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Graphite

Open-source vector editor with node-based, nondestructive workflows and a live web app.

What is Graphite?

Open-source vector editor with node-based, nondestructive workflows and a live web app. See it in our Design Tools collection.

Key benefits

  • Graphite helps you design or prototype interfaces faster than starting from scratch.
  • Graphite supports modern product design workflows, from early exploration through handoff.
  • Teams can use Graphite alongside tools like Figma, Webflow, or Framer for a more complete design stack.

Use cases

  • Using Graphite during early sketching and wireframing for a new product or feature.
  • Relying on Graphite to maintain design systems, component libraries, or tokens.
  • Pairing Graphite with your dev stack so handoff to engineering is smoother.

About Graphite

Graphite is an open-source vector editor that blends traditional design workflows with a nondestructive, node-based pipeline. It runs in the browser and focuses on procedural graphics, letting you reuse operations, tweak parameters, and keep designs editable without destructive edits. The interface feels closer to a modern design tool than a developer utility, but the underlying graph makes it powerful for repeatable assets and experiments. It is actively developed in the open, with a clear roadmap and a thriving community of contributors. If you want a lightweight, open alternative for vector work and creative systems, Graphite is worth exploring.

Sources & further reading

  • vector-editor
  • procedural-design
  • node-graph
  • open-source
  • web-app

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