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- U.S. software engineer Brandon Thomas released free open-source apps that replicate Adobe and Microsoft programs.
- The suite, called ArtCraft, includes PhotoCraft, PdfCraft, WordCraft, DeckCraft and GridCraft as alternatives.
- Thomas built the apps with Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5.5 AI and Rust, labeling the approach “vibe coding.”
- Experts say the clean-room replacements may face legal challenges despite Adobe’s $779.99-per-year pricing and recent $150 million settlement.