Which DESIGN.md template should I start with?

Start with the free Landing Page DESIGN.md if the product is a marketing site, or simply to see what a paid kit includes before spending anything. For a product surface, match the kit to the UI: Admin Panel for tables and back-office screens, SaaS Dashboard (or its Minimal variant) for a typical product dashboard, Analytics Dashboard for charts-first reporting, and AI App Starter for a chat or agent interface.

Is there a free DESIGN.md template?

Yes. The Landing Page DESIGN.md kit is free, with the same structure as the paid kits: full Next.js source, DESIGN.md, tokens, and an implementation prompt, under a personal + commercial license.

What do the paid template kits include?

Every paid kit includes full Next.js + TypeScript + Tailwind source for every listed page, a DESIGN.md file, token exports (Tailwind config, CSS variables, JSON tokens), an implementation prompt, and a personal + commercial license.

Which AI coding agents can use these templates?

Any agent that reads project files and markdown context: Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Google Stitch, and similar tools. Add the DESIGN.md to .cursor/rules, CLAUDE.md, or the system prompt, then ask the agent to follow it strictly.

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All 6 DESIGN.md template kits compared: a free landing page, paid SaaS and admin dashboards, an analytics dashboard, and an AI app starter — with real prices, page counts, and stack.

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# Best DESIGN.md templates

A comparison of all 6 DESIGN.md template kits currently shipping on DesignMD: one free landing page and five paid kits for dashboards, admin panels, and AI apps. Each kit ships full Next.js + Tailwind source, a DESIGN.md file, tokens, and an implementation prompt — not just a screenshot.

## What a DESIGN.md template kit actually includes

A template kit is not a static mockup and not just a markdown file. Every kit on this list includes:

- Full Next.js + TypeScript + Tailwind source for every listed page
- A DESIGN.md file describing the color system, typography, spacing, and component rules
- Token exports (Tailwind config, CSS variables, JSON tokens)
- An implementation prompt for pasting into Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex
- A personal + commercial license (free kit included)

## The 6 kits, ranked by starting point

### 1. Landing Page DESIGN.md — Free
5 pages, 18 blocks · Next.js, Tailwind, Marketing, Responsive
Best for: starting for free, or learning the format before buying a paid kit.
Full marketing sections — hero, feature grid, pricing, FAQ, CTA band — plus the complete DESIGN.md, tokens, and an implementation prompt. Open this one first.

### 2. Admin Panel DESIGN.md — $49
8 pages, 8 blocks · Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, shadcn/ui
Best for: internal tools, back-office dashboards, data-heavy admin surfaces.
The largest kit, built on shadcn/ui: data tables, sidebars, command menus, and settings screens.

### 3. SaaS Dashboard DESIGN.md — $39
6 pages, 12 blocks · Next.js, Tailwind, shadcn/ui, Data UI
Best for: product dashboards with billing, team screens, and workspace navigation.
A general-purpose SaaS shell — metrics, billing, team management, workspace switching. The default choice for a typical B2B SaaS product.

### 4. Minimal SaaS Dashboard DESIGN.md — $39
6 pages, 13 blocks · Next.js, Tailwind, Charts, shadcn/ui
Best for: lean products that need fewer screens and a lighter visual system.

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Template comparison

All 6 DESIGN.md template kits, compared

One free landing page and five paid kits for dashboards, admin panels, and AI apps. Every kit ships full Next.js + Tailwind source, a DESIGN.md file, token exports, and an implementation prompt — not just a screenshot.

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Landing Page DESIGN.md

Template kit by DesignMD

Free

Best for: Starting for free, or learning the DESIGN.md format before buying a paid kit

The free example kit. Full marketing sections — hero, feature grid, pricing, FAQ, CTA band — plus the complete DESIGN.md, tokens, and an implementation prompt. This is the one to open first: it shows exactly what a template kit includes before you pay for one.

$49

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Admin Panel DESIGN.md

Template kit by DesignMD

shadcn DESIGN.md

Best for: Internal tools, back-office dashboards, and data-heavy admin surfaces

The largest kit — 8 pages and a dense component set built on shadcn/ui: data tables, sidebars, command menus, and settings screens. Pick this when the product is mostly tables, filters, and bulk actions rather than marketing surfaces.

$39

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SaaS Dashboard DESIGN.md

Template kit by DesignMD

shadcn DESIGN.md

Best for: Product dashboards with billing, team screens, and workspace navigation

A general-purpose SaaS shell: metrics, billing, team management, and workspace switching, with shadcn/ui and dedicated data-UI blocks. The default choice for a typical B2B SaaS product dashboard.

$39

Open

Minimal SaaS Dashboard DESIGN.md

Template kit by DesignMD

shadcn DESIGN.md

Best for: Lean products that need fewer screens and a lighter visual system

A trimmed-down alternative to the full SaaS Dashboard kit — same shadcn/ui foundation and chart blocks, fewer pages, quieter density. Choose this over the standard SaaS Dashboard kit when the product surface is genuinely small.

$39

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Analytics Dashboard DESIGN.md

Template kit by DesignMD

shadcn DESIGN.md

Best for: Metrics-first products where charts and reporting are the core UI

The block-heaviest kit — 31 blocks across 8 pages, built around Recharts and explicit chart-usage rules in the DESIGN.md. Pick this when the product is a reporting or analytics tool rather than a general SaaS dashboard.

$29

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AI App Starter DESIGN.md

Template kit by DesignMD

shadcn DESIGN.md

Best for: Chat interfaces, prompt inputs, and AI-agent product surfaces

A chat-first starter with streaming states, prompt input patterns, and agent-workspace layout baked into the DESIGN.md. Use this instead of a generic dashboard kit when the product is built around an AI chat or agent interface.

How to choose

Start with the free Landing Page kit if the product is a marketing site, or to see exactly what a paid kit includes before spending anything. For a product surface, match the kit to what the UI actually is: tables and back-office screens point to Admin Panel, a typical product dashboard points to SaaS Dashboard or its Minimal variant, charts-first reporting points to Analytics Dashboard, and a chat or agent interface points to AI App Starter.

Price, pages, and blocks for each DESIGN.md template kit
Kit	Price	Pages	Blocks
Landing Page DESIGN.md	Free	5	18
Admin Panel DESIGN.md	$49	8	8
SaaS Dashboard DESIGN.md	$39	6	12
Minimal SaaS Dashboard DESIGN.md	$39	6	13
Analytics Dashboard DESIGN.md	$39	8	31
AI App Starter DESIGN.md	$29	7	24