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What it is

Zaklad is a cloud design system platform for managing tokens, typography, icons, and components, with syncing to Figma and production code. Its editor includes token reference graphs, theme filters, lockable groups, and live component previews. A brand description can be used by its optional wizard to generate token architecture, role mapping, gap fills, and themes. The colour tool accepts OKLCH, HSL, RGBA, and HEX, and generates perceptually uniform palettes. Typography scales produce text styles for Figma and code; paid tiers host brand fonts on a global CDN. Users can install or upload icon libraries and merge them into an API for code and Figma components. The Figma plugin syncs variables, text styles, icons, and components, while typed ReactJS and React Native packages use prop names matching Figma. Zaklad also offers an MCP endpoint with read and write access and a DESIGN.md instruction file for AI tools. It supports DTCG JSON and full-system .zaklad archive import and export. Pricing includes a free plan and paid plans from €19/mo.

Spec sheet

What it does
Zaklad manages design tokens, typography, icons and components, then synchronizes them with Figma and code.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Product
Zaklad is a design system platform that manages tokens, typography, icons, and components and syncs them to Figma and production code.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaklad.app
Integrations
Zaklad’s Figma plugin syncs variables, text styles, icons, and components; ReactJS and React Native packages are fully typed with prop names matching Figma.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaklad.app
Security
Zaklad says primary application data is stored on infrastructure it operates in the EU, connections use HTTPS/TLS, sensitive credentials are encrypted at rest, and API keys are stored as hashes.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaklad.app
Privacy
The service says it does not sell project data, use it for behavioral advertising or train AI models on customer content.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Support
Documentation covers designers and developers, with email support and an in-platform bug-report button.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Headquarters
The operator's registered address is Osadní 23, Prague 7, Czech Republic.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Founded
A Czech business registry lists Luke Anthony Hawkins' enterprise as established on 1 December 2021.Read 15 Oct 2026 · podnikatel.cz
Maker
Zaklad is operated by Luke Hawkins, a sole trader registered in the Czech Republic, with a listed address in Prague 7.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaklad.app
AI tools
Zaklad offers an MCP endpoint with read and write access and a DESIGN.md instruction file for AI tools.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaklad.app
API status
There is no general public API currently; the maker says CI/CD automation API work may be considered after beta.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Availability limits
Documentation and the built-in accessibility audit are marked coming soon, and custom component import is on the roadmap.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaklad.app
Beta limitation
The terms disclaim guaranteed uninterrupted service, feature stability and backward compatibility during beta.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Brand wizard
An optional wizard turns brand colors, typography, spacing and radii into a token architecture, themes and components.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Colour
The colour tool accepts OKLCH, HSL, RGBA, and HEX inputs and generates perceptually uniform palettes.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaklad.app
Company size
The Czech registry classifies the enterprise in the no-employees size category.Read 15 Oct 2026 · podnikatel.cz
Design-tool limit
Figma is the primary design integration and the pricing FAQ says there are no plans for other design tools.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
DESIGN.md
Each project automatically produces a DESIGN.md file describing resolved tokens, typography, spacing and component anatomy.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
DTCG support
Existing DTCG JSON can be imported with names and structure preserved, and tokens can be exported for migration.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Figma data access
The plugin sends an API key to Zaklad and writes to Figma but does not read the existing Figma document contents.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Figma free-plan limit
Figma's free tier permits one variable mode, so multiple Zaklad themes require a paid Figma plan.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Figma sync
The Figma plugin writes color variables, text styles, spacing and radius variables, icons, components, effect styles and paint styles into a file.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Framework limit
Code generation currently targets React for web and React Native for mobile.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Funding
The operator's terms and registry pages identify a sole trader and provide no venture funding or institutional ownership information.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Hosting
Zaklad is browser-hosted on EU infrastructure with encrypted storage, automatic updates and daily backups.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Icons
Users can install libraries such as HeroIcons and Lucide, upload custom libraries, and merge them into one API delivered as code and Figma components.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaklad.app
Import and export
Zaklad supports DTCG JSON imports and exports and full-system .zaklad archive exports.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaklad.app
Independent directory alternatives
AlternativeTo's Zaklad page reported zero alternatives listed when accessed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Independent directory classification
AlternativeTo marks Zaklad as freemium and proprietary, with English listed as its supported language.Read 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Independent directory date
AlternativeTo records that Zaklad was added by Luke Hawkins on 19 June 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Independent directory description
AlternativeTo categorizes Zaklad under Photos & Graphics, Development and AI Tools & Services and describes it as a design-system builder with Figma, cross-platform code and MCP assistance.Read 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Legal operator
The service is operated by Luke Hawkins as a Czech-registered sole trader with identification number 14031671.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Licence
The platform software remains the operator's property and is licensed to users rather than sold; customer-generated paid-plan output is theirs to use commercially.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
MCP integration
A live MCP endpoint lets compatible AI clients read and write tokens, themes, components, icons and design documentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
MCP safety
MCP supports read-only or read-write scopes, project isolation, logging, undoable changes, lock enforcement and token revocation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Notable news
Zaklad announced MCP access for AI agents in a 16 June 2026 update covering version 0.9.40.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
NPM delivery
Developer packages are published under the customer organisation's name as versioned npm releases.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Portable archive
A .zaklad archive can contain tokens, themes, icons, typography, components and metadata for backups or migration.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
React Native output
The same generated package supplies React Native components using platform-specific implementations over shared tokens.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
React output
Published releases generate typed, tree-shakable React packages with namespaced components and tokens.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Self-hosting limit
The product is fully managed in the browser, with no customer-run servers required or offered.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Supported development platforms
The pricing FAQ says Zaklad currently supports React for web and React Native for mobile, and says there are no plans for other design tool integrations at this time.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaklad.app
System generation
Its optional wizard generates a token architecture, role mapping, gap fills, and themes from a brand description.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaklad.app
Themes and modes
Themes inherit from parent themes and can represent light, dark, accessibility, promotional or brand variants.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Token editing
The editor provides token reference graphs, theme filters, lockable groups, and live component previews.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaklad.app
Token layers
Projects use foundation, semantic and component token layers with inherited values and cascading calculations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Typography
Typography scales can generate text styles for Figma and code, while paid tiers host brand fonts on a global CDN.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaklad.app
Versioning
Releases use semantic versions; paid plans can pin a Figma file to the same release as the npm package.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app

