Migrate from IcePanel to Archyl: Step-by-Step Guide

Import your IcePanel architecture into Archyl. Add AI discovery, drift detection, DORA metrics, and MCP server integration to your C4 model.

Migrate from IcePanel to Archyl

Export your IcePanel architecture as JSON and import it into Archyl. Keep your systems, actors, apps, stores, components, connections, and tags -- then unlock drift detection, conformance, and AI-powered architecture tools.

Migrate from IcePanel to Archyl | JSON Import

Import your IcePanel architecture into Archyl via JSON export. Keep systems, actors, apps, stores, components, connections, and tags. Unlock drift detection and DORA metrics.

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Top-level systems from your IcePanel workspace are imported as C4 Software Systems.

Person and external system actors are mapped to C4 People and External Systems.

IcePanel apps (web apps, APIs, services) are imported as C4 Containers.

Databases and data stores are imported as C4 Containers with the appropriate technology.

Components within apps are preserved in the C4 hierarchy.

All connections between elements with labels and protocols.

Custom tags applied to your IcePanel elements are imported and preserved.

Export JSON from IcePanel

In IcePanel, use the export feature to download your architecture model as a JSON file.

Select IcePanel format

In Archyl's import dialog, choose "IcePanel" as the source format.

Upload your exported JSON file. Archyl parses the structure and maps it to the C4 model.

Archyl creates your full C4 model from the IcePanel export. Review the mapping and start using Archyl features.

Get a 0-100% health score showing how accurately your documentation reflects your actual codebase. Catch drift before it compounds.

Define architecture rules and run automated checks to ensure your system stays within defined guardrails.

Track deployment frequency, lead time, change failure rate, and recovery time alongside your architecture health.

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Architecture Decision Records

Link ADRs directly to C4 elements so every design decision has traceable context within your architecture model.

Attach OpenAPI, AsyncAPI, or GraphQL schemas to containers and components. Keep contracts versioned alongside your architecture.

How do IcePanel concepts map to C4?

IcePanel systems become C4 Software Systems, apps become Containers, stores become Containers with database technology, components remain Components, and actors map to People or External Systems depending on their type.

What about IcePanel flows?

IcePanel flows describe sequences of interactions. These are imported as Archyl flows where possible, preserving the step-by-step interaction sequences between your architecture elements.

Do I need a specific IcePanel plan to export?

Refer to IcePanel's documentation for export capabilities on your plan. Archyl accepts the standard JSON export format.

Can I keep using IcePanel alongside Archyl?

Yes. You can re-export from IcePanel and re-import into Archyl whenever you want. Some teams use Archyl specifically for drift detection and conformance while continuing to use other tools for initial diagramming.

Ready to migrate from IcePanel?

Export your IcePanel model as JSON and import it. Keep your systems, containers and components, and unlock AI-powered drift detection, conformance, and DORA metrics.