Variables Inspector

About this plugin

Variables Inspector is a powerful tool for design system creators and UI designers working with complex interfaces. It helps analyze, export, and import tokens while detecting issues in variables and components.

Features:

1. Comprehensive Token and Component Statistics – collections, modes, linked components, auto-layouts, and more.
2. Token Analysis – identifies unlinked elements (padding, border, fill, grid) and helps fix them.
3. Export & Import Variables – save JSON files and use them across different Figma projects.
4. Design System Optimization – analyze text styles, duplicates, grids, and used fonts.

Export & Import Variables – The Core Feature of the Plugin

The “Export & Import Variables” function is designed to simplify the management of design tokens and variables within Figma, ensuring seamless collaboration, consistency, and reusability across different projects and files.

Why is this feature important?

Figma’s variables and design tokens are essential for maintaining scalability and uniformity in design systems. However, manually transferring or updating them between files can be a tedious and error-prone task. This feature allows users to effortlessly export all variable data to a JSON file and import it into another Figma file, enabling a smooth, automated workflow for design teams.

Exporting Variables (Save & Share Your Tokens)

The Export Variables functionality lets you save all your Figma design tokens and variables in a structured JSON format. This ensures that all color, spacing, typography, effects, and other tokens remain intact when shared across projects.

Steps:

1. Click the “Export Variables” button in the plugin interface.
2. The plugin will collect all existing variable collections, modes, and tokens in the current Figma file.
3. A structured JSON file is generated and downloaded automatically.
4. You can now store, share, or use this file in other projects or with your team.

Import Variables (seamless integration into any file with the same token collections but different values)

The Import Variables feature allows users to load and apply a previously saved JSON file containing variables. This ensures that design teams can quickly synchronize tokens between multiple files without manually recreating them.

Steps:

1. Click on the “Import Variables” button.
2. Upload a previously exported JSON file.
3. The plugin will read the token data and match it with the current Figma document.
4. All variable collections, tokens, and values are automatically applied.
5. Your design system remains consistent without manual effort.

Key Benefits:

1. Instant Transfer – Move variables between files effortlessly.
2. Design Consistency – Maintain token integrity across projects.
3. Backup & Versioning – Save and restore previous variable states.
4. Team Collaboration – Easily share tokens with other designers or developers.
5. Cross-Project Compatibility – Use the same token library in different files.

This feature is essential for design teams working on large-scale design systems or UI component libraries where variable consistency is crucial. Whether you’re a UI/UX designer, developer, or design system manager, the Export & Import Variables feature will save you time and effort in maintaining a well-structured, scalable design framework.

Optimize your design system and simplify token management with Variables Inspector!

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