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  "id": "res_open_design",
  "slug": "open-design",
  "name": "Open Design",
  "canonical_url": "https://www.openagent.bot/agents/open-design",
  "category": "agents",
  "resource_type": "agent",
  "summary": "Open Design is a local-first, open-source design agent and desktop studio from nexu-io. It turns coding agents and model routers into a design workflow for web, desktop, mobile prototypes, live dashboards, slide decks, images, videos, and reusable design systems.",
  "capabilities": [
    "mcp",
    "workflow-orchestration"
  ],
  "constraints": [
    "open-source",
    "mcp-compatible"
  ],
  "scenarios": [
    "developer-workflow"
  ],
  "deployment_modes": [
    "cloud"
  ],
  "interfaces": [
    "repo",
    "docs",
    "demo"
  ],
  "integrations": [
    "Claude Code",
    "Codex CLI",
    "Cursor",
    "OpenCode",
    "OpenClaw",
    "GitHub Copilot CLI",
    "Gemini CLI",
    "Qwen",
    "Hermes Agent",
    "Kimi"
  ],
  "permission_surface": [
    "shell/files",
    "external services"
  ],
  "risk_level": "elevated",
  "source_confidence": "high",
  "recommended_workflows": [
    "Coding agent workflow",
    "Connector or protocol layer",
    "Local or private AI stack",
    "Reusable skill workflow"
  ],
  "avoid_when": [
    "Teams that need a mature visual canvas replacement for every Figma collaboration workflow today",
    "Non-technical users who do not want to manage local apps, agent CLIs, model accounts, or self-hosted services",
    "Production teams that cannot tolerate early-stage issues around model behavior, CPU usage, onboarding, or fast-moving releases"
  ],
  "primary_actions": [
    "Inspect repository",
    "Open Homepage",
    "Inspect repository",
    "Run Open Design in dev mode",
    "Install the MCP server for Codex"
  ],
  "evidence_urls": [
    "https://github.com/nexu-io/open-design",
    "https://open-design.ai",
    "https://github.com/nexu-io/open-design/blob/main/QUICKSTART.md",
    "https://github.com/nexu-io/open-design/blob/main/README.md",
    "https://github.com/nexu-io/open-design/releases/tag/open-design-v0.9.0",
    "https://github.com/nexu-io/open-design/issues/3537",
    "https://github.com/nexu-io/open-design/issues/3533",
    "https://github.com/nexu-io/open-design/discussions/1727"
  ],
  "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03",
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    "json_url": "https://www.openagent.bot/agents/open-design.json",
    "markdown_url": "https://www.openagent.bot/agents/open-design.md",
    "agent_json_url": "https://www.openagent.bot/agents/open-design.agent.json"
  }
}