# Kite: Agent-first design tool — humans + AI agents edit one HTML/CSS file together.

> Kite is an agent-first design tool where humans and AI agents work on the same HTML/CSS file. Hosted MCP, components/variants, variable modes, Figma paste both ways. Free / Pro $20/editor/mo.

Canonical: https://indielaunch.dev/products/kite
Last updated: 2026-11-01

|  | Kite |
| --- | --- |
| Website | https://kite.new |
| Pricing | Freemium |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Categories | AI Tools, Productivity, Design Tools |
| Based in | United States |
| Launched | 2026-11-01 |
| Made by | loukman |

Kite is an agent-first design tool where humans and AI agents work on the same HTML/CSS file. Hosted MCP, components/variants, variable modes, Figma paste both ways. Free / Pro $20/editor/mo.

## Features

- **Agent-assisted design**: Connect Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other agents so they can design directly in Kite files.
- **Shared design files**: Create files with pages, frames, layers and design systems for screens, posts, logos and other work.
- **Live collaboration**: Teams edit and comment on shared files together, with sharing controls for invited people and viewers.
- **Design system support**: Use colours, type, spacing and shadows from a file's design system in designs created by people and agents.
- **Kite for Mac**: Connect Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and Claude with one-click setup and work from the open file on a Mac.
- **MCP server**: Build agent connections with Kite's Streamable HTTP MCP server and developer tools.

## Pricing

| Plan | Price | Includes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free | $0 | Design, share and bring your agents.; Connect any agent; Unlimited editors and viewers; 1 workspace with 3 files; 200 agent actions a day; Everything in the editor |
| Pro | $16/$20 / month | For designing in Kite every day.; Connect any agent; Everything in Free; Unlimited files and workspaces; Unlimited agent actions; Version history; Your feedback first in line |
| Team | $28/$35 / month | For a whole company designing together.; Connect any agent; Everything in Pro; SSO and SAML; Admin controls; Custom contracts; Dedicated support and onboarding |

## FAQ

### Is Kite free?

Yes. The free plan includes unlimited editors and viewers, one workspace with three files, 200 agent actions a day, everything in the editor and any agent you want to connect.

### Do I pay for AI credits?

No. Kite has no model of its own. Your agent runs on the plan you already pay for, such as Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor.

### Who counts as an editor?

An editor is someone who can change files in the workspace or on one file. Editors are unlimited on Free; on Pro, each editor is a paid seat. Viewers are free on every plan.

### What does Team add?

Team includes everything in Pro, plus SSO and SAML, admin controls, custom contracts, and dedicated support and onboarding.

### Which agents can connect to Kite?

The site names Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and Codex, and says other agents can connect as well.

### Where can Kite be used?

Kite is available in a browser and as Kite for Mac. The download page is titled “Download Kite for Mac and Windows.”

Tags: design canvas, AI agents, collaboration

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