Design images and layouts using code instead of a visual interface

The ask

Many designers and developers find existing visual design tools cumbersome for precise or automated tasks. They seek an alternative approach to creating and manipulating digital assets. A program that allows users to design images and layouts through code would address this need. This would enable greater accuracy, batch processing, and integration with scripting or development workflows. Core features should include programmatic control over image placement, transformations like grayscale, and adding borders. Text manipulation, such as setting fonts and centering, is also essential. The ability to perform boolean operations on shapes to create complex graphics would enhance its utility.

Flamas collected this from a public request on Ask HN, on Oct 27, 2026. Read the original. Nobody has been emailed about it, and the count above is only the people who have said they want it here.