Can I use DesignSaver with Codex, Claude Code, or Cursor?

Yes. DesignSaver generates agent-specific prompts and files that work with Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, and other AI coding agents.

Turn any website into an AI-ready design system.

Paste a URL. DesignSaver extracts colors, typography, spacing, radius, shadows, component patterns, and visual rules — then packages them as DESIGN.md, design tokens, CSS variables, Tailwind config, sample pages, and prompts for Codex, Claude Code, and Cursor.

Create starter brief See sample output

Beta: create a starter DESIGN.md brief locally. Full automatic URL extraction remains in beta.

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URL Generate

DESIGN.md

SKILL.md

tokens.json

style.css

tailwind.config.json

codex-prompt.md

# Detected style from linear.app

Visual direction: quiet, precise, product-led
Density: compact
Radius: 8–12px
Primary tone: dark neutral + purple accent
Typography: crisp SaaS interface
Spacing base: 8px

# Generated output
DESIGN.md      visual rules + intent
tokens.json   colors, type, spacing
style.css     drop-in CSS variables
codex-prompt  copy-ready agent prompt

URLto design context

Betastarter brief available now

AIcoding agent ready

The problem

AI can build UI fast. But it still guesses the style.

When you ask for something that feels like a known product, AI coding tools often interpolate a generic SaaS look. DesignSaver gives the agent explicit visual context instead of a fuzzy aesthetic request.

Colors drift

The agent picks a nearby palette but misses contrast, tone, and hierarchy.

Type scale changes page by page

Headings, labels, body copy, and button text stop feeling like one system.

Components become generic

Cards, buttons, nav, forms, and spacing lose the rhythm of the reference.

Give your agent a design context package.

One URL becomes rules, tokens, sample output, and copy-ready prompts.

Output

One URL. A complete design context package.

DesignSaver is not just a single markdown file. It is a practical bundle for testing, editing, previewing, and reusing a site's visual language.

DESIGN.md

SKILL.md

tokens.json

style.css

tailwind.config.json

sample-page.html

codex-prompt.md

screenshots/

sample package editable tokens + prompts

/designsaver-output
  DESIGN.md              human-readable visual rules
  SKILL.md               agent workflow instructions
  tokens.json            colors, type, spacing, radius
  style.css              drop-in CSS variables
  tailwind.config.json   theme extension values
  sample-page.html       live preview of the style
  codex-prompt.md        copy-ready agent prompt
  screenshots/
    desktop.png
    mobile.png

DESIGN.mdvisual language

tokensstructured values

previewbefore building

Workflow

How it works

Designed for the workflow people already use with Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, and Tailwind.

Paste a website URL

Use a public landing page, app page, docs site, portfolio, or brand reference.

DesignSaver scans the page

It reads visual styles, screenshots, layout patterns, components, and CSS signals.

Edit the extracted system

Adjust fonts, colors, radius, spacing, button style, card style, and density.

Export to your AI workflow

Use the result with Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini CLI, shadcn, or Tailwind.

Comparison

More than a DESIGN.md generator.

DesignSaver can start as a generator, but the product direction is a full design context workflow: save, edit, preview, compare, and reuse.

Feature	Generic generator	DesignSaver
Generate DESIGN.md	Yes	Yes
Extract design tokens	Yes	Yes
Editable tokens	No	Yes
Live sample preview	No	Yes
Export CSS and Tailwind	Sometimes	Yes
Agent-specific prompts	Limited	Yes
Save design library	No	Planned
Compare two websites	No	Planned
Track design changes	No	Planned

Audience

Built for people who build with AI.

From solo product builders to teams trying to keep AI-generated UI closer to brand.

Vibe coders

Give your AI agent a real visual reference instead of vague style words.

Indie hackers

Turn competitor inspiration into a reusable design direction.

Product teams

Keep AI-generated UI closer to your brand system.

Designers

Convert references into structured tokens and implementation notes.

Agencies

Turn client references into starter design systems and sample pages.

