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OrbStudio Native Mac app for designing animated orbs with code export

OrbStudio Native Mac app for designing animated orbs with code export

by okbye·Mar 24, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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AI Analysis

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Exports dependency-free SwiftUI and WebGL code, not just PNG screenshots.

Strengths
  • •SwiftUI export is a single View struct with zero external dependencies.
  • •WebGL export produces one self-contained file, no bundler required.
  • •Live canvas preview with full undo history across all parameters.
Weaknesses
  • •macOS-only excludes Windows and Linux designers from the workflow.
  • •Animated orbs are a trend — may have limited long-term utility.
Category
Design
Target Audience

iOS developers, web designers creating landing pages or app UIs

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Post Description

I kept needing animated orb visuals for apps and landing pages, they're everywhere lol.

So I built OrbStudio, a native SwiftUI Mac app where you design an orb live and export real code. The SwiftUI export is a single View with zero dependencies, same rendering approach the app itself uses. WebGL export is one self contained file, no bundler.

Happy to answer questions!

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