open-design
Local-first collaborative AI design agent workspace for teams.
Local-first workspace for creating prototypes, websites, decks, and motion graphics with AI agents.
OpenDesign is a local-first workspace that connects your coding agents and AI models to a collaborative design loop. It suits design and engineering teams building prototypes, slides, motion graphics, and live dashboards using their own design systems.
What it is
The platform provides a unified studio interface for generating web prototypes, slide decks, images, and MP4 motion graphics via HyperFrames. It connects to mainstream coding agents through MCP, skills, CLI, or native runtime adapters like DeepSeek Harness.
Who it's for
It suits engineering and design professionals who want to build interactive artifacts using local coding agents and custom design systems. It does not suit teams looking for a purely cloud-hosted, zero-configuration design tool without local agent infrastructure.
Key features
Multi-Agent Compatibility
Connects to Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, DeepSeek Harness, and other coding agents via MCP and CLI.
Interactive Prototypes
Renders single-page HTML artifacts and web apps that read your DESIGN.md and run in a sandboxed iframe.
Motion Graphics and Decks
Creates video via HeyGen's HyperFrames framework and exports multi-format slide decks to PDF, PPTX, and HTML.
BYOK and Proxy Support
Includes a built-in BYOK proxy with per-target SSRF protection for connecting various LLM endpoints.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- Native runtime integration for DeepSeek Harness with structured streaming and session resume
- Supports 19 different coding agents and platforms through CLI installation commands
- Exports slide decks to HTML, PDF, PPTX, ZIP, and Markdown formats
- Integrates HyperFrames for deterministic MP4 video rendering via headless Chrome and FFmpeg
Where it falls short
- Requires configuring external coding agents, CLI tools, or API keys to function fully
- Automatic MCP configuration for Claude Desktop is restricted to macOS and Windows only
- Video rendering relies on underlying tools like headless Chrome and FFmpeg on your local machine
Pricing & license
Free under the Apache-2.0 license, with optional paid Go credits available via OpenDesign Cloud. The only mandatory cost is running your own infrastructure and API token usage for the connected AI models.
Open remote AI-training roles
768 open remote AI-training roles, updated November 14, 2026; most pay $20–$175 an hour. Zekai lists them free; the application goes to the employer’s platform.
Alternatives
Use it, or have us set it up
FAQ
Which coding agents are supported?
It supports Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, DeepSeek Harness, Copilot, Cline, and over a dozen other platforms via MCP or native runtime adapters.
Can I export my slide decks and prototypes?
Yes, decks can be exported to HTML, PDF, PPTX, ZIP, or Markdown, while web prototypes can be handed off directly to tools like Cursor or Claude Code.
How do I connect models without a CLI installed?
You can use the built-in BYOK proxy by passing your base URL, API key, and model for supported endpoints like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Ollama.
