Mowgli vs Claude Code.
design-first, then implement.
Claude Code is a powerful AI coding agent that excels at implementation — writing, refactoring, and shipping code. Mowgli helps you quickly ideate and nail down your design — then Claude Code can implement it with confidence.
Updated January 2026
why builders choose Mowgli
design tool vs coding agent
Claude Code is an AI coding agent that excels at writing, refactoring, and deploying code. Mowgli helps you quickly ideate, explore designs, and create a rock-solid spec — then Claude Code can implement your vision faithfully. In fact, Mowgli exports an AI package specifically built for Claude Code!
design quality and creative direction
Claude Code is exceptional at implementation but it's not a design tool — it won't give you design exploration, visual options, or pixel-perfect layouts. Mowgli focuses entirely on design quality, producing output with intentional typography, spacing, color, and layout that designers would be comfortable presenting to stakeholders.
fits into existing design workflows
Mowgli exports to Figma and works with your existing design process — import Figma files, iterate with AI, export back. Claude Code operates in your codebase and terminal, which is powerful for building but doesn't integrate into a design team's workflow.
better together
Use Mowgli's guided questionnaire, design steering, and powerful AI iteration to design all screens of your app and create a rock solid specification. Then, export Mowgli's fine-tuned AI package and feed it directly to Claude Code — it will have everything it needs to implement your vision faithfully, with full design context and specifications.
explore Mowgli's features
AI Design Generation
Generate complete, high-fidelity UI designs for your whole app or feature idea in seconds and iterate on it with a powerful AI assistant. Mowgli explores your product in depth and designs every possible screen, flow, and state.
Figma Import
Bring your existing Figma designs into Mowgli and use chat to edit, iterate, and evolve them. Tweak layouts, update copy, restyle pages, or rethink whole flows - all with AI. When you're done, export to code for building, or back to Figma for tweaks.
Chat with Your Design
Select any element and say what to change. Mowgli edits your design through conversation - targeted tweaks or sweeping changes, all in plain English.
Export to Code
Export your AI-generated or Figma designs as pixel-perfect React components, Figma files, or AI-ready packages with curated prompts for Claude and Cursor.
Style Steering
Steer your AI-generated designs with color palettes and style descriptions. Get themed, consistent designs that match your brand without manual styling.
design first, implement with confidence
Get the design right before writing code. Mowgli generates production-quality designs, then exports packages purpose-built for Claude Code.
Try Mowgli free