Data
The plugin can produce a Data section that includes specs in JSON format aligned with the structure, models and outcomes of what the plugin produces visually for the Anatomy and Properties sections.
The Data feature is available in beta for all subscribers and will likely only be available to paid subscribers once the feature leaves beta.
Table of contents:
What it includes
The Data section includes specification text content transformed into a JSON structure to be copied and leveraged independently by plugin users.
How it works
As the plugin traverses artwork to evaluate and compare elements, properties, options, and attributes, those values are added to a JSON structure that's cleaned up and exported into a Figma text frame.
Optionally, users can omit attributes
from the data.
The JSON model is:
anatomy
as an array of elements, each with:name
type
(FRAME
,TEXT
, …)instanceOf
(only for instances)attributes
as an array of property (for instances) or visual (for other types), each with:Any attribute:
value
For variables, it shows a concatenated variable collection and variable name
For styles, it shows the style name
For hardcoded values, it shows the value
format
, such asPROPERTY
,HARDCODED
,VARIABLE
, orSTYLE
Visual attributes:
key
systemId
for including the Figma id of a variable or stylerawValue
Property attributes:
propertyName
properties
as an array of props, each with:name
type
, such asVARIANT
,BOOLEAN
,TEXT
andINSTANCE_SWAP
default
options
as an array of options, each with:name
elements
, with the same model as elements in Anatomy
FAQs
Will Layout and Spacing attributes be included?
These features were out of scope for the initial beta but are under consideration. If these attributes are added, they are expected to be consolidated into the anatomy data.
Will two-way comparison of properties be supported?
It is not expected that this feature will be supported by JSON data unless there's strong interest from subscribers.