Use cases

Use DesignSaver when you want to…

Build with a visual direction

Create a landing page that follows a specific reference without copying it.

Give Codex better context

Provide durable design rules before asking your agent to build UI.

Create Tailwind themes

Extract colors, type, radius, spacing, and component notes from a site.

Generate sample pages

Preview the extracted style before you commit to a real build.

Compare design styles

Understand how two websites differ in density, contrast, and rhythm.

Save references

Keep a design reference available as a reusable context package.

Inspired by websites. Not for cloning them.

DesignSaver is built to help you understand and reuse design language responsibly: colors, spacing, typography, rhythm, density, and component patterns. It is not intended to copy logos, proprietary assets, copyrighted layouts, or brand identity.

Blog

Latest articles

How to extract design context, use it with AI agents, and understand the output.

May 23, 2026

Welcome to DesignSaver

Extract any website's visual language into DESIGN.md, design tokens, CSS, and agent prompts.

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May 23, 2026

How to Use DesignSaver with Your AI Workflow

Integrate DesignSaver into Codex, Claude Code, and Cursor workflows.

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May 23, 2026

Understanding DesignSaver Output Files

A complete reference for all 8 files in a DesignSaver export package.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is DesignSaver?

DesignSaver extracts a website's visual language — colors, typography, spacing, radius, shadows, component patterns, and visual rules — and packages them into AI-ready files: DESIGN.md, design tokens, CSS variables, Tailwind config, sample pages, and agent prompts.

How does DesignSaver work?

Paste a website URL. DesignSaver scans the page for visual styles, CSS signals, layout patterns, and components. It then generates a complete design context package that you can edit, preview, and export to your AI coding workflow.

What files does DesignSaver generate?

DESIGN.md (visual rules), SKILL.md (agent workflow), tokens.json (structured values), style.css (CSS variables), tailwind.config.json (Tailwind theme), sample-page.html (live preview), codex-prompt.md (agent prompt), and screenshots/ (desktop + mobile captures).

Is DesignSaver a website cloning tool?

No. DesignSaver extracts design language — colors, spacing, typography, rhythm, and component patterns — for inspiration and reuse. It does not copy logos, proprietary assets, copyrighted layouts, or brand identity.

Can I use DesignSaver with Codex?

Yes. DesignSaver generates a codex-prompt.md file that references DESIGN.md and tokens.json. Place these files in your project and use the prompt as the starting instruction for Codex sessions.

Can I use DesignSaver with Claude Code?

Yes. Reference your DesignSaver package in CLAUDE.md so Claude Code reads DESIGN.md before generating UI. The exported screenshots also work as visual references for Claude's vision capabilities.

Can I use DesignSaver with Cursor?

Yes. Drop DESIGN.md and tokens.json into your project, then reference them in Cursor chat using @DESIGN.md @tokens.json before asking for UI generation.

What is DESIGN.md?

DESIGN.md is a design context file that tells AI coding agents about a product's visual identity: colors by role, typography hierarchy, spacing scale, border radius system, component patterns, and visual constraints. It started as a practical convention and is now an evolving standard.

Can DesignSaver extract Tailwind themes?

Yes. DesignSaver generates a tailwind.config.json with theme extension values — custom colors, font families, spacing scale, border radii, and shadow values — that you can merge into your Tailwind project.

Facts

DesignSaver at a glance

CategoryAI design system generator

InputWebsite URL

OutputDESIGN.md, tokens.json, style.css, Tailwind config, prompts, screenshots

UsersAI coders, indie hackers, product teams, designers, agencies

Works withCodex, Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Tailwind, shadcn

StatusBeta starter tool; automatic extraction in progress

Starter tool

Create a starter DESIGN.md brief.

Paste a reference URL and a few visual notes. DesignSaver will create a local starter brief you can copy into Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, or your project docs.

starter-DESIGN.md local preview

# Starter DESIGN.md brief

Fill out the form above to generate a starter design context brief.
This does not scrape the website. It turns your reference and notes into structured guidance for an AI coding agent.