Figma Code Connect is an open-source tool that enhances collaboration between designers and developers by synchronizing design components with source code in real time. Instead of treating design files and codebases as separate artifacts, it creates a continuous link so when a designer updates a UI element in Figma, developers see corresponding code changes or annotations immediately, making handoffs more precise and frictionless. The system supports multiple frameworks and languages, enabling teams to generate usable code snippets, style values, and component metadata from visual designs without manual translation. This approach reduces miscommunication and repetitive tasks that traditionally occur between design and engineering teams, speeding up iteration cycles while preserving fidelity to the original design intent. It can be integrated into development environments or build tooling so design updates automatically propagate into code patterns or UI specs.
Features
- Real-time design-to-code synchronization
- Cross-platform support for multiple frameworks
- Automatic generation of code snippets from design elements
- Style token extraction for consistent UI theming
- Integrations with developer IDEs and tooling
- Reduces communication friction between design and engineering