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Onlook

A visual editor for designing and building websites with AI, where your edits change real code.

What it does

Onlook lets you create and design websites with AI and a visual editor, similar to design tools like Figma. You can start from a text description, an image or a template, then click on parts of the page to change them.

Behind the scenes it works on real website code (Next.js and Tailwind), so designs aren't just pictures. You can chat with the AI to make changes, jump from any element to its code, save checkpoints, and publish with a shareable link.

Its makers describe it as an open-source alternative to tools like Bolt.new, Lovable, V0 and Webflow. This repository holds the open-source editor, and a hosted version is offered separately.

Who it's for

Designers and builders who want to create websites visually with AI while keeping real, editable code.

Can I use it without coding?

With some setup. You can use the hosted app in a browser, or run it yourself with technical setup. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
Free, with optional paid extrasThe open-source version is free; the makers also sell a hosted or pro version.
Runs on
Web browser
Privacy
Sends what you give it to an online service
API key
Not needed

Try it

  1. Use the hosted app on the Onlook website, or follow its docs to run it yourself.
  2. Import a Next.js and Tailwind project, or start a new one from text or an image.
  3. Use the AI chat and the visual editor to change your site.

Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?

Before you install

  • Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
  • What you type or upload is sent to an online service. Avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
  • More on staying safe

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