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The open design plugin is an MCP server that connects an AI agent to design projects, files, and previews. It runs over stdio and is backed by a local `od` daemon, offering 139 skills plus tools for working with projects and files. It suits anyone whose agent needs to read or inspect design work through an open ai integration.

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Install the `od` daemon and make sure it is on your PATH, using brew, npm, or a DMG.

What your AI can do with it

  • Browse design projects through the MCP server
  • Access and work with design files
  • View design previews
  • Use 139 bundled skills for design tasks
  • Serve tools via a local `od` daemon over stdio

Getting started

  1. Install the `od` daemon and make sure it is on your PATH, using brew, npm, or a DMG.
  2. Add the open-design MCP server to your agent's MCP configuration, pointing it at the stdio server.
  3. Start your agent and confirm it can list the available projects, files, and preview tools.
  4. Ask the agent to browse a project or use one of the 139 skills to work with your design files.

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Last commit
Sep 2026

Questions

What does the open design plugin require?
It requires the `od` daemon to be installed and available on your PATH. You can get it via brew, npm, or a DMG.
How does it connect to my agent?
It runs as an MCP server over stdio, backed by your local `od` daemon.
What can the agent do with it?
The agent can browse design projects, work with files, view previews, and use 139 bundled skills.
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Item type
plugin
Key
nexu-io-open-design-open-design
Source
github.com/nexu-io/open-design

github.com/nexu-io/open-design