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About Auto Documentation
Auto Documentation is a free Figma plugin published by Eddy Salzmann in 2022. It works in Figma Design and has 45,571 users and 1,403 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #9 in Design Systems on our lists.
In the developer's words
With one click, this plugin documents all of the color and font styles for you.
Color documentation
Documents all of the color styles defined in your file and puts them into an adjustable component. You can create your own template or use the auto-generated one. It outputs the following fields:
- Color name
- Color HEX value
- Color RGB value
Font documentation
Documents all of your font styles defined in your file and puts them into an adjustable component. You can create your own template or use the auto-generated one. It outputs the following fields:
- Preview text (Options: text, font name, font name + text )
- Font name
- Font family
- Font weight
- Font size
- Font line height
- Font letter spacing
Variable documentation
Documents all of your local variables. Adjust the styling by using the provided components
If you are happy with the plugin, feel free to buy me a coffee ☕️
What's new
Version 7 · released Nov 29, 2025
- v2.3
- Figma API Bug fixes
Permissions and privacy
Network access
Auto Documentation declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere.
Extra permissions
None beyond the standard access to the file you run it in.
Read from the plugin's published manifest.
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Auto Documentation FAQ
What does Auto Documentation do?
Automatically document your colors, fonts and variables. It's a Figma plugin by Eddy Salzmann that runs in Figma Design.
Is Auto Documentation free?
Yes. Auto Documentation is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.
Is Auto Documentation safe to use?
Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Auto Documentation declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.
How do I install Auto Documentation?
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 Auto Documentation?
By user count, the closest alternatives are Styler, Design Lint and Specs Classic. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for design systems.
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