Inkdrop

Automatically discovers and maps cloud infrastructure resources by establishing authenticated connections to cloud provider APIs (AWS, Azure, GCP) and performing recursive resource enumeration across compute, networking, storage, and database services. Uses provider-native SDKs to query resource metadata, relationships, and configurations without requiring manual resource specification or template parsing.

Transforms discovered cloud resources and their relationships into visual topology diagrams using graph layout algorithms (likely force-directed or hierarchical layout) that position nodes (resources) and edges (connections) to minimize overlap and improve readability. Applies visual styling rules based on resource type (compute, storage, network) to create color-coded, semantically meaningful diagrams without user intervention.

Provides filtering mechanisms to scope infrastructure discovery and visualization to specific regions, resource types, tags, or logical groupings (e.g., VPCs, resource groups) before diagram generation. Implements provider-specific filtering logic that maps to each cloud's native tagging, labeling, and organizational constructs (AWS tags, Azure resource groups, GCP labels) to enable focused visualization of infrastructure subsets.

Converts generated topology diagrams into multiple export formats (SVG, PNG, PDF, potentially Visio or other formats) for use in documentation, presentations, and external tools. Implements format-specific rendering pipelines that preserve diagram quality, styling, and interactivity (where applicable) across different output media.

Periodically re-queries cloud provider APIs to detect changes in infrastructure state (new resources, deleted resources, modified configurations) and automatically updates stored diagrams to reflect current state. Implements change tracking logic that identifies deltas between previous and current resource inventories and triggers diagram regeneration when significant changes are detected.

Discovers and aggregates resources across multiple cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) in a single unified inventory, implementing provider-specific API clients that normalize resource metadata into a common schema. Enables cross-cloud relationship mapping where applicable (e.g., data replication between cloud providers) while maintaining provider-specific resource type information.

Provides interactive visualization interface where users can click on diagram elements to inspect detailed resource metadata, configuration, and relationships. Implements client-side or server-side resource detail retrieval that fetches full resource configuration from cloud provider APIs on-demand, enabling drill-down exploration without loading all details upfront.

Manages secure storage and rotation of cloud provider API credentials (API keys, OAuth tokens, service account files) using encrypted credential vaults and provider-specific OAuth flows. Implements secure credential handling patterns that minimize exposure of sensitive credentials while enabling continuous API access for resource discovery and change detection.

Analyzes discovered cloud resources to estimate infrastructure costs based on resource type, size, region, and usage patterns. Implements cost calculation logic that maps resource configurations to cloud provider pricing models and identifies cost optimization opportunities (e.g., underutilized resources, untagged resources that may indicate waste).

Analyzes discovered cloud resources against common compliance frameworks and security best practices (e.g., CIS benchmarks, AWS Well-Architected Framework) to identify misconfigurations and compliance violations. Implements rule-based assessment logic that checks resource configurations against predefined security policies and generates compliance reports with remediation recommendations.