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From \Idea to {Code}:
AI guided software architecture and design

Create and align software architecture and design in real time, enabling spec-driven code generation for faster delivery, less rework and reduced technical debt.

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Solution Brief
Modern software development is complex and demands constant alignment between business goals, architecture decisions and code. Imagine an AI-guided tool helping software teams to model, refine, and implement complex software solutions using structured design, AI-supported decisions and design-aware code generation.
Introducing Cloud Solution Workbench

From Architecture to Code.
Connected by Design.

Cloud Solution Workbench keeps the team aligned on a powerfiul workflow from idea to code.

Architect.

Securely transform business objectives into robust software architecture.

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Design.​
Collaboratively specify software components. Make design a team sport.
Code.​

Empower developers with design-aware coding assistance to focus on high-impact work.

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Architect 

Securely transform business objectives into robust software architecture.

Collaboratively define boundaries, responsibilities and your high-level architecture.

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Define your system’s goals efficient and lightweight.

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Make architecture actionable by documenting decisions, trade-offs, rationale using AI.

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Design

Collaboratively specify software components.

Treat software specifications as code - versioned, iterative, collaborative.

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Refine your architecture into key components, interfaces, flows and domain logic.
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In sync ith reality: architecture elements and the specific design are linked to code repositories.

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Code

Empower developers with design-aware coding assistance.

Automate repetitive configuration activities. Reuse standardized solution pattern.

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Auto-generate code from your designs or simply connect your coding tools to structured design. 

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Reuse proven code patterns and facilitate knowledge sharing across teams.

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Benefits​

Results you can rely on​

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Counter complexity with simplicity.
 

Use lightweight, C4-based models to structure systems. Iterate as needed, and make architecture accessible to the whole team. 

Single, living source of truth

Unify architecture, design, and decisions in one shared model.  Eliminate silos and ensure everyone is always working with the latest version.​

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Accelerated onboarding and time-to-contribution.​

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Happy product and development teams

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100% fit

Workbench fits into your development workflow. Link to issue trackers, code repos, and CI/CD ensuring architecture and design stay connected to delivery in real time.

Spec-Driven Development

Generate implementation and tests directly from structured design specs. Design-aware coding assistants ensure alignment with architecture and intent.  

Loved by experts like you

Whether you are a startup or an enterprise, efficiency isn’t about size - it’s about how you work.

Christian KoepSenior Solution Architect

"I want the customer and me to start with the same clear picture and keep that clarity, even when things change along the way. I like the knowis approach, as it is easy to stay aligned and focused on solving the right problems together."

Matthias WilhelmCEO

"Working together in a banking modernization project with the knowis team has been an excellent experience. From the very beginning, we appreciated the high level of expertise across all roles and the truly collaborative approach they brought to the table."

David MillerSenior Developer

"With Workbench, we’ve reduced repetitive coding tasks by up to 70%, allowing us to focus on building innovative features instead of writing boilerplate code."Lirum Larum Lirum Larum Lirum Larum Lirum Larum Lirum Larum Lirum Larum Lirum Larum 

Thomas BohnAI Leader Banking & Insurance

"Workbench fits right into the tools and environments developers already use, which makes it easy to adopt and benefit from. What I really like is how Workbench uses AI to support from architecture to actual code. It’s genuinely helpful throughout the entire workflow."

Joachim GrossProduct Owner

"Providing a solution for our customers based on knowis software has proven to be a reliable and scalable choice. We value knowis technological experience as well as the flexibility and adaptability of their software for many years." 

Maciej Teska CEO

“The modern visualization approach makes architecture intuitive and interactive, keeping architects and developers aligned with a shared, real-time source of truth. It is reducing miscommunication and accelerating decision-making."

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Integrations

Seamlessly complements your development environment​

​Modern software development thrives on connectivity, and so does Workbench. More than just a tool, Workbench integrates effortlessly with your existing development ecosystem, enhancing and complementing your workflows without disruption.

Frequently asked questions​

What is knowis Cloud Solution Workbench?​

knowis Cloud Solution Workbench transforms the software design experience for modern development teams to accelerate and simplify the creation of enterprise-grade software solutions. It combines AI-driven guidance with intuitive tools to help teams define and refine software architecture and software design, aligning everyone across the development lifecycle.

With emphasis on preserving solution context, Workbench ensures that each step in the process builds upon the previous one, seamlessly connecting design specifications to automated code generation. This approach enables teams to produce consistent, high-quality code while reducing repetitive tasks and boosting productivity.

Our product integrates seamlessly into your existing development environment. It supports mainstream languages and technologies, empowering teams to work more efficiently while maintaining flexibility and scalability for future growth. Solutions built with the Workbench are based on open standards and with an open-source preference without any vendor lock-in.

knowis Cloud Solution Workbench enables development teams to focus more energy on problem solving and collaboration and spend less effort on mondane and repeating tasks. That’s why developers who use Workbench experience higher satisfaction and are more productive, which all adds up to engaged developers shipping great software faster.
How is Workbench different from a coding assistant?​

Coding assistants focus on generating snippets of code based on prompts, but they lack a deeper understanding of architecture, design, and most importantly business context. Workbench closes this context gap by integrating AI-powered software architecture and design assistance, ensuring that generated code aligns with the bigger picture.

Unlike coding assistants, our Workbench has a special focus on the early architecture and design steps in the development lifecycle—helping architects structure solutions, refining software design, and improving code-generation through a deep domain understanding.

Rather than competing with coding assistants, Workbench complements them by providing structured design guidance, enabling domain-aware code generation. While coding assistants help write code faster, Workbench makes sure the right code is generated in the right place, with the right context.
Can Workbench be integrated into our existing development environment?

Yes! Workbench is designed to integrate smoothly with your existing tech stack, including version control systems (e.g., GitHub, GitLab), CI/CD pipelines, and development frameworks. It enhances—not replaces—your current workflows, enabling teams to work efficiently with their preferred tools.
What makes Workbench different from other development tools?

At knowis, we see the future of software development as AI-powered, with solution context playing a crucial role in delivering meaningful results. Unlike traditional documentation tools, Workbench actively supports day-to-day software architecture and design tasks, simplifying workflows while preserving critical business context at every stage.

More than just an assistant, Workbench leverages a deep understanding of your solution domain to provide intelligent design recommendations and enables domain-aware code generation. This ensures precise, efficient, and context-driven automation tailored to your specific business challenges.

With its end-to-end integration, Workbench seamlessly connects architecture, design, and implementation. It eliminates repetitive coding tasks, accelerates development, and fosters collaboration across teams—helping you build software faster, smarter, and with greater alignment.
How does Workbench help prevent vendor lock-in?

Workbench enables 100% open co-creation without proprietary runtime components, ensuring your applications remain portable and adaptable. This allows teams to adopt new technologies without affecting existing workloads, future-proofing their development strategies.
How does Workbench support collaborative software design?

Workbench provides a shared design environment where architects, developers, product owners, and business teams can collaborate in real-time. Interactive diagrams, AI-assisted recommendations, and version-controlled design models ensure alignment and transparency across teams.