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CanvasAnvil
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.
AI multi-canvas studio for diagrams, decks, posters, and storyboards.
💎 Hidden gem★ 96 stars⑂ 7 forksAGPL-3.0updated 2026-09
▦ visual — this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- CodingFeng101/CanvasAnvil
- GitHub stars
- 96
- Forks
- 7
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 6 September 2026
- Category
- Image
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Clone the project
Download the source and enter the folder.
- Install dependencies
Pull the Node packages for the React frontend.
- Configure the AI backend
Add your model API keys per the README.
- 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
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/CodingFeng101/CanvasAnvil.git cd CanvasAnvil - Step 2 — Install dependencies
Pull the Node packages it needs.
npm install - Step 3 — Launch the studio
Start the development server and open the URL it prints.
npm run dev
// use cases
What you can build
- Draft a flowchart with AI filling in the boxes.
- Mock up an interior design concept on a canvas.
- Build a pitch deck without leaving the browser.
- Turn a product story into an infographic.
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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.
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Get CanvasAnvil
Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.