Show HN: Better Design – alternative to Claude Design, for any coding agents

Category: devtools

Tags: mcp, design-systems, ai-agents, ui-ux, shadcn, code-review

Score: 5.8/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 5, Documentation: 6, Utility: 6)

Better Design is an MCP server that supplies AI coding agents with design systems, UI/UX principles, icon sets, and review rules so generated interfaces look consistent and accessible. It bundles shadcn-compatible registries and agent skills, targeting the gap between functional AI-generated code and usable, branded UI. It's interesting as a practical bridge between design tooling and the growing MCP ecosystem, though the core concept is an orchestration layer rather than a novel technical breakthrough.

Target audience: frontend devs, full-stack devs, designers working with coding agents, indie hackers

Repository: https://better-design.com · TypeScript · MIT · 534 stars

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