Plans and prices

Hobbyist Free Free forever 1 seat · Up to 3 private projects · Full platform access · Figma plugin sync · Basic AI coming soon · No commercial use · No font CDN Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Individual €9.50 a month €9.50/month beta price; standard €19/month Commercial use · Unlimited private projects · Full AI coming soon · Font CDN hosting · Versioned releases Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Studio €74.50 a month €74.50/month beta price; standard €149/month Unlimited seats · Unlimited shared projects · Team collaboration · Shared projects · Advanced AI coming soon Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app
Enterprise Priced on request Custom pricing Organisations with 25+ employees · SSO/SAML · Custom SLAs · Custom integrations · Invoice billing Read 15 Oct 2026 · zaklad.app

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Syncs design tokens and components with Figma and code
  • Includes token graphs and live component previews
  • Accepts four colour formats and generates palettes
  • Supports DTCG JSON and system archive exports
  • Offers typed ReactJS and React Native packages

Limits

  • Documentation and accessibility audit are coming soon
  • Custom component import remains on the roadmap
  • No plans for other design tool integrations
  • Free plan excludes commercial use and font CDN

Who it suits

Zaklad suits individuals and teams building design systems for React web or React Native projects. Its free plan is limited to one seat, three private projects, and non-commercial use; the listed Studio plan serves teams and agencies up to 25 people.

Zaklad in depth

Read the full write-up

Zaklad is a cloud design-system platform for managing tokens, typography, icons, and components alongside Figma and production code. It is best suited to solo designers and teams shipping with React or React Native. Its appeal is a connected token-to-code workflow; its narrow platform scope and unfinished documentation and accessibility audit are meaningful constraints.

Overview

Zaklad combines system assets with governance workflows and versioned releases, giving teams a place to manage changes as well as produce design and code outputs. An optional wizard can turn a brand description into token architecture, role mapping, gap fills, and themes. That may accelerate initial setup, but teams still need to decide whether the generated structure matches their product.

Security and privacy commitments are concrete: primary application data is stored on infrastructure Zaklad operates in the EU, connections use HTTPS/TLS, sensitive credentials are encrypted at rest, and API keys are stored as hashes. Zaklad says it does not sell or rent data, use project content to train AI models, or use tracking or advertising cookies. The maker is Luke Hawkins, a sole trader registered in the Czech Republic.

Key features

The token editor provides reference graphs, theme filters, lockable groups, and live component previews. Those controls help users trace token relationships, separate theme work, and check component changes in context. The colour tool accepts OKLCH, HSL, RGBA, and HEX and generates perceptually uniform palettes, a useful combination for teams working across familiar formats while aiming for consistent colour steps.

