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What it doesDesign canvas where AI agents and humans work together An app design studio that made Bulletin, an infinite canvas app for iPhone, iPad and Mac
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: unlimited editors and viewers, 1 workspace with 3 files, 200 agent actions a day. Pro: $20 per editor per month (billed monthly) or $16 per editor per month (billed yearly), includes unlimited files and workspaces, unlimited agent actions, version history. Team: $35 per editor per month (bille Bulletin is available as a free download. The Terms & Conditions reference a lifetime PRO purchase option, but specific pricing for PRO is not detailed on the pages.
Key features
  • Real HTML and CSS designs that agents can edit directly
  • Auto layout, components with variants, and variables with modes
  • Figma import and export capability
  • Design system integration with skills and guardrails
  • Comment-based task assignment for agents
  • MCP server with 59 tools for reading, drawing and editing
  • Real-time live collaboration with team and agents
  • Version history and restore functionality
  • Copy frames as HTML, React or Tailwind code
  • Mac app with local MCP server for offline agent work
  • Arrange photos, notes and links freely on an infinite canvas
  • Pan and zoom between items
  • Available on iPhone, iPad and Mac
  • Free download
What makes it different
  • Agents work in real HTML and CSS, not converted designs
  • No separate AI credits to pay for agent usage
  • Design system enforcement so agents follow brand guidelines automatically
  • Works with any MCP client including Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and Codex
  • Infinite canvas design for flexible content organization
  • Cross-platform support across Apple devices
  • Free to use
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Trust Flow (Majestic)10
Citation Flow (Majestic)210
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