intent — what type of system this is, what problem it solves, who uses it, and what constraints apply.
Pass 1
Category generation
Based on intent, Studio identifies which architectural categories apply to your project. A single-tenant tool looks different from a multi-tenant SaaS. Studio knows the difference.
Pass 2
Self-validation
The generated map is checked for completeness. Are all dependencies declared? Are there any circular dependencies? Are endpoints connected to data sources?
Pass 3
Cross-map integrity
Each node contract is checked against the contracts of its connected nodes. An API endpoint that receives a User type must have a corresponding database table and frontend component.
Frequently asked questions
What is an Echo Map?
An Echo Map is a live, interactive system architecture diagram generated by Claiv Studio from your project description. It shows every architectural category, module, endpoint, database table, and dependency relationship in your software — before any code is written.
How does AI architecture design work in Claiv Studio?
Studio uses a multi-pass process. First it extracts intent from your description. Then it generates categories and modules based on your project type. It runs self-checks for completeness and cross-map integrity checks to ensure all dependencies are accounted for. The result is a full system map you can review and approve.
Can AI design software architecture reliably?
With the right constraints, yes. The Echo Map is not a freeform AI output — it follows a structured 8-category system, generates typed node contracts with inputs, outputs, and failure modes, and self-validates. You review and approve before any code is generated.
Can I edit the Echo Map before building?
Yes. Every node can be renamed, relocated, annotated, split, merged, or removed. You can add categories the AI missed, adjust connections, and write notes on individual modules. The map is yours to refine.
Can I use the Echo Map on an existing codebase?
Yes. Import mode analyses your existing code and generates an Echo Map of what already exists. This is done by the Code Awareness Engine, which supports 11 programming languages.
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