Dev Tools · 3h ago
DESIGN.md Format Combines Design Tokens With Prose for AI Agents
A new file format called DESIGN.md pairs YAML front matter with design tokens and markdown prose for rationale. Tokens provide exact values like colors and spacing, while prose explains rules such as when to use accent colors. The format aims to give AI agents both precise data and contextual guidance in one file.
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The format is a niche developer tool for AI-driven design systems, but its adoption depends on whether teams actually need to document design intent for agents rather than humans.
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