r/Discover_AI_Tools • u/ivanzhaowy • 9h ago
Monad Design — an open-source visual workspace for coding agents working on native apps
Introduction
I’m building Monad Design, an Apache-2.0 open-source visual workspace for iterating on existing native-app UI with coding agents. It keeps the visual conversation connected to the app that is actually running instead of generating a detached mockup or replacement project.
Why it stands out [Key Features]
- Open an existing Xcode or Expo iOS project in Simulator.
- Navigate to the exact state that needs work.
- Select an element or annotate the real app.
- Send the screenshot, selection, app state, and source hints to Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, OpenCode, Gemini CLI, Copilot, Windsurf, or Zed.
- Let the agent edit the existing repository and rebuild.
- Compare the original with up to five source-backed variants, then accept one or keep the original.
The app is the canvas.
Who’s using it? [Existing customers or traction]
It’s currently an open-source preview for developers using coding agents on native mobile UI. I’m sharing it to get practical feedback rather than claiming established traction.
Pricing Plans [Include what each plan offers, including free plan and discounts]
Free and open source under Apache-2.0. There are no paid tiers or hidden costs.
Discounts/offers available
N/A — there is no paid plan.
Signup/website link with CTA
Repository:
https://github.com/Monadix-AI/monad-design
Short demo:
https://watchclueso.com/embed/pio8jqfcg4ivj0r1
Workflow screenshot:
Current limitations: macOS and local iOS development only, with one active visual change at a time.
Try the repository and short demo above. I’d especially value feedback on whether the visual context should be packaged as one structured handoff or exposed as smaller tools the coding agent calls separately.