TablePlus-inspired DESIGN.md for AI coding agents

Q: How do I add the TablePlus-inspired DESIGN.md DESIGN.md to my project?

Download or copy the DESIGN.md file from this page and place it in your project root. Then instruct your AI agent: "Read the DESIGN.md file in this project and follow its design system when generating UI." The agent will pick it up automatically in Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, and most modern AI coding tools.

Dima Braven·May 8, 2026

TablePlus database client - native table-first workflow, SQL editor, compact result grids.

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# DESIGN.md - TablePlus-inspired reference

> Independent style reference inspired by public product UI patterns.
> Source: https://tableplus.com/

## Overview
Native database client aesthetic with table-first layouts, compact sidebar connections, SQL editor, result grids, and quiet professional chrome.

## Color System
- --primary: #F5A623
- --bg: #FFFFFF
- --surface: #F8F8F8
- --border: #D8D8D8
- --text: #1F2933

## Typography
- Use system-ui for app chrome.
- Use monospace for SQL and data cells where useful.
- Keep table density high and readable.

## Layout / Interaction
- Connection sidebar, schema tree, SQL editor, and result grid are core.
- Use split panes for query and results.
- Data editing controls must be precise.

## Components
- Connection row
- Schema tree
- SQL editor
- Result grid
- Cell editor
- Query history
- Filter bar

Design System Overview

The TablePlus-inspired design system captures the visual language of a well-known developer tools and IDEs product. This DESIGN.md file distills its color palette, typography, spacing scale, and component patterns into a format that AI coding agents can read and follow when generating UI.

TablePlus database client - native table-first workflow, SQL editor, compact result grids.

AI agents like Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, and Google Stitch can reference this file to produce UI that visually matches the TablePlus-inspired aesthetic — consistent colors, proportional spacing, and recognizable component patterns — without requiring explicit pixel-by-pixel instructions for every element.

Browse more developer tools and IDEs design systems or explore the full DESIGN.md directory.

Color System

Brand palette extracted from the design system. Click any swatch to copy the hex value.

Text / Primary

#1f2937

Accent

#10b981

Surface / Background

#ecfdf5

Border / Subtle

#6ee7b7

BRAND

SURFACE

TEXT

Typography Specimen

system-ui

Native database client feel; mono for SQL and data grids.

Display

2.8rem / 700 / 1.04

The quick brown fox

Heading H1

2rem / 700 / 1.1

The quick brown fox jumps

Heading H2

1.5rem / 600 / 1.15

The quick brown fox jumps over

Heading H3

1.125rem / 600 / 1.2

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy

Body

1rem / 400 / 1.5

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Small / Caption

0.75rem / 400 / 1.5

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog and sat down.

Monospace

const primary = "system-ui";

Component Patterns

UI specimens rendered in the TablePlus-inspired DESIGN.md visual style — brand colours, spacing, and radius applied.

Navigation

Issue Tracker

ENG-142Fix OAuth token refresh on mobile clientsIn Progress

ENG-143Update API rate-limit documentationTodo

ENG-144Migrate auth layer to edge functionsDone

Buttons & States

Layout & Spacing Tokens

Spacing Scale

space-14px

space-28px

space-312px

space-416px

space-624px

space-832px

space-1248px

space-1664px

Border Radius

radius-none0px

radius-sm4px

radius-md8px

radius-lg16px

radius-xl24px

radius-full9999px

Elevation & Shadow

Flatshadow-none

XSshadow-xs

SMshadow-sm

MDshadow-md

LGshadow-lg

XLshadow-xl

Use with AI Coding Agents

Copy one of these prompts into your AI coding agent to apply the TablePlus-inspired DESIGN.md design system to your project. The DESIGN.md file in your repo root is the source of truth.

# .cursor/rules (or DESIGN.md)
You are working in a project that uses the TablePlus-inspired DESIGN.md design system.

Read the DESIGN.md file in this project root and follow it strictly when generating UI.
Match the brand's exact colors, typography, spacing scale, and border radius.
Do not create generic Tailwind UI — apply the visual language from DESIGN.md.

Key rules:
- Use the defined color palette, not arbitrary hex values
- Apply the correct font family and weight scale
- Follow spacing tokens (4/8/12/16/24/32px scale)
- Match component patterns: buttons, cards, inputs, badges as specified

Paddle

Revenue delivery platform. Clean, modern B2B SaaS.

View DESIGN.md

Framer

Design and publish websites. Dark premium, motion-first.

View DESIGN.md

Craft Docs

Beautiful documents. Apple-influenced, editorial.

View DESIGN.md

Wise

International money transfers. Fresh, transparent, accessible.

View DESIGN.md

Pika

AI video creation. Dark, creative, gen-AI aesthetic.

View DESIGN.md

Lovable

AI app builder. Clean, modern, product-led.

View DESIGN.md

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the TablePlus-inspired DESIGN.md DESIGN.md with Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex?

Yes. Copy the DESIGN.md file into your project root and reference it in your agent rules. For Cursor, add it to .cursor/rules. For Claude Code, include it as CLAUDE.md. For Codex, add it to your system prompt. The agent will read it and apply the TablePlus-inspired DESIGN.md visual system to any UI it generates.

Is this an official TablePlus-inspired DESIGN.md file?

No — this is an independent reference created for AI coding agent compatibility. It is not officially endorsed by TablePlus-inspired DESIGN.md. The visual system was analyzed and documented to help AI agents produce UI that matches the TablePlus-inspired DESIGN.md aesthetic. Always verify against official TablePlus-inspired DESIGN.md documentation.

What is a DESIGN.md file?

A DESIGN.md file is a Markdown document that describes a product's visual design system in a format that AI coding agents can read and follow. It captures color palettes, typography, spacing, component patterns, and usage rules — giving AI agents like Cursor, Claude Code, and Codex a source of truth for consistent UI generation.

Can I use the TablePlus-inspired DESIGN.md color tokens and visual style in my own project?

The design tokens and visual patterns documented here are for reference and AI agent guidance. If you are building a project inspired by the TablePlus-inspired DESIGN.md visual style, ensure your use is consistent with TablePlus-inspired DESIGN.md's brand guidelines and any applicable trademark or copyright rules. This file helps AI agents understand a style — it does not grant license to use proprietary brand assets.

How do I add this to my project?

Download the DESIGN.md file (requires free account) and place it in your project root. Then tell your AI agent to read it: "Read the DESIGN.md file in this project and follow its design system when generating UI." The agent will pick it up automatically in most modern AI coding tools.