Introducing Anima Playground and Anima API: UI-First AI Code Generation4 min read

At Anima, we’ve been researching code generation for the last seven years, specializing in Front-end and UI code automation. As Figma’s largest partner, with over 1.4 million installs, we are leading the design-to-code space—helping teams bridge the gap between design and development.

The past three years have transformed what’s possible in AI-driven development. With the rise of LLMs like Claude Sonnet 3.7 and OpenAI’s o3-mini, 2025 marks a pivotal year for how we build software. New tools like Cursor and Bolt.new are reshaping the way developers interact with code, and Anima is at the forefront of this evolution.

Introducing Anima Playground and Anima API

Today, we’re launching Anima Playground and Anima API—two major innovations that redefine how teams and individuals build applications. These tools make high-quality, full-stack development more accessible than ever, empowering designers, developers, and product managers to go from idea to production faster than ever before, and with a top-notch UI.

Anima AI Playground: Vibe-Coding Based on Any Figma Design

Anima Playground is a UI-first AI platform that understands both design and code, allowing you to go from Figma to a live, fully functional app in seconds. Start with a Figma link or with Anima’s plugin to turn your design to code, watch it running, and vibe-code by asking the AI agent to code for you.

Key Features:

• Start with a Figma link: Paste a Figma link and instantly generate a working application. No need to open Figma or install plugins.
• High-end UI code: Choose frameworks like ShadCN with Tailwind for high-quality, production-ready React and HTML code.
• Vibe-coding: Prompt Anima’s AI agent to iterate on your code—add micro interactions, logic, and bring your ideas to life simply by asking.
• Expand with more screens: Add new screens, components, or external assets by describing how they should integrate with your app.
• One-click publishing: Share fully responsive prototypes, websites, and apps directly from Anima with no extra setup.
• Full code ownership: Push to GitHub or download the complete project anytime for local development or handoff.
• Powered by Bolt.new: Enjoy an in-browser code preview with Bolt’s WebContainers technology.

What is Vibe Coding?

Vibe coding is when an AI agent codes for you, and you don’t even look at the code—only the results. You focus on creation, and your wishes are fulfilled automatically, simply by chatting or talking to the AI agent.

Who is This For?

• UX/UI agencies & IT consultancies: Go from Figma to production-grade UI code.
• Marketing teams in small companies: Create on-brand websites and apps without technical expertise.
• Freelancers & Indie developers: Quickly build and iterate new projects that look polished.
• Startups & Founders: Launch MVPs faster by combining pre-built templates and AI-generated components.

Announcing Anima API

With the rise of coding AI agents, we see an insane increase in the speed of coding, up to 100x(!). However, LLMs fall short when it comes to coding UI, which limits coding agents when working on Front-end development.

Anima is here to bridge that gap—AI Agents and other LLM-based automations can now consume Anima as an API to improve UI coding.

Anima + Bolt Partnership

We proudly announce Bolt.new as our launch partner for Anima API! Bolt is the leading AI coding agent, allowing anyone to code in the browser with AI. Together, we’re setting a new standard for going from Figma to full-blown live applications.

Who is Anima API For?

Whether you’re building AI coding automation for wide use or an internal coding agent for your enterprise, Anima API helps your agents be smarter when it comes to Front-end UI coding.

Anima API Availability

Play with it today—visit dev.animaapp.com and paste a Figma link. Anima will produce a high-fidelity code package that is runnable out of the box.

General availability: Expected in Q2-2025. Request early access today.

Give it a Spin

Anima Playground and Anima API represent the next step in bridging the gap between design and development in the age of AI coding agents. Whether you’re a designer, developer, product team, marketeer, or entrepreneur, Anima helps you go from a visual idea to a concept in minutes and to a real working product in hours.

Ready to experience the future of app development? Try Anima AI Playground today.