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CLAUDE CODE ADDS /DESIGN COMMAND FOR TERMINAL UI MOCKUPS

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TUE, AUG 18, 2026

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Anthropic has introduced a /design command in Claude Code that enables developers to generate UI mockups directly in the terminal before writing code. The feature analyzes existing codebases to match current UI styles.

The new /design command streamlines the development workflow by bringing visual design capabilities into Claude Code's terminal interface. Developers can now create UI mockups as artboards without leaving their coding environment, accelerating the design-to-code process. Claude reads the existing codebase to understand and replicate the current UI style, ensuring consistency across new designs. This capability eliminates the need to switch between separate design tools and development environments. The addition positions Claude Code as a more comprehensive development tool, combining code generation, context awareness, and now visual design capabilities in a single interface. The feature targets developers who want to prototype interfaces quickly while maintaining alignment with existing design systems.

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