Installation
Variables Studio is available in the Figma Community. Follow these steps to install:
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Open Figma and go to the Resources panel (Shift + I)
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Click on Plugins tab and search for "Variables Studio"
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Click Install to add it to your Figma plugins
💡 Pro Tip
Right-click on the plugin and select "Add to saved plugins" for quick access from the quick actions menu (⌘ + /).
Overview
Variables Studio provides three core features for managing Figma variables:
Export
Export variable collections to clean, readable JSON files
Import
Import variables with smart conflict detection and resolution
Swap
Swap variable bindings across collections and modes
Your First Export
Let's start by exporting your first variable collection:
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Open Variables Studio
Run the plugin from the quick actions menu (⌘ + /) or from the Resources panel.
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Select Export Tab
The Export tab will show all variable collections in your file.
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Choose Collections
Select the collections you want to export. You can select multiple collections at once.
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Export to JSON
Click "Export Selected" to download a JSON file containing your variables.
Success!
You've exported your first variable collection. The JSON file can now be used for backup, version control, or importing into other files.
What's Supported
Variables Studio fully supports all Figma variable features:
All Variable Types
Color, Number, String, and Boolean variables
Multiple Modes
Light/Dark themes and any custom modes
Variable Scopes
All Figma scopes (fills, strokes, text, etc.)
Variable Aliases
References between variables are preserved
Code Syntax
Preserves code syntax for variable names
100% Local
No data sent to external servers
Next Steps
Now that you understand the basics, dive deeper into each feature: