C4 Context Diagram
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MermaidShow the big picture of how your system fits into its environment using the C4 model approach. This template maps users, your system, and external dependencies with clear boundaries — perfect for explaining system scope to stakeholders, planning integrations, documenting architecture decisions, or onboarding new team members to complex platforms.
How to create a C4 Context Diagram
To create a C4 context diagram, follow these steps:
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Define system scope
Clearly identify what system you're documenting and its primary purpose.
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Identify users
List all types of people who interact with your system (customers, admins, operators).
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List external systems
Identify all third-party or external systems your system depends on or integrates with.
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Set system boundary
Use enterprise or system boundaries to show what's inside vs outside your control.
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Create person elements
Add user personas with descriptions of their roles.
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Add system elements
Include your main system and all external systems with clear labels.
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Draw relationships
Use arrows to show how users interact with systems and how systems communicate with each other.
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Review & validate
Ensure all key interactions are captured and the diagram accurately represents the system context at the highest level.
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