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  "name": "Sketch",
  "description": "Sketch is a vector graphics editor for macOS, developed by the Dutch company Sketch B.V. It is primarily used for the user interface and user experience design of websites and mobile apps, featuring tools for prototyping and design systems.",
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  "category": "Software",
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      "slug": "figma",
      "name": "Figma"
    },
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      "slug": "penpot",
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    {
      "slug": "abstract",
      "name": "Abstract"
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    {
      "slug": "serif-affinity-suite",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-03-11T18:59:34.21+00:00",
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    "founded": "2010",
    "headquarters": "The Hague, Netherlands",
    "pricing_model": "Subscription",
    "core_products": "Sketch Mac App, Sketch Cloud (Collaboration/Handoff), Sketch iPhone App (Mirroring)",
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