In simple English
This program helps you build websites, slides, and videos using artificial intelligence. You type what you want, and the program uses your team's brand rules to design it. It works with popular coding assistants like Claude and Cursor. You can run it on your own computer or on a server. It is free to download and use under an open-source licence.
What it is
OpenDesign is a local-first workspace that connects your design systems and templates to coding assistants. It renders interactive web prototypes, presentations, and motion graphics in real time.
What it is good for
Solo builders who want to create professional software prototypes, presentations, and design assets without leaving their terminal or text editor.
- Works with over twenty popular coding assistants and command-line tools.
- Includes more than one hundred built-in design systems and templates.
- Runs locally on your computer with a simple desktop app or Docker.
- Requires Node.js and pnpm if you choose to build it from source.
- Consumes considerable memory when running local design agents and browser preview frames.
- Linux users must build from source because prebuilt binaries are not currently provided.
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