Open Pencil
Open Pencil is a free, open-source design and publishing app for Windows, macOS and Linux. AI-native design editor. Open-source Figma alternative. It has 8,799 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at open-pencil/open-pencil.
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- Vector, design & publishing
- Actively maintained
About Open Pencil
Open-source design editor. Opens.fig and.pen design files, includes built-in AI, and ships as a programmable toolkit with a headless Vue SDK for building custom editors.
Install Open Pencil
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
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What is Open Pencil?
Open Pencil is a free, open-source design and publishing app for Windows, macOS and Linux. AI-native design editor. Open-source Figma alternative. It has 8,799 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at open-pencil/open-pencil.
Is Open Pencil free and open source?
Yes. Open Pencil's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Open Pencil?
Homebrew: brew install --cask openpencil. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v0.15.1).
Is Open Pencil still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 7, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.