Typography scales can generate text styles for both Figma and code. Paid tiers add brand-font hosting through a global CDN, which makes the upgrade relevant when hosted fonts are part of the delivery workflow. For icons, users can install libraries such as HeroIcons and Lucide, upload their own libraries, and merge them into one API delivered as code and Figma components.

The Figma plugin syncs variables, text styles, icons, and components. ReactJS and React Native packages are fully typed, with prop names matching Figma, a practical bridge for teams whose designers and developers share those tools. An MCP endpoint offers AI tools read and write access, and Zaklad supplies a DESIGN.md instruction file. DTCG JSON import and export support interoperability, while full-system.zaklad archives provide a way to export a complete system.

The boundary is important: Zaklad currently supports React for web and React Native for mobile, and has no plans for other design-tool integrations. Documentation and the built-in accessibility audit are coming soon; custom component import remains on the roadmap. These gaps make it harder to recommend for teams that require mature guidance, built-in accessibility checks, or a broader framework and design-tool mix. During beta, bugs can be reported in the platform or by email, with fixes targeted within 48 working hours.

Pricing

PlanPriceWhat it includesHobbyist€0.00 per freeFree forever; 1 seat, up to 3 private projects, no commercial use, and no font CDN.Individual€9.50 per month1 seat, unlimited private projects, commercial use, font CDN hosting, and versioned releases.Studio€74.50 per monthUnlimited seats and shared projects, for teams and agencies up to 25 people.EnterpriseCustom pricingFor organisations with 25+ employees; includes SSO/SAML, custom SLAs, custom integrations, and invoice billing.Hobbyist is appropriate for non-commercial personal work, but its three-project cap and lack of font hosting make it a limited trial of a production workflow. Individual removes the project cap and permits commercial use while keeping the account to one seat, so it fits a solo practitioner. Studio is the team option, adding unlimited seats and shared projects for groups up to 25 people. Larger organisations can negotiate Enterprise terms for identity controls and tailored service or integrations.

Platforms

Zaklad runs on Android, iOS, and the web. For development output, its stated support is React on web and React Native on mobile; it is not a broad framework-agnostic choice. Cloud hosting suits teams that want a shared service, while EU-operated primary infrastructure and the stated encryption and transport safeguards may matter to organisations assessing data handling.

Who it's for

Zaklad is a good fit for a solo designer who needs commercial use and font hosting, or a React/React Native team that wants to connect token decisions, Figma assets, and typed code packages. Its governance and versioning also suit teams maintaining a system over time. It is a weaker fit for non-commercial users who need more than three private projects, larger teams needing broader framework support, or organisations that require published documentation and an active accessibility audit before adoption.

Pros and cons

Pros: Figma sync spans variables, text styles, icons, and components, while typed React and React Native packages align prop names with Figma.

Pros: Token graphs, theme filters, lockable groups, and live previews give system maintainers useful controls for understanding and reviewing changes.

Pros: DTCG JSON and full-system archive exports offer both a standard token format and a complete system export.

Cons: Development support is limited to React and React Native, and other design-tool integrations are not planned.

Cons: Documentation and the accessibility audit are coming soon, while custom component import is still on the roadmap.

Cons: Hobbyist excludes commercial use and font CDN hosting and caps private projects at three; Individual remains a single-seat plan.

Alternatives

Particles UI is worth considering for users who want an MIT-licensed CLI and local token management and export that work without an account, rather than Zaklad's cloud-centered workflow. Terrazzo is a free, MIT-licensed open-source option for readers who prefer a free toolset. Handoff is another free alternative.

Superposition offers a free desktop app across macOS, Windows, and Linux, so it may suit users seeking a desktop-first option. zeroheight is an alternative for web-based styleguide work with a free tier capped at one editor, one styleguide, one token set, and 500 MCP Standard Search calls per month. Bezel is another web option, though its free tier is not yet open for signup.

Carbon Design System is the straightforward alternative for readers who want an open-source design system with no paid tiers stated. Supernova is another freemium option for readers comparing design-system tools.

Design System Software is a broader category directory for comparing options.

Verdict

Choose Zaklad if you want one cloud system to connect tokens and visual assets to Figma and typed React or React Native packages, and its one-seat or team pricing fits your organisation. The clearest reason to look elsewhere is scope: teams needing other frameworks or design tools, or relying on current documentation and accessibility auditing, will be better served by a more complete fit.

Verdict

Zaklad brings token, typography, icon, and component work into a system connected to Figma and supported code frameworks. Check the coming-soon documentation and audit status, the supported development platforms, and plan limits against your workflow.

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