To try this plugin in production, just go to its Figma Community page, install it & enjoy!
Below are the steps to get your plugin running. You can also find instructions at: https://www.figma.com/plugin-docs/plugin-quickstart-guide/x
This plugin template uses Typescript and NPM, two standard tools in creating JavaScript applications.
First, download Node.js which comes with NPM. This will allow you to install TypeScript and other libraries. You can find the download link here: https://nodejs.org/en/download/
Then, install dependencies:
npm installTo develop, we encourage you to use the watch mode by lauching:
npm run build:watchThen, go to Figma, open a design file, activate the "Dev Mode", go to "Plugins" tab, select "Development" in the dropdown, click on the "+ button" and "Import plugin from manifest". You just need to target the manifest.json file at the root of this project. Finally, click on "Run" button aside "Variables Converter".
To build the plugin for production, just launch:
npm run build:watchWe recommend writing TypeScript code using Visual Studio code:
- Download Visual Studio Code if you haven't already: https://code.visualstudio.com/.
- Open this directory in Visual Studio Code.
- Compile TypeScript to JavaScript: Run the "Terminal > Run Build Task..." menu item, then select "npm: build:watch". You will have to do this again every time you reopen Visual Studio Code.
That's it! Visual Studio Code will regenerate the JavaScript file every time you save.
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