What is Mowgli?
Mowgli is a design tool that generates app interfaces and specifications from text descriptions. You describe what you want to build, and it produces high-fidelity designs along with detailed specs. The tool integrates with Figma, letting you import existing design files, make edits through an AI chat interface, and export finished designs as React code or back to Figma. It's aimed at product teams, designers, and developers who want to move faster from concept to implementation without starting from a blank canvas each time. The free tier gets you started; paid options offer additional capacity and features.
Key Features
Text-to-design generation
describe an app interface and receive a complete design mockup
Figma import and export
load existing Figma files or send finished designs back to Figma
AI chat editor
refine designs by describing changes in natural language rather than manual adjustments
React code export
convert designs directly into React code for development
Claude Code integration
uses Claude for code generation and design intelligence
Specification generation
automatically produces detailed specs alongside visual designs
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Significantly faster than designing from scratch, especially for early-stage concepts
- Bridges design and development by exporting working code alongside designs
- Works with existing Figma workflows rather than forcing a completely new tool
- Free tier removes barrier to entry for small teams or individual experimentation
Limitations
- Generated designs may require refinement for brand-specific aesthetics or complex interactions
- Export quality and code usability depend on how well you describe your needs in text
- Reliance on AI means results can be unpredictable for highly specialised or unusual design requirements
Use Cases
Rapid prototyping of app ideas to test concepts before detailed design work
Generating UI specifications and code for internal tools or MVPs
Creating design variants or exploring multiple directions quickly
Accelerating handoff between design and development teams
Producing baseline designs that designers then customise rather than building from zero