Penpot: The Open-Source Figma Alternative With 58.5K Stars and an MCP Server
alex_verem · x · 2026-09-12
Penpot is a free, open-source design platform that matches Figma's workflow and can be self-hosted:
- Design files use open web standards (SVG, CSS, HTML) instead of proprietary formats — no vendor lock-in, no subscription dependency.
- Real-time collaboration with live cursors; inspect mode generates ready-to-use SVG/CSS/HTML for developers; native design tokens serve as a single source of truth, with components, variants, and CSS Grid/Flex layouts built in.
- Key for the AI crowd: it ships an MCP server connecting design files to AI agents and coding tools for programmatic read/write, plus a plugin system and open API.
- Built by Spain's Kaleidos: 58,500+ stars, 23,000+ commits, a verified Digital Public Good, in active development for years.
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