Is Open Design truly free?

Yes — Open Design is Apache-2.0 licensed and free to download. You only pay for the API calls you make to your chosen provider (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, etc.) via BYOK.

How is Open Design different from Claude Design?

Claude Design is vendor-locked and cloud-based. Open Design runs locally, is open source under Apache-2.0, and lets you bring your own agent and credentials via DESIGN.md.

Which AI coding agents does it support?

Open Design supports 21+ agents including Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, OpenCode, and Devin — switchable with zero config changes.

Does it run on the desktop or in the browser?

It runs as a desktop app. The daemon and skill runtime execute on your machine; generated artifacts land in your local project directory, not vendor clouds.

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What is Open Design AI?

Open Design is an open-source, local-first AI design workspace built as an alternative to Claude Design. It plugs 21+ coding agents — including Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor — into a composable product-design workflow, covering everything from prototypes to HTML video. Licensed under Apache-2.0, it runs entirely on your desktop with your own API keys and DESIGN.md preferences.

What can Open Design AI do?

21+ Coding Agent Support
Switch between Claude, Codex, Gemini, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Devin, and more with zero config changes.
Desktop-native File Access
Reads local files, Figma exports, and code repos directly — with full terminal-execution power.
End-to-End Design Flow
Covers prototype, web, slides, and HTML video — the full product-design pipeline in one workspace.
Persistent Design Memory
Choices accumulate into DESIGN.md systems and preferences so future generations align with your style.
Apache-2.0 Open Source
Fully open source; bring your own API keys. No vendor lock-in, no cloud dependency.
BYOK Agent Architecture
Plugs into existing agents on your machine rather than replacing them — zero-config agent switching.

Who is Open Design AI for?

Designers and developers who want local-first AI design: Run the full design-to-prototype flow on your own machine using whichever coding agent you already have, keeping files local and costs tied only to your API usage.
Teams switching away from vendor-locked design tools: Replace Claude Design or Figma AI with an open-source alternative that stores DESIGN.md system preferences locally and supports 21+ agents without re-training.