kickstartDS

The Open Source starter kit for Design Systems

Freemium

Description

kickstartDS offers an open-source foundation for creating design systems. It provides a low-code framework, a user interface development toolkit, and a comprehensive library of components designed to help digital teams build consistent and brand-compliant web frontends with increased efficiency. The platform emphasizes flexibility and ownership, allowing users to host the code in their own repository, avoiding vendor lock-in.

Built with modern web standards like semantic HTML, CSS Modules, and ES6 JavaScript, kickstartDS components are framework-agnostic or can be used directly as React components. The system prioritizes performance, accessibility adhering to WCAG 2.1 standards, and customization through design and component tokens. It also offers integrations with various CMS platforms and includes an AI-powered concierge for guidance.

Key Features

Open Source Starter Kit: Foundation for building design systems.
Low-code Framework: Simplifies UI development processes.
Comprehensive Component Library: Includes 26+ components, 250+ properties, 500+ tokens.
CMS Starters: Pre-built integrations for Storyblok, Netlify Create, Sanity Studio, Wordpress.
Design System Concierge: AI-powered assistant for guidance and resources.
Framework Agnostic & React Support: Use with semantic HTML/CSS/JS or ready-made React components.
Performance Optimized: Lightweight runtime, token system, and CSS framework.
Accessible by Default: Adheres to W3C WCAG 2.1 specifications.
Highly Customizable: Adaptable via design and component tokens.
Storybook Integration: Visualize and interact with components easily.
No Vendor Lock-in: Users own the codebase in their repository.
GraphQL API: Auto-generated API for seamless integration (e.g., Next.js).