Ant Design CLI is a command-line tool that provides offline access to Ant Design component knowledge, project analysis, and migration guidance.
The tool solves the problem of code agents and developers needing instant, accurate access to Ant Design API documentation without network latency or external dependencies. It bundles complete metadata for Ant Design versions 3 through 6, including every prop, token, demo, and changelog entry across 55+ per-minor version snapshots. Queries return results in milliseconds with version-accurate information, allowing developers to look up the exact API surface of a specific version rather than only the latest release. The tool includes 18 commands covering prop lookup, project-wide linting, design token queries, and cross-version API diffing, with smart matching that suggests corrections for typos using Levenshtein distance.
Developers should choose this tool if they work with Ant Design and want offline component reference data or need to integrate Ant Design knowledge into code agents and IDEs. It suits projects where developers frequently reference component APIs, perform migrations across Ant Design versions, or use AI-assisted coding tools that benefit from structured, instant access to documentation. The tool is particularly valuable for teams using code agents like Claude Code, Cursor, or Gemini CLI, which can leverage the CLI's JSON output format and skill file for automated integration. It provides bilingual support for component names and documentation in both English and Chinese, switchable via command flags.
The project maintains active development with regular updates to support new Ant Design versions and expand command capabilities. The tool includes an MCP server mode for native IDE integration with systems supporting the Model Context Protocol, enabling direct tool exposure within editors like Claude Code and Cursor. The CLI ships with a skill file that teaches code agents when and how to use each command, automating integration with agent-based workflows.
