Tool
Varve
Local-first vector/layout/motion/print suite (beta)
About
Local-first, cross-platform design suite for vector graphics, layout, typography, motion, prototyping, and print — no subscription, no cloud account required. - K-Arthur/varve
Features
- Platform AI CODE CREATION GitHub Copilot Write better code with AI
- GitHub Copilot app Direct agents from issue to merge
- MCP Registry Integrate external tools
- DEVELOPER WORKFLOWS Actions Automate any workflow
- Codespaces Instant dev environments
- Issues Plan and track work
- Pricing
- Open Source
- Pricing detail
- self-host OSS
- Platforms
- Local / self-host
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