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About Annotation Helper
Annotation Helper is a free Figma plugin published by Krebs, Dominik in 2023. It works in Figma Design and has 4,306 users and 104 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #15 in Annotations on our lists.
In the developer's words
Enhance Your Figma Design Collaboration with Annotation Helper: A Must-Have for Efficient Teamwork
Annotation Helper, specifically designed for Figma, revolutionizes design collaboration by introducing an intuitive and efficient annotation system. It's the perfect tool for teams looking to enhance their workflow in Figma. Key features include:
- Streamlined Annotations: Create annotations directly on Figma design files, improving communication and clarity in your design projects.
- Badge and Card System: Every annotation is accompanied by a visual badge and a descriptive card, ensuring that feedback is not only visible but also detailed and informative.
- Comprehensive Description Cards: Each card includes essential elements like a title, description, status symbol, and color coding, making it easier to understand and follow up on feedback.
- Coherent Linking of Badges and Cards: This feature maintains consistency between visual indicators and detailed information, crucial for effective design collaboration in Figma.
- Hideable Badges for a Clean Interface: Optimize your design space by hiding badges when they are not needed, ensuring a clutter-free interface.
- Lockable Annotations for Secure Feedback: Lock annotations to prevent accidental edits, preserving the integrity and intention of the feedback.
- Grouped Annotations for Organized Feedback: Color-coded grouping helps in organizing annotations, making it easier to navigate through feedback.
- Customizable Group and Annotation Ordering: Prioritize and arrange feedback efficiently, streamlining the design review process.
- Page-Specific Annotation Collections: Each Figma page hosts its collection of annotations, enhancing organization and accessibility.
- Efficient Annotation Search Functionality: Quickly find specific annotations, saving time and improving the efficiency of your design collaboration in Figma.
Annotation Helper is an indispensable plugin for designers, teams, and anyone seeking an integrated, efficient approach to feedback and collaboration in Figma. It's a game-changer in the realm of design collaboration, promising to elevate your design process to new heights of efficiency and clarity.
What's new
Version 208 · released Feb 13, 2024
The developer didn't publish release notes for this version.
Permissions and privacy
Network access
Annotation Helper can only connect to the 10 domains declared in its manifest: figma.com, code.jquery.com, fonts.googleapis.com, fonts.gstatic.com, cdn.jsdelivr.net/, matomo.howwework.de/, annotationhelper.howwework.de, cdnjs.cloudflare.com, unpkg.com/ and maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/.
- figma.com
- code.jquery.com
- fonts.googleapis.com
- fonts.gstatic.com
- cdn.jsdelivr.net/
- matomo.howwework.de/
- annotationhelper.howwework.de
- cdnjs.cloudflare.com
- unpkg.com/
- maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/
Extra permissions
- Sees who else is in the file
- Sees the people who have access to the file
- Reads your Figma name and avatar
Read from the plugin's published manifest.
Where Annotation Helper ranks
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Annotation Helper FAQ
What does Annotation Helper do?
Create annotations with ease for effective collaboration and communication in design. It's a Figma plugin by Krebs, Dominik that runs in Figma Design.
Is Annotation Helper free?
Yes. Annotation Helper is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.
Is Annotation Helper safe to use?
Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Annotation Helper can only connect to the 10 domains declared in its manifest: figma.com, code.jquery.com, fonts.googleapis.com, fonts.gstatic.com, cdn.jsdelivr.net/, matomo.howwework.de/, annotationhelper.howwework.de, cdnjs.cloudflare.com, unpkg.com/ and maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.
How do I install Annotation Helper?
Open it on the Figma Community, or search for it in the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K) inside any file you can edit. See how to install Figma plugins.
What are the best alternatives to Annotation Helper?
By user count, the closest alternatives are Measure, Redlines and Specs Classic. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for annotations.
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