Avocode
Open, share, inspect and code designs.
Overview
Avocode was a cross-platform design handoff tool that allowed developers to open and inspect designs from Sketch, Photoshop, Adobe XD, Illustrator, and Figma without needing the design tools themselves. It offered features like version control, visual diffing, and a central place for feedback. In October 2023, Avocode was sunsetted, and its team joined Ceros. The tool is no longer available for new users.
✨ Key Features
- Open and inspect designs from multiple tools (Sketch, Figma, XD, etc.)
- Version control with visual comparison (diffs)
- Automated asset export
- Code generation (CSS, Swift, Android)
- Pixel measurement tools
- Collaboration and commenting
- Cross-platform desktop apps (macOS, Windows, Linux)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Broad support for a wide range of design file formats
- First major tool to offer a cross-platform solution (macOS, Windows, Linux) for inspecting design files
Unique Value: Provided a single, cross-platform tool for developers to access and get specs from any design file, regardless of the tool it was created in.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Was widely used by agencies and teams with diverse toolchains to centralize the design handoff process.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- New users (the product is no longer available)
- Teams looking for an active, supported design handoff tool
🏆 Alternatives
Its main advantage over competitors at the time was its neutrality and broad file support, unlike tools that were often tied to a specific ecosystem.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
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