How do I export cloud diagrams from the CLI?

Quick answer

Use the Cloudeval CLI diagram export workflow with a project ID, layout, format, label option, and output path.

This creates review-ready architecture or dependency diagram images from Cloudeval project context.

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What you can expect

A practical path from source input to diagram, report context, docs, exports, and the first AI question to ask.

Start here

Use this to

Create a diagram image from a Cloudeval project in a terminal or automation workflow.

Best source to use

Decide whether the output is private or public before exporting. Keep private by default unless a sanitized share is intentional.

What you need

Cloudeval CLI installed and authenticated.
A Cloudeval project ID.
A chosen layout, format, label setting, and output file.

What you get

PNG or supported image output.
A diagram tied to the current project graph.
A diagram file ready for a report, pull request, or documentation page.

Fastest path to a useful result

1
Find the project ID.
2
Choose architecture or dependency layout.
3
Run the export command with an output path.
4
Review the file before attaching it anywhere public.

Cloudeval manual diagram editing and annotation surface

Helpful docs

CLI command reference CLI overview Diagram concepts Sharing and collaboration

When this works best

Use this for diagrams from existing Cloudeval projects.

Keep exports private unless names, IDs, IPs, and account details are safe to share.

Decision guide

Check	Cloudeval path	Note
Input	Project ID plus layout options.	The project graph drives the image.
Output	Diagram file for review or docs.	Check labels before sharing.
Automation	Non-interactive CLI flags where available.	Good for review packs.
Safety	Private by default.	Remove sensitive details before public use.

Who this is for

DevOps engineers
Documentation owners
Automation authors
AI agents preparing architecture review packs

How it works

1
Create or identify a Cloudeval project ID.
2
Choose the diagram layout, such as architecture or dependency.
3
Choose an export format supported by the current CLI command.
4
Run this command with output and non-interactive flags where appropriate.
shell
```
cloudeval projects export-diagram
```
5
Attach the exported image to a report, review, pull request, or documentation page.
6
Avoid exporting private resource details into public locations unless the share is intentional.

Headless diagram export for a review pack

A CI or agent workflow can export an architecture diagram image after creating a Cloudeval project and running reports.

The workflow can attach the image and report links to a review document or pull request discussion.

Terminal and agent workflow

Example: this command.
shell
```
cloudeval projects export-diagram <project-id> --layout architecture --format png --labels all --output architecture.png --non-interactive
```
Use --public only for explicit public/share graph export workflows.
Agents can call CLI or MCP workflows depending on the configured environment.

How to trust the result

Run one command manually before putting it into CI or an agent workflow.
Keep project IDs, account details, IPs, and resource names out of public exports unless they are sanitized.
Link exported diagrams back to the Cloudeval project or report when reviewers need details.

FAQ

Which layouts can I export?

Cloudeval supports architecture and dependency diagram export workflows for project diagrams.

Can I export private projects without opening the browser?

Yes, private exports can use authenticated CLI access or scoped Cloudeval access keys depending on the environment.

Should public diagram exports be sanitized?

Yes.

Public publishing should remove resource names, IDs, IPs, account metadata, screenshots, and sensitive findings unless they are intentionally public.

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Build this workflow in Cloudeval

Start with a Cloudeval Azure project, then connect diagrams, reports, source links, CLI automation, and MCP-compatible agent workflows around the same source of truth.