better-design

by marvkr · Media & Design · ★ 523

better-design is an MCP server by marvkr. 🎨 Open-source design MCP server + shadcn/ui registry — AI design systems for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, GitHub Copilot & any MCP client. 31 brand-grade themes (Linear, Stripe, Vercel, Notion, Apple, Supabase, Figma…) + design tokens, UI principles & WCAG rules. Install any component with one comma. It has 523 GitHub stars and ranks #129 of 2017 in Media & Design by stars.

Category: Media & Design
Author: marvkr
GitHub stars: 523
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Language: TypeScript
License: MIT (open source)
Last update: 2026-09-22 (32 days ago)
Links: Source Website

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How to install better-design

Install steps differ per project, so follow the README in the better-design repository. Most MCP servers start with a single command (npx -y <package>, uvx <package> or a Docker image) that you add to your client's config. The install guide shows where that goes in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code.

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Frequently asked questions

What is better-design?

better-design is an MCP server by marvkr in the Media & Design category. 🎨 Open-source design MCP server + shadcn/ui registry — AI design systems for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, GitHub Copilot & any MCP client. 31 brand-grade themes (Linear, Stripe, Vercel, Notion, Apple, Supabase, Figma…) +... It has 523 GitHub stars and ranks #129 of 2017 in Media & Design by stars.

Is better-design free and open source?

Yes. better-design is published under the MIT license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.

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