toolcraft
A starter kit and UI library for building custom design apps with AI.
What is it?
What it is
An open-source starter kit and UI library designed for building custom design applications with AI agents.
Why it exists
To enable users to quickly create small creative products, internal utilities, interactive experiments, and workflow-tailored tools using AI agents like Claude or Cursor.
Who should use it
Developers and designers familiar with React and TypeScript who want to build custom design tools or creative utilities using AI assistance.
Who should avoid it
Non-programmers, those seeking a no-code platform, or users who need a ready-made design application without coding.
How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
How toolcraft works
Step 1 of 3
You interact with it
Open toolcraft, send a request, or connect it to your stack.
Features
Advantages
- Accelerates development of AI-driven design applications
- Compatible with various AI agents like Claude, Cursor, and Codex
- Provides a neutral starting point that scales with project complexity
- High transparency through included runtime and UI source code
- Streamlined workflow from CLI generation to local development
Disadvantages
- Requires familiarity with React and TypeScript
- Best suited for specific visual/canvas-based use cases rather than general web apps
Installation
native
npx @pixel-point/toolcraft create npm install npm run dev
FAQ
How do I start a new project with Toolcraft?
You can create a new project by running the command `npx @pixel-point/toolcraft create` in your terminal. Follow the prompts to name your project and select your preferred AI agent.
Which AI agents are compatible with Toolcraft?
Toolcraft is designed to work with any AI agent, including Codex, Claude, and Cursor. Once the project is generated, you can simply describe the tool you want to build directly to your agent.
What features are included in the starter kit?
The kit includes a React and TypeScript starter app, a canvas with pan/zoom/radar support, built-in UI controls, optional layers and animation timelines, and workflows for image and video export.
Is the Toolcraft runtime hidden behind a package?
No. Unlike many libraries, the runtime and UI source are included directly inside each generated project. This allows you to inspect and modify the source code to suit your specific needs.
What kind of applications is Toolcraft best suited for?
It is optimized for apps that combine a visual canvas with focused controls, such as procedural graphics generators, image stylization tools (ASCII, glitch, pixel effects), shader experiments, and branded asset generators.
How can I run tests on my generated application?
You can use `npm run test` for unit and contract checks, `npm run verify:quick` for standard development checks, or `npm run verify:final` for a complete functional gate.
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