SnapGrid is an open-source desktop app for collecting, organizing, and analyzing UI screenshots. It uses AI to automatically detect UI components and patterns, making it a powerful tool for designers and developers.
I just released a Mac app built entirely with AI—it's called SnapGrid!
SnapGrid is an evolution of an idea I first explored over 10 years ago with an app called Inboard. It's a simple, focused app designed specifically for designers who want to collect and organize screenshots of UI designs that inspire them.
The key difference now: AI handles the tagging automatically. You no longer need to manually categorize each screenshot—AI does it instantly, making your collections easier to manage and search.
Building SnapGrid highlighted how fundamentally AI is reshaping software development. With very basic coding knowledge, I was able to create a fully functional app. This shift dramatically expands what's possible, especially for niche applications and personal productivity tools.
Given how accessible software development is becoming, I'm excited about the potential rise in high-quality open-source projects built by people simply for fun and contribution. That's why I'm releasing SnapGrid as an open-source project. You can run it completely free, locally on your own Mac—you'll just need an OpenAI API key for image analysis.
Let me know if you have any suggestions or feedback!
