Penpot
penpot/penpot
Open-source design tool (Figma-like) for UI design and prototyping you can self-host. GitHub: penpot/penpot (~58k stars).
GitHub repository
Overview
Penpot is the open-source project at penpot/penpot on GitHub (https://github.com/penpot/penpot). Open-source design tool (Figma-like) for UI design and prototyping you can self-host. Category on LimeDock: design. Approximate community size: ~58k GitHub stars. Repo (copy/paste): https://github.com/penpot/penpot This LimeDock Directories page explains what it is and how teams use it in plain English — so searches for the GitHub project can land on a practical guide.
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Installation guide
Open the GitHub repository, then follow the README for your stack.
Official GitHub repository: https://github.com/penpot/penpot GitHub path: penpot/penpot
How to open it: 1. Copy this URL: https://github.com/penpot/penpot 2. Clone or follow the README install for your OS / stack. 3. Start with the smallest example in their docs before production use.
How to use it
**Simple example** You want design files without being locked into one vendor.
1. Use Penpot cloud or self-host. 2. Create a design file for a new settings page. 3. Hand off specs/export to engineering.
Example prompts
- “Self-host Penpot for our design team?”
- “Penpot vs Figma for a small SaaS?”
- “How do we structure a Penpot design system file?”
Use cases and examples
- Evaluate penpot/penpot for your stack
- Onboard a teammate to Penpot with a shared checklist
- Compare Penpot against tools you already pay for
- Capture lessons in your internal wiki after a pilot
Prerequisites
- Designers willing to try a new tool
- Hosting if self-hosted
Tips
- Migration costs are real — pilot one squad.
- Open-source helps procurement/security reviews.