OpenPencil
Open-source design editor that opens Figma .fig files and includes built-in AI.
MIT design editor with built-in AI and a programmable toolkit.
OpenPencil is an MIT-licensed design editor that reads and writes Figma .fig files and has built-in AI chat. It suits teams who want an open editor they can script, and who accept that it is still in active development.
What it is
It opens .fig and .pen files, lets AI create and modify nodes through 100-plus tools using your own provider key, and exposes a CLI, MCP server and Vue SDK. It can export selections as JSX or Tailwind and extract design tokens.
Who it's for
It suits designers and developers moving off closed design tools and agent-driven workflows. It does not suit teams that need a mature plugin ecosystem; the README says there are rough edges.
Key features
Native .fig support
Reads and writes Figma files and copies nodes between apps.
Built-in AI
Chat creates and edits nodes with your own provider key.
Headless CLI and MCP
Script documents and connect coding agents.
Design lint and tokens
Lint naming, layout and accessibility; extract design tokens.
Code export
Export selections as JSX and Tailwind.
Vue SDK
Embed editor components in your own app.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- MIT licence with a separate Apache-2.0 cloud part.
- Desktop apps for macOS, Windows and Linux plus a web app.
- Opens existing .fig files instead of forcing a conversion.
- Scriptable through CLI, XPath queries and an MCP server.
Where it falls short
- README says active development with some rough edges.
- AI features need your own API key or compatible endpoint.
- Official builds send one anonymous ping a day unless you turn it off.
Pricing & license
OpenPencil is free under its open-source licence. The AI uses your own provider key, and no paid plan is listed in the README.
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FAQ
Does OpenPencil open Figma files?
Yes. The README says it reads and writes native .fig files.
Is OpenPencil free for commercial use?
The code is MIT, with OpenPencil Cloud under Apache-2.0; both allow commercial use.
Does the AI cost extra?
You bring your own provider key, so you pay that provider.
