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CanvasAnvil

AI multi-canvas studio for diagrams, decks, posters, and storyboards.

💎 Hidden gem★ 96 stars⑂ 7 forksAGPL-3.0updated 2026-09
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// project facts

Project facts

CanvasAnvil is an open-source image project by CodingFeng101 (CodingFeng101/CanvasAnvil on GitHub). It has 96 GitHub stars and 7 forks, is released under the AGPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 6 September 2026.

Repository
CodingFeng101/CanvasAnvil
GitHub stars
96
Forks
7
License
AGPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
6 September 2026
Category
Image
Listing
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// how it works

How it works

  1. Clone the project

    Download the source and enter the folder.

  2. Install dependencies

    Pull the Node packages for the React frontend.

  3. Configure the AI backend

    Add your model API keys per the README.

  4. Launch the studio

    Start the dev server and open the canvas workspace.

// features

Why people love it

Multi-canvas workspace

Flowcharts, posters, decks, and storyboards in one app.

AI drafting agents

LLM helpers that generate and iterate on canvases.

Interior design mode

Mock up room layouts with AI assistance.

Infographic builder

Turn data and ideas into visual explainers.

SVG editing core

Vector-native editing under every canvas.

Self-hostable

Run the whole studio on your own server.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/CodingFeng101/CanvasAnvil.git
cd CanvasAnvil
  2. Step 2 — Install dependencies

    Pull the Node packages it needs.

    npm install
  3. Step 3 — Launch the studio

    Start the development server and open the URL it prints.

    npm run dev
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains CanvasAnvil?

It is an open-source project at CodingFeng101/CanvasAnvil with 7 forks; check recent commits for activity.

Is it free for commercial use?

It is AGPL-3.0, which has strong copyleft terms — check with legal before commercial use.

Do I need an AI API key?

Yes. The AI features call an LLM, so you will configure your own provider key.

Can I self-host it?

Yes. It is a TypeScript web app designed to run on your own infrastructure.

What can I make with it?

Flowcharts, interior mockups, presentations, posters, infographics, and product stories.

// keep exploring

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