gridaco/grida

Grida — Open Canvas

What it solves

Grida provides a unified, open-source canvas for design and creative work, allowing users to combine images, text, and vectors in one place. It bridges the gap between AI-driven asset generation and traditional design tools, enabling a workflow where AI explores directions and users refine the results.

How it works

It operates as a desktop application (available for macOS, Windows, and Linux) built on the "nothing" graphics engine. Users can start projects from scratch, import from Figma, or use a library of references. For AI capabilities, users can provide their own API keys or use local text models via Ollama.

Who it’s for

Creative professionals and designers who want to integrate AI generation into a professional design canvas and maintain control over their assets and AI providers.

Highlights

  • Open Canvas: Combines images, type, and vectors on a single workspace.
  • AI Integration: Supports both external AI provider keys and local models via Ollama.
  • Extensibility: Includes a CLI for generating media via scripts or agents without needing the desktop app.
  • Interoperability: Supports imports from Figma.
  • Ecosystem: Part of a larger suite including Grida FX for reusable asset workflows and an AI Gateway for creative models.

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