Software Engineer
Reference APIs, contribute to RFCs, and sketch prototypes right inside Confluence.
How Capable helps
For software engineers, Confluence with Capable becomes the space where technical knowledge and processes are centralized.
RFCs, ADRs, and design documents are drafted collaboratively and routed for approval. Engineering dashboards summarize active projects, incidents, and release schedules. API documentation and architecture diagrams are version-controlled and governed to avoid confusion. Runbooks and QA test plans are published only after review, ensuring reliability. Engineers spend less time hunting for information and more time delivering code, supported by a trusted, structured knowledge base.
Use cases
Each one links to the Capable app that does it.
API Documentation
Provide developers with a single, well-structured source for API documentation.Formatting for ConfluenceRFCs, ADRs & Tech Design Reviews
Draft RFCs, ADRs, and design proposals directly in Confluence and ensure peer and leadership review.Approval for ConfluenceComponent Gallery
Centralize UI/UX components and docs in Confluence for easy access by designers and developers.Formatting for ConfluenceEngineering Dashboard
Create a dashboard summarizing releases, incidents, RFCs, and metrics.Formatting for ConfluenceArchitecture & System Diagrams
Create, share, and maintain diagrams of systems and infrastructure.Diagrams for Confluence and Jira
Formatting for Confluence
Approval for Confluence
Diagrams for Confluence and JiraThe apps behind it
Each is sold on its own, and most come together in Capable for Confluence under one licence.
Capable for Confluence
Replace a shelf of Confluence add-ons with one app and one licence. Diagrams, approvals, search, Markdown, images, formatting, calendars and publishing share one page index, one asset library and one byline.
Diagrams
Formatting
Markdown
Images
Forms
Approval
Publishing
Sites
Calendar
Quality
Variables
Search
PDF
GitHubCreate
Diagrams, formatted layouts, Markdown, images and forms, made on the page where the work is documented.
Workflow
Get pages approved, publish them to another space or a website, and plan from the dates on your pages.
Other roles in Engineering
- Platform/SREStandardize runbooks, track incidents, and coordinate releases with calendars and approvals.
- Product/Project ManagerPlan features, capture decisions, and share roadmaps without chasing scattered tools.
- Technical WriterPublish clear docs, manage assets, and keep everything structured and searchable.
Trusted by admins, loved by teams
What people say about Capable in their Atlassian Marketplace reviews.
Capable is packed with features. The various diagram styles are awesome, and our engineers appreciate the Markdown capabilities.
Jens SchumacherAtlassian Marketplace review Covers the majority of our users’ use cases. The support and enhancements justify a 4/4 rating, and we look forward to further improvements.
Mohamed AbozeedAtlassian Marketplace review I rarely come across an app that not only works perfectly and has a ton of features but also has a beautiful UI, and a well thought out UX and navigation.
Kristian KlimaAtlassian Marketplace review This diagram tool is a game changer. Support is efficient and professional. This plugin could - and should - quickly become a new standard.
Brice HogrelAtlassian Marketplace review This is honestly one of the best apps for diagramming in Confluence I have used. C4 Modelers take note of this fantastic app!
William KennedyAtlassian Marketplace review Capable has become a solid addition to our team’s planning. The approval feature is handy and the calendar has helped us stay on top of deadlines.
Sebastian GolzAtlassian Marketplace review Stellar, and not just because there are 5 stars! Jack was quick to pick up our issue and understood what the right solution was.
AndrewAtlassian Marketplace review This app makes it easy to manage diagramming, while providing best practices and tons of diagram types. Can recommend.
Szakál BalázsAtlassian Marketplace review
Begin your journey with Capable
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