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  1. design.md

    A format specification for describing a visual identity to coding agents. DESIGN.md gives agents a persistent, structured understanding of a design system.

  2. Puter.js

    Puter.js - The Backend for AI-Generated Apps. One-shot full-stack apps with your existing AI coding tool. Puter.js gives you Auth, Storage, DB, AI & more, with up to 90% fewer AI tokens than other backend platforms.

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  3. awesome-design-md-jp

    日本語UIをAIエージェントに正しくつくらせるためのDESIGN.md集。Japanese DESIGN.md collection for AI agents — extending Google Stitch format with CJK typography.

  4. avoid-ai-writing

    Skill that audits and rewrites content to remove AI writing patterns. Use it with your favorite agents including Claude Code, OpenClaw, Codex, and Hermes.

  5. typeui

    Build better UI with AI

  6. spec-kit

    💫 Toolkit to help you get started with Spec-Driven Development

  7. SaaSHub

    SaaSHub - Software Alternatives and Reviews. SaaSHub helps you find the best software and product alternatives

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