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Smart Text References

Smart Text References

"Text that updates automatically from frames and components."

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About this plugin

Stop updating text manually!


🎥 Watch the full tutorial:

https://youtu.be/LhG_k0Bu58Q


Smart Text References lets you connect text layers to frames so their content stays in sync automatically — perfect for page numbers, tables of contents, ordered flows, and dynamic documentation.


Insert a frame’s name or position anywhere in your text and keep it up to date as you rename frames, reorder layouts, or change document structure.


Works seamlessly with Auto Layout, component sets, and large, fast-changing files.


⚡ Bulk Linking & Smart Sorting


Link multiple text layers to frame names or positions with a single click using instant bulk linking.


Build and maintain tables of contents effortlessly with the Sort-Link mechanic.

Control sorting via the UI or simple naming tags like #PositionUp, #PositionDown, #Ascending, and #Descending.


🌍 External Documents (Pro)


Reference frames from external Figma documents via the Figma API.

Switch between the current file and external documents using the built-in document selector.


đź§Ş Demo & Pro


Start with the Demo version, which lets you create one container with up to 10 frames for free.


Upgrade to Pro to unlock:


Unlimited containers


Unlimited frames


Bulk linking & auto-sorting


External document references via the Figma API


Perfect for presentations, product flows, UX documentation, design systems, and any project where structure and order matter.


💬 Feedback, ideas, and feature requests are always welcome — let’s improve the plugin together! 🚀

Plugin Details

Version5
CreatedJanuary 6, 2026
Last UpdatedJanuary 12, 2026
Categorydesign-tools-other
CreatorFrederik Vogt
Stats0 installs, 2 likes
PricingFree

Technical Details

  • API:1.0.0
  • UI:ui.html
  • main:code.js
  • Document Access:dynamic-page
  • Network Access:

    Used to verify license keys and fetch external Figma documents for cross-file referencing.

  • Editor Types:
    figma
  • Allowed Domains:
    • https://api.figma.com
    • https://figma-license-check.frederikvogt-nebular.workers.dev