Adobe's Apps Have Been Vibe Coded and Open Sourced
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An unknown developer has used AI to create free copies of several Adobe titles, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Illustrator. Photographers, illustrators and filmmakers around the world are hoping for lower costs – while analysts are slashing the stock.
A developer in Atlanta imitates Adobe programs. Behind this is a concept that gives artificial intelligence new power – Microsoft is already drawing consequences.
One Developer, One AI Model: The Open-Source Assault on Adobe's Subscription Empire
Brandon Thomas had enough. After years in software and one too many encounters with Adobe’s cancellation fees, the engineer turned to Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5.5. The result? Seven free, open-source applications that mimic the look and core functions of Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom and more. Released under the ArtCraft banner in early October 2026, the tools arrived as alpha builds written in Rust. They run natively on Windows, macOS and L…
Adobe's apps have been vibe coded and open sourced
Brandon Thomas created Artcraft in response to frustration at the lock-in terms associated with Adobe subscriptions. He claims to have used Claude to vibe-code "cleanroom" versions of their entire suite of products which he has been available as open source. A side by side review and a consideration of the legal implications from Louis Rossman.
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