Sketch your ideas when collaborating with AI
Visual thinking for coding with AI. Sketch ideas and use them in your prompts to improve your workflow with AI models. Works in OpenVSX-compatible editors like Cursor, Windsurf, Firebase Studio, etc.
Visual thinking for coding with AI. Sketch ideas and use them in your prompts to improve your workflow with AI models. Works in OpenVSX-compatible editors like Cursor, Windsurf, Firebase Studio, etc.
Works in any OpenVSX-compatible editor (Cursor IDE, Windsurf, Google Firebase Studio, etc).
Draw, doodle, and map out your ideas with intuitive tools—just like pen and paper, but smarter.
Copy your sketch with a click and drop it straight into your next AI conversation.
Local processing with no data collection or cloud dependencies. Your sketches stay on your machine.
Your sketches are always saved and organized, ready to revisit, remix, or share anytime.
SketchPrompt is distributed via the OpenVSX registry. If your editor supports OpenVSX extensions, it works!
| Editor | Compatible |
|---|---|
| Cursor IDE | ✅ Yes |
| Windsurf | ✅ Yes |
| Google Firebase Studio | ✅ Yes |
| Any OpenVSX-compatible editor | ✅ Yes |
| Microsoft VS Code | ❌ No |
| GitHub Codespaces | ❌ No |
| Visual Studio | ❌ No |
| Builder.io | ❌ No |
| Lovable | ❌ No |
Sketching helps you clarify, remember, and communicate ideas more effectively than text alone.
Don't waste time typing long explanations. Show your intent visually and let AI understand you faster.
No more switching between tools, windows, or tabs. Sketch, prompt, and collaborate—all in one place.
Built for VS Code-based editors, SketchPrompt fits right into your coding workflow.
Sketch your ideas, then copy them directly into AI chats. Show ChatGPT or Claude your UI concepts, data flows, or logic diagrams instead of typing long explanations.
Rapidly sketch interface layouts and component designs. Perfect for exploring ideas before coding or explaining concepts to AI assistants.
Map out simple data flows, API structures, and decision logic. Great for planning features, debugging, or explaining complex systems to AI.
Sketch out architecture, component relationships, or algorithm logic before writing code. Helps clarify thinking and communicate ideas to AI coding assistants.
Install SketchPrompt directly from your editor's built-in extension marketplace. Works in any OpenVSX-compatible editor (Cursor IDE, Windsurf, Google Firebase Studio, etc).
Launch your OpenVSX-compatible editor
Press Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + X or click the Extensions icon
Type "SketchPrompt" in the search box
Click "Install" and restart your editor (if prompted)
Use Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P and run "SketchPrompt: New Sketch"
For developers who want to build from source or contribute
git clone https://github.com/pascalx-git/SketchPrompt.git
npm install
npm run vscode:prepublish
npx vsce package
Install the generated .vsix file in your OpenVSX-compatible editor
Follow these steps to create your first sketch in any OpenVSX-compatible editor
Press Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P in your VS Code-based editor.
Option 1: Type and select SketchPrompt: New Sketch in the Command Palette.
Option 2: Right-click in the file explorer and choose New SketchPrompt Sketch from the context menu.
Use the visual editor to draw, brainstorm, and prompt AI with your ideas!
Option 1: Take a screenshot of your sketch using your system's screenshot shortcut
(e.g., Cmd + Shift + 4 on Mac, Win + Shift + S on Windows).
Option 2: Select the part of your sketch, right-click, choose Copy as PNG,
then paste it directly into any AI chat.
See real examples of how SketchPrompt can enhance your AI coding workflow
Built with security-first principles for peace of mind
Your sketches stay on your machine. No cloud dependencies or data transmission required.
Full source code available for security review. No hidden functionality or surprises.
Iterative security assessments before each release to ensure your safety.
Stabilizing the core sketching experience, improving auto-save reliability, and enhancing the file format for better AI integration.
Integrating AI capabilities to analyze sketches, generate prompts, and provide intelligent suggestions based on visual content.
Multi-user sketching with real-time synchronization, conflict resolution, and cloud-based sharing capabilities.
Join us in building the future of visual thinking for human-AI collaboration.