Variables Studio - Export, Import & Swap Variables, Variables to JSON

About this plugin

Variables Studio is the complete solution for managing Figma variables in complex design systems. Whether you're working with multi-brand designs, maintaining design tokens across projects, or migrating variable collections, Variables Studio streamlines your workflow with powerful export, import, and swap capabilities.

Home: https://www.plugcamp.com/variables-studio

Docs: https://www.plugcamp.com/variables-studio/docs

Key Features

Export Variables

1. Export entire variable collections to JSON format
2. Support for all variable types (color, number, string, boolean)
3. Preserve variable structure, modes, scopes, and aliases
4. Multi-collection export with search and sort functionality
5. Clean, readable JSON output compatible with design token standards

Import Variables

1. Import variables from JSON files with full validation
2. Smart conflict detection and resolution
3. Preview changes before importing
4. Batch import multiple collections
5. Support for variable aliases and references
6. Comprehensive error handling and skip reports

Swap Variables

1. Swap variable bindings across collections and modes
2. Preview all affected layers before applying changes
3. Organized by page with detailed layer information
4. Support for all variable-bound properties (fills, strokes, effects, sizing, spacing)

Variable Finder

1. Search and filter variables across collections
2. Find all layers using specific variables
3. Track variable bindings throughout your design
4. Filter by found/not found status

Perfect For

1. Design Systems Teams: Maintain consistency across multiple projects
2. Multi-brand Workflows: Swap between brand themes effortlessly
3. Design Token Management: Import/export design tokens in JSON format
4. Migration Projects: Move variables between files or collections
5. Version Control: Track variable changes with JSON exports
6. Collaboration: Share variable sets between team members

How It Works

1. Export: Select collections → Export to JSON → Save file

2. Import: Upload JSON → Review conflicts → Resolve issues → Import

3. Swap: Select source/target collections and modes → Preview changes → Apply swap