Get native app design with web, desktop, mobile prototypes. For founders needing local-first design tools.
57,300 stars6,467 forksTypeScriptUpdated 6/2/2026100% free · open source
What it does
Open-design creates native app designs with web, desktop, and mobile prototypes using a local-first approach, providing an alternative to cloud-based design tools like Claude Design.
When to use it
•When you need to design native apps with a focus on local development and control over your data
•When you want to create prototypes for web, desktop, and mobile applications from a single design tool
•When you are looking for an open-source alternative to commercial design tools with a wide range of features and integrations
Quick start
1Run the command `npm install` to setup the project
2Use the command `npm run start` to launch the Open-design application
3Explore the design systems and templates available in the `design-systems` folder
4Create a new design project using the `open-design new` command
5Preview your design in a sandboxed environment using the `open-design preview` command
Ready-to-paste prompt
npx open-design new my-app --template hyperframe --platform web,desktop,mobile
Topics
agent-skills
ai-agents
ai-design
byok
claude-code-for-design
claude-design
codex-design
coding-agents
cursor-design
design-systems
design-tools
desktop-app
figma-alternative
generative-ai
hermes-agent
local-first
no-code
prototyping
ui-generator
vibe-coding
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Details
Creator
nexu-io
Language
TypeScript
Category
automation
Published
4/28/2026
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