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Download FigCraft: free, open-source interface design and prototyping

FigCraft is ArtCraft's free, open-source Rust app for interface design and prototyping, with a Figma-style workflow. Choose an official Windows, macOS or Linux package below. The project is in early alpha; the downloads are verified against GitHub releases, while compatibility and production reliability have not been independently tested by us.

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Our take: Worth trying for interface design and prototyping on copies; still early alpha.

FigCraftEarly alpha
Compared workflowFigma
Release
0.9.0
Platforms
macOS · Windows · Linux · Web
License
MIT or Apache-2.0
Verified
2026-10-22

Official GitHub assets · Checked 2026-10-22

Download FigCraft for your computer

Free and open source. Choose your system below; every download comes directly from the official storytold/figcraft repository. We do not host or repackage installers.

Version 0.9.0 · Released · Check for a newer release ↗

Windows ARM64 or 32-bit PC? Linux ARM64, DEB, RPM, Flatpak or a portable Windows ZIP? Choose another package in the full release ↗. Match the architecture to your computer; the buttons above are not suitable for every device.

How to install FigCraft on Windows, macOS or Linux

Windows

  1. Check Settings → System → About for your system type. The button above is for x64 Intel/AMD PCs.
  2. Download the MSI and run it, then follow the installer.
  3. Launch FigCraft and open a copied test file. For ARM PCs, 32-bit systems or a portable ZIP, use the full release list.

macOS

  1. Download the universal DMG and open it.
  2. Drag FigCraft to Applications, then launch it.
  3. If macOS blocks the app, verify the source and read the official repository’s signing and installation notes before proceeding.

Linux

  1. Download the AppImage that matches your processor. The button above is for x86_64.
  2. In file properties, allow execution as a program, then launch it.
  3. If it does not start, read the repository’s system-library and FUSE requirements, or choose a documented DEB, RPM or Flatpak package.

App-specific platform requirements

Windows: Choose the x64 MSI below for Intel/AMD PCs; ARM64, x86 and portable packages are listed in the full release.

macOS: The checked universal DMG supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

Linux: Choose the x86_64 AppImage below for Intel/AMD systems. Other architectures and package formats are in the release.

Web: A WebAssembly build is distinct from a hosted editor. Check the repository for browser setup and limitations.

Before opening important work, compare the downloaded file with the release’s SHA256SUMS.txt. Open a copy, save or export it, and inspect the output in another app. We checked package availability; we have not run every installer or independently tested production compatibility.

Standalone version 0.9.0Free · MIT or Apache-2.0 · Development software
All packages and release notes ↗

Installing several tools? ArtCraft Launcher 0.6.1 is a separate project; check its supported app list. The WebAssembly ZIP is a self-hostable build, not a hosted web editor. Browse all 13 download guides or find repositories in our GitHub directory.

The short answer

Can FigCraft replace Figma?

Worth trying for interface design and prototyping on copies; still early alpha.

The official README describes .fig import as best effort. Multiplayer is a preview with no accounts, teams or cloud yet; plug-ins use FigCraft's own WebAssembly system rather than Figma's. Real Figma documents have not been comprehensively checked by the project.

What is already there

What can you do with FigCraft?

These are capabilities documented by the official project. They are reasons to test the app, not a promise that every Figma workflow behaves identically.

01

Lay out interface frames

Frames, auto layout, vector networks, styles and variables are documented. Try one screen with nested layouts before importing a large design system.

02

Reuse components and variants

The project describes components and variants for repeatable UI. Check overrides, text changes and layout behavior in the exact component set you plan to reuse.

03

Test a prototype

Prototype interactions and a multiplayer preview are documented. Evaluate a small flow and a second participant before relying on it for a team review.

Before you switch

Who should try FigCraft now?

A good test candidate

Try it if you…

  • Offline interface mockups, reusable components and small prototype experiments.
  • You can compare exported results with your established Figma workflow.
  • You want a local open-source app and can report reproducible problems upstream.

Wait or test carefully

Do not switch blindly if you…

  • You require lossless Figma .fig files and interactive prototypes compatibility without testing.
  • A deadline depends on features, plug-ins or team workflows you have not verified.
  • The official README describes .fig import as best effort. Multiplayer is a preview with no accounts, teams or cloud yet; plug-ins use FigCraft's own WebAssembly system rather than Figma's. Real Figma documents have not been comprehensively checked by the project.

Common questions

FigCraft FAQ

Where can I download FigCraft?

Use the checked official GitHub assets linked on this page or github.com/storytold/figcraft/releases/latest for newer builds. We do not host or repackage installers. Match your processor architecture and compare the file with the release's SHA256SUMS.txt.

Is FigCraft free and open source?

FigCraft is published under MIT or Apache-2.0, with free official downloads. Bundled assets and branding may have separate terms. Download availability does not imply production readiness.

Does FigCraft work with Figma files and plug-ins?

The project calls .fig import best effort and uses its own WebAssembly plug-ins, not Figma's plug-in runtime. Treat it as a separate editor. Check a copied file and your actual collaboration requirements before moving a team project.

How do I update FigCraft?

Check the official latest-release page and read its release notes before installing a newer standalone package. Back up your projects first. ArtCraft Launcher is a separate option for managing multiple Crafting Apps; check that its current app list includes the tool you need.

How we evaluated this page

Official facts, practical guidance, visible limits.

This guide summarizes the official FigCraft product page and repository. We have not yet independently tested production files, performance or long-session stability, so those claims remain clearly bounded.

Read our editorial approach →

Development journal

Recent updates for this app

All updates →

· Official release

FigCraft 0.9.0: published release

The v0.9.0 notes address CSS colour parsing, SVG Title Case across styled runs, open subpaths and displaying the chosen saved filename. The official catalog still marks FigCraft Early alpha. These corrections do not establish complete Figma compatibility.

· Official release

FigCraft 0.7.0: published release checked October 20

The notes include following the system theme from startup, export-preview corrections, and a fix for closing the app by double-clicking a page. The v0.7.0 MCP documentation now includes optional automation read/write roots, previously covered here as development-only documentation. These path checks exclude app-owned storage and retain a path-check race; they are not a complete OS sandbox.

· Documentation update

FigCraft development: File-access controls in progress

FigCraft's development documentation reveals unreleased file-access controls for managing project permissions and sharing. The documentation describes frames, auto layout, components, and variants as core features, with desktop and Web targets planned.

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Sources

Sources used for the facts and attributed reports on this page.

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    Crafting Apps: open-source creative tools — ArtCraft

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    Figcraft — ArtCraft official page

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    storytold/figcraft — GitHub repository

    official repository · Accessed 2026-10-22

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    FigCraft v0.7.0 tagged MCP file-access documentation

    official repository · Accessed 2026-10-20

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    figcraft v0.9.0 — official GitHub release

    official repository · Accessed 2026-10-22