Figma-to-Code Sync

A powerful VS Code extension that automates the conversion of Figma designs into production-ready code with real-time synchronization.

Features

• 🎨 Figma Integration: Connect directly to your Figma projects and files
• ⚡ Real-time Sync: Automatically detect changes in Figma designs
• 🚀 Multi-Framework Support: Generate code for React, HTML/CSS, Vue, and Angular
• 📦 Component Library Integration: Built-in support for popular libraries:
  • shadcn/ui (recommended for AI-first development)
  • Ant Design
  • Material-UI
  • Chakra UI
• 🎯 CSS Framework Support:
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Styled Components
  • Emotion
  • CSS Modules
  • Vanilla CSS
• 🔄 Cursor Compatibility: Seamlessly works with Cursor IDE
• 🔒 Secure Authentication: Uses VS Code's secure storage for API tokens
• 📱 Responsive Design: Generated code follows responsive design principles

Installation

1. Install the extension from the VS Code marketplace
2. Open VS Code or Cursor
3. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac) to open the command palette
4. Run Figma-to-Code: Authenticate with Figma
5. Enter your Figma Personal Access Token

Getting a Figma Personal Access Token

1. Go to Figma Account Settings
2. Scroll down to "Personal access tokens"
3. Click "Create a new personal access token"
4. Give it a name and click "Create token"
5. Copy the token (it starts with figd_)

Usage

Basic Workflow

1. Authenticate: Use the command palette to authenticate with Figma
2. Browse Projects: View your Figma projects in the sidebar
3. Select Design: Choose a file, page, or specific component
4. Configure Options: Set your preferred framework and component library
5. Generate Code: Click "Generate Code" to create production-ready code
6. Real-time Updates: Get notified when designs change in Figma

Commands

• Figma-to-Code: Authenticate with Figma - Set up your Figma connection
• Figma-to-Code: Open Design Panel - Open the main design panel
• Figma-to-Code: Generate Code from Selection - Generate code for selected element
• Figma-to-Code: Refresh Projects - Refresh your Figma projects list
• Figma-to-Code: Toggle Real-time Sync - Enable/disable automatic synchronization

Configuration

Access settings via File > Preferences > Settings and search for "Figma-to-Code":

• Target Framework: Choose your preferred framework (React, HTML/CSS, Vue, Angular)
• Component Library: Select component library integration
• CSS Framework: Choose your CSS approach
• Auto Sync: Enable/disable automatic synchronization
• Backend URL: Configure the sync service endpoint

Supported Design Elements

Layout Components

• Frames and Groups
• Auto Layout (Flexbox)
• Grid layouts
• Responsive constraints

UI Components

• Buttons
• Input fields
• Cards
• Navigation elements
• Typography
• Images and icons

Styling

• Colors and gradients
• Typography styles
• Spacing and padding
• Border radius and effects
• Shadows and effects

Component Library Integration

shadcn/ui (Recommended)

The extension has first-class support for shadcn/ui, which is ideal for AI-powered code generation due to its:

• Direct code ownership model
• Tailwind CSS integration
• Copy-paste friendly components
• Excellent TypeScript support

Ant Design

Generates clean Ant Design components with proper imports and props.

Material-UI

Creates Material-UI components following best practices and design system guidelines.

Chakra UI

Produces Chakra UI components with proper theming and responsive design.

Real-time Synchronization

The extension uses WebSocket connections to provide real-time updates:

1. Automatic Detection: Changes in Figma are detected automatically
2. Smart Notifications: Get notified only for relevant changes
3. Conflict Resolution: Handle concurrent edits gracefully
4. Offline Support: Queue updates when offline

Cursor IDE Integration

This extension is fully compatible with Cursor and enhances its AI-native workflow:

• AI-First Design: Works seamlessly with Cursor's AI features
• Code Completion: Integrates with Cursor's intelligent autocomplete
• Refactoring Support: Generated code works well with AI-powered refactoring
• Context Awareness: Provides design context for better AI suggestions

Security

• Secure Token Storage: Uses VS Code's SecretStorage API
• HTTPS Communication: All API calls use secure connections
• Webhook Verification: Validates all incoming webhook signatures
• No Data Persistence: Doesn't store sensitive design data locally

Troubleshooting

Authentication Issues

• Ensure your Figma token is valid and hasn't expired
• Check that you have access to the projects you're trying to view
• Try re-authenticating if you encounter 401 errors

Sync Issues

• Check your internet connection
• Verify the backend service is accessible
• Try toggling sync off and on again

Code Generation Issues

• Ensure the selected Figma element has proper structure
• Check that your target framework is supported
• Try with a simpler component first

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Support

• Documentation: Full documentation
• Issues: Report bugs
• Discussions: Community discussions

Roadmap

• [ ] Advanced component detection
• [ ] Design system token extraction
• [ ] Storybook integration
• [ ] Figma plugin companion
• [ ] Team collaboration features
• [ ] Advanced animation support
• [ ] Custom component mapping

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