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# WDS Tools
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**Purpose:** Recommended tools for WDS workflows with setup instructions and best practices.
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**Last Updated:** February 25, 2026
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## Overview
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WDS works best with a curated set of tools that support the concept-first, iterative design workflow. Each tool has a dedicated page with comprehensive setup instructions, best practices, and WDS-specific workflows.
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## Tool Categories
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### Required Tools
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**[Cursor/Windsurf IDE](cursor-windsurf.md)**
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- AI-powered IDE for WDS agent workflows
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- Development environment for Freya, Saga, Idunn
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- **Status:** Required for all WDS phases
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**[Git](git.md)**
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- Version control for tracking changes
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- Collaboration and project history
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- **Status:** Required for all WDS phases
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### Recommended Tools
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**[Excalidraw](excalidraw.md)**
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- Agent + human collaborative wireframing (JSON format)
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- Agent writes elements, user edits visually in VS Code
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- **Status:** Recommended for Phase 4 wireframing
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**[Figma MCP](figma-mcp.md)**
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- MCP server for automated Figma integration
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- Component-level injection and bidirectional sync
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- **Status:** Recommended for Phase 4-5
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### Optional Tools
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**[Figma](figma.md)**
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- Visual design refinement tool
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- Design system documentation
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- **Status:** Optional for Phase 4-5
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**[html.to.design](html-to-design.md)**
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- HTML to Figma conversion (fallback method)
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- When MCP server unavailable
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- **Status:** Optional for Phase 4-5
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**[NanoBanana](nanobanana.md)**
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- AI-powered asset creation tool
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- Design inspiration and exploration
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- **Status:** Optional for pre-Phase 4
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## Quick Reference
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| Tool | Category | Primary Use | WDS Phase | Status |
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| **[Cursor/Windsurf](cursor-windsurf.md)** | IDE | Development, agent interaction | All | Required |
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| **[Git](git.md)** | Version Control | Track changes, collaborate | All | Required |
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| **[Excalidraw](excalidraw.md)** | Wireframing | Agent+human wireframes, JSON format | 4 | Recommended |
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| **[Figma](figma.md)** | Design | Visual refinement, design system | 4-5 | Optional |
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| **[Figma MCP](figma-mcp.md)** | Integration | Automated Figma ↔ WDS sync | 4-5 | Recommended |
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| **[html.to.design](html-to-design.md)** | Conversion | HTML → Figma (fallback) | 4-5 | Optional |
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| **[NanoBanana](nanobanana.md)** | AI Design | Asset creation, inspiration | Pre-4 | Optional |
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## Getting Started
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### Minimum Setup (Required)
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1. Install [Cursor or Windsurf IDE](cursor-windsurf.md)
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2. Install [Git](git.md)
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3. Configure both for your project
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### Recommended Setup (For Full WDS Workflow)
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1. Install [Cursor or Windsurf IDE](cursor-windsurf.md)
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2. Install [Git](git.md)
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3. Install [Excalidraw](excalidraw.md) VS Code extension (wireframing)
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4. Create [Figma](figma.md) account
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5. Install and configure [Figma MCP](figma-mcp.md) server
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6. Set up Figma API access token
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### Full Setup (All Features)
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1. Install [Cursor or Windsurf IDE](cursor-windsurf.md)
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2. Install [Git](git.md)
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3. Install [Excalidraw](excalidraw.md) VS Code extension (wireframing)
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4. Create [Figma](figma.md) account
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5. Install and configure [Figma MCP](figma-mcp.md) server
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6. Set up Figma API access token
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7. Explore [NanoBanana](nanobanana.md) for asset creation
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### Optional Tools
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- [html.to.design](html-to-design.md) - Fallback when MCP not available
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- [NanoBanana](nanobanana.md) - Asset creation and inspiration
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## Support and Resources
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Each tool page includes:
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- Detailed setup instructions
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- WDS-specific best practices
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- Troubleshooting guides
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- Integration with WDS workflows
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- Links to official documentation
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**Browse individual tool pages for comprehensive guides on setup, configuration, and WDS-specific workflows.**
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