Figma plugin

Annotation Helper

Create annotations with ease for effective collaboration and communication in design.

by Krebs, Dominik

users
4.3K
likes
104
saves
575
comments
11
FreeWorks inFigma Design
Price
Free
Latest version
v208 · Feb 13, 2024
First published
Mar 6, 2023
Features

What Annotation Helper does

Summarised from Krebs, Dominik's description on the Figma Community.

  • 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…

  • Comprehensive Description Cards

    Each card includes essential elements like a title, description, status symbol, and color coding, making it easier to…

  • Coherent Linking of Badges and Cards

    This feature maintains consistency between visual indicators and detailed information, crucial for effective design…

  • 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.

  • Manifest

    6 quick actions

    Run from the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K): Create annotation, Annotation overview, Update collections, Remove all annotations and 2 more.

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Overview

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.

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.

Changelog

What's new

Version 208 · released Feb 13, 2024

The developer didn't publish release notes for this version.

Trust

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.

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FAQ

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?

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