Before getting started
To get the most out of this guide, you will need:
A Specify Account
A Figma file containing variables or styles
1. Sync your Figma variables with a Specify repository
Access your Figma file which includes the variables or styles you would like to sync to Specify
Open ↗ the Specify Widget in the Figma file.
Or update the widget if you already have it.
2. Connect your Specify account
Follow the steps in the widget to connect your account. You will need to create a personal access token and you will need to add the link to the Figma file to which the widget is added. Watch tutorial ↗
Click "Connect".
3. Create a repository in Specify
Go to your Specify workspace
Click on "Create repository"
Choose a name
Click "Create repository"
4. Connect the Specify repository in your Widget
Go back to your Figma file that includes the Variables
Click on "Create Source" in the Specify Widget
Select "Local styles and/or Variables"
It will show you the collections and styles that are detected
Select the design tokens format you want to collect from your Figma file. Choose "Only Variables" or "Variables & Styles" to collect Figma Variables. Learn More ↗︎
Select the Specify repository you want to sync with. You should be able to see the Repository you have just created in Specify (if not, reload the list).
Click "Save to Specify"
You will immediately see the repository listed with the latest syncing time
5. Sync updated variables or styles on the fly
Use the Sync button to update your variables with Specify. Now you are ready to export your design tokens! 🎉
6. Check your source inside the Specify interface
You will see the category of design tokens that are synced on the left-hand side
In the
Sourcessection (left-hand menu), you will see your connection(s) and when the last sync between your Figma file and Specify repository has occurred.