Developer releases open-source clones of Office apps
Brandon Thomas, creator of open-source alternatives to Adobe's creative software, has released new free clones of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, named WordCraft, GridCraft, and DeckCraft. The apps, developed largely using Anthropic's Claude AI, are available on GitHub and seek to provide accessible replacements for major Office tools. Their launch has sparked debate over the use of AI in software development and the viability of such independent projects.
- WordCraft, GridCraft, DeckCraft available open-source on GitHub
- Apps developed with help from Claude AI model
- Developer is also behind Adobe Creative Cloud alternatives
- Project has prompted criticism of AI-generated software
- Community reaction is divided over impact and sustainability
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