The open-source Claude Design alternative — run 21 coding agents locally to go from idea to prototype on your own machine.
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?#
- 01
21+ Coding Agent Support
Switch between Claude, Codex, Gemini, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Devin, and more with zero config changes.
- 02
Desktop-native File Access
Reads local files, Figma exports, and code repos directly — with full terminal-execution power.
- 03
End-to-End Design Flow
Covers prototype, web, slides, and HTML video — the full product-design pipeline in one workspace.
- 04
Persistent Design Memory
Choices accumulate into DESIGN.md systems and preferences so future generations align with your style.
- 05
Apache-2.0 Open Source
Fully open source; bring your own API keys. No vendor lock-in, no cloud dependency.
- 06
BYOK Agent Architecture
Plugs into existing agents on your machine rather than replacing them — zero-config agent switching.
Use Cases#
- 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.
Quick facts about Open Design AI#
- Pricing
- Free$0 one-timeas of Jun 20, 2025 — may be outdatedView official pricing
- Platforms
- desktop·Web
Frequently Asked Questions#
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