What is DESIGN.md for AI?
DESIGN.md is a markdown design system file placed in your project root. AI coding agents like Cursor and Claude Code read it as context — learning your fonts, color tokens, spacing rules, and component patterns before generating UI.
Without DESIGN.md, agents hallucinate inconsistent colors and random font choices on every prompt. With it, they follow semantic tokens and produce interfaces that match your brand.
What our DESIGN.md generator includes
Every export is a complete, agent-ready design document — not a blank template. Content updates live as you customize your kit.
- Typography section with headline and body font roles
- Color palette with hex values and semantic token names
- CSS custom properties block ready to paste
- Tailwind theme extension snippet
- JSON design tokens for programmatic use
- Usage rules agents can follow for buttons, surfaces, and text
How to generate DESIGN.md
Customize your brand kit below — every change updates the DESIGN.md output. When ready, download the markdown file or copy it to clipboard.
- Set fonts, colors, name, and vibe in the generator
- Preview components to validate token choices
- Click Download DESIGN.md or Copy Markdown
- Place DESIGN.md in your repo root and reference it in agent prompts
DESIGN.md for Cursor, Claude Code, v0 & Lovable
Drop DESIGN.md alongside your codebase. Tell your agent: "Follow DESIGN.md for all UI decisions." The file gives explicit constraints — which font for headings, which token for primary buttons, how surfaces relate to backgrounds.
Regenerate anytime your brand evolves. The generator keeps DESIGN.md in sync with your latest kit customizations.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I put DESIGN.md in my project?
Place it in the repository root or docs folder. Cursor and Claude Code automatically index root-level markdown. Reference it explicitly in your AGENTS.md or system prompt for best results.
What is the difference between DESIGN.md and AGENTS.md?
AGENTS.md tells agents how to work in your repo. DESIGN.md tells agents how your product should look — fonts, colors, tokens, and UI rules.
Can I edit DESIGN.md after export?
Absolutely. It's standard markdown. Add component specs, layout rules, or brand voice guidelines. Re-export from the generator when token values change.
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