**Graphite** is an in-development raster and vector graphics package that's free and open source. It is powered by a node graph compositing engine that fuses layers with nodes, providing a fully non-destructive editing experience.
Graphite is a lightweight vector graphics editor that runs in your browser. Its nascent node-based compositor lets you apply raster effects and co-create amazing art with AI in a non-destructive workflow. Fully-featured raster image editing and a native desktop application are the current focus of development and will be made available in the coming months.
Launch the latest alpha release of the [Graphite editor](https://editor.graphite.rs) and learn more on the [project website](https://graphite.rs/).
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## Discord community
[Join our Discord community](https://discord.graphite.rs) to chat with the community and development team. Feel free to lurk, ask questions, give suggestions, or get involved in the project. We are always seeking new collaborators to help test, design, and develop the software and this is where we communicate.
## Building/contributing
We need Rust and web developers! See [instructions here](https://graphite.rs/volunteer/guide/) for setting up the project and getting started.
We are also in search of artists to create beautiful sample work in Graphite and illustrations for the website and social media. Please [get in touch](https://graphite.rs/contact/) if you are able to help out.
By submitting code for inclusion in the project, you are agreeing to license your changes under the Apache 2.0 license, and that you have the authority to do so. Some directories may have other licenses, like dual-licensed MIT/Apache 2.0, and code submissions to those directories mean you agree to the applicable license(s).
## Feature and roadmap
[See the web page for this information.](https://graphite.rs/features/)
## Support the project
Please consider [pledging a monthly donation](https://graphite.rs/donate/). Your contribution helps sustain this volunteer-run open source project and brings powerful, free creative tools to the masses.
