Akira

Native Linux App for UI and UX Design built in Vala and GTK

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Quick Overview

Akira is an open-source UI/UX design application built for Linux. It aims to provide a native and modern design tool for the Linux desktop, focusing on user-friendly interface and vector-based design capabilities. Akira is developed using Vala and GTK, making it well-integrated with the GNOME desktop environment.

Pros

Native Linux application, providing better integration with the desktop environment
Open-source and community-driven development
Vector-based design capabilities, allowing for scalable graphics
User-friendly interface, making it accessible for both beginners and professionals

Cons

Still in early development stages, with some features missing or incomplete
Limited cross-platform support compared to industry-standard design tools
Smaller user base and community compared to more established design applications
May lack some advanced features found in commercial design software

Getting Started

To get started with Akira, follow these steps:

Install Akira on your Linux system:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:akiraux/akira
sudo apt update
sudo apt install akira

Launch Akira from your applications menu or by running:
```
akira
```
Start a new project by clicking "New Project" or open an existing file.
Explore the tools and features available in the sidebar and top menu.
Begin designing your UI/UX project using Akira's vector-based tools and shape manipulation features.

For more detailed information and documentation, visit the official Akira website or GitHub repository.

Competitor Comparisons

Akira

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Native Linux App for UI and UX Design built in Vala and GTK

Pros of Akira

Identical repository, so all features and functionality are the same
No differences in codebase or project structure
Consistent development and maintenance approach

Cons of Akira

No unique advantages over the compared repository
Lack of differentiation may lead to confusion for users and contributors
Potential for redundancy in the open-source ecosystem

Code Comparison

Since both repositories are identical, there are no code differences to highlight. Here's a sample of code that would be present in both:

public class Akira.Lib.Canvas : Gtk.Layout {
    public weak Akira.Window window { get; construct; }
    public Akira.Lib.ViewCanvas view { get; set; }
    public Akira.Models.ListModel<Akira.Lib.Items.CanvasItem> items { get; set; }

    public Canvas (Akira.Window window) {
        Object (window: window);
    }
}

This code snippet defines the Canvas class, which is a core component of the Akira application in both repositories.

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Pros of GTK

Mature and widely-used toolkit with extensive documentation
Supports multiple programming languages (C, Python, JavaScript, etc.)
Large community and ecosystem of applications and libraries

Cons of GTK

Steeper learning curve for beginners
Can be more complex to set up and configure
Less focused on specific design tools compared to Akira

Code Comparison

Akira (Vala):

public class Akira.Lib.Canvas : Gtk.DrawingArea {
    public Canvas () {
        Object (
            can_focus: true,
            events: Gdk.EventMask.BUTTON_PRESS_MASK
                | Gdk.EventMask.BUTTON_RELEASE_MASK
                | Gdk.EventMask.POINTER_MOTION_MASK
        );
    }
}

GTK (C):

static GtkWidget *
create_canvas (void)
{
  GtkWidget *canvas = gtk_drawing_area_new ();
  gtk_widget_set_can_focus (canvas, TRUE);
  gtk_widget_add_events (canvas, GDK_BUTTON_PRESS_MASK
                                 | GDK_BUTTON_RELEASE_MASK
                                 | GDK_POINTER_MOTION_MASK);
  return canvas;
}

The code comparison shows how Akira uses Vala, a more modern language built on top of GObject, while GTK's core is written in C. Akira's code is more concise and object-oriented, while GTK's C code is more verbose but offers lower-level control.

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README

The Linux Design Tool

Install â¢ Compile â¢ Questions â¢ Contributing â¢ Support â¢ Mascot â¢ License

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Akira is a native Linux Design application built in Vala and GTK. Akira focuses on offering a modern and fast approach to UI and UX Design, mainly targeting web designers and graphic designers. The main goal is to offer a valid and professional solution for designers who want to use Linux as their main OS.

â ï¸â ï¸ AKIRA IS CURRENTLY IN EARLY DEVELOPMENT, NOT READY TO BE USED FOR PRODUCTION! â ï¸â ï¸

Feel free to download the Alpha and help us testing it.

ð¦ Install

elementaryOS AppCenter	FlatHub

Flathub Beta

flatpak remote-add flathub-beta https://flathub.org/beta-repo/flathub-beta.flatpakrepo
flatpak install akira

ð Compile

You can install Akira by compiling it from the source

Install Dependencies

gtk+-3.0>=3.18
granite>=6.0.0
glib-2.0
gee-0.8
gobject-2.0
libxml-2.0
libjson-glib-1.0
libarchive
gettext
cairo
meson

Note: For non-elementary distros, (such as Arch, Debian etc) you are required to install "vala", "elementary-theme" and "elementary-icon-theme" as additional dependencies.

Compile & Run

Once the above mentioned dependencies are resolved, Akira can be compiled & installed

meson build --prefix=/usr -Dprofile=default
cd build
ninja && sudo ninja install
./src/com.github.akiraux.akira

Note: Replace the -Dprofile=default with -Dprofile=development to compile and install Akira in development mode where you can make changes.

ð¤ Questions

If you want to ask any questions about the project, join us on our public Matrix channel at #akiraux:matrix.org or on IRC at #akiraux on LiberaChat.

We also have a dedicated Discord channel available to any Patreon supporters where we offer more direct support, and we're open to discussing new features and implementations.

If you are trying out Akira and you encounter an error or any problem feel free to just open an issue here on GitHub.

ð¨âð» Contributing

Feel free to send a pull request to this repository with your code contributions, but first read our contributing guidelines :page_with_curl:

ð Code of Conduct

This project adheres to the adapted version of Contributor Covenant code of conduct. By participating, you are expected to uphold this code.

ð Support

If you like Akira and you want to support its development, consider donating via Liberapay or pledge on Patreon.

â¨ Mascot

Akari the Cyber Phoenix is a perfectionist. She is tidy, collected and has a sharp eye for detail. Her name Akari (ç¯çã) means "the enlightenment of a sophisticated order". Her costume resembles the project's icon. Get the Mascot and all the other assets from here.

Mascot character designed by Tyson Tan. Tyson Tan offers mascot design service for free and open source software, free of charge, under free license. Contact: http://tysontan.com / tysontan@mail.com

ð License

GNU GPLv3 / Creative Commons BY-SA

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Quick Overview

Pros

Cons

Getting Started

Competitor Comparisons

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Cons of Akira

Code Comparison

Pros of GTK

Cons of GTK

Code Comparison

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README

The Linux Design Tool

ð¦ Install

Flathub Beta

ð Compile

Install Dependencies

Compile & Run

ð¤ Questions

ð¨âð» Contributing

ð Code of Conduct

ð Support

â¨ Mascot

ð License

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ð¦ Install

ð Compile

ð¤ Questions

ð¨âð» Contributing

ð Code of Conduct

ð Support

â¨ Mascot

ð License