Figma plugin#2 in AI

Builder.io

Export designs to clean, responsive code or turn Figma screens into AI apps and prototypes.

by Steve Sewell

users
1.3M
likes
23K
saves
410K
comments
469
FreeWorks inFigma DesignDev Mode
Price
Free
Latest version
v388 · Mar 24, 2026
First published
Aug 27, 2019
Publisher
Steve Sewell
Features

What Builder.io does

Summarised from Steve Sewell's description on the Figma Community.

  • Convert Figma to Code

    - No setup: no special prep needed in your design files

  • Figma to AI apps and prototypes

    - Turn Figma screens into working prototypes with real navigation and forms

  • Generate on-brand Figma designs with AI

    - Create designs that use your design system

  • Manifest

    Dev Mode panel

    Adds a panel to Dev Mode's Inspect tab.

  • Manifest

    Figma for VS Code

    Works in Figma for VS Code.

On this page
Overview

About Builder.io

Builder.io is a free Figma plugin published by Steve Sewell in 2019. It works in Figma Design and Dev Mode and has 1,298,883 users and 23,437 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #2 in AI, #3 in Figma to Code and #6 in Free on our lists.

In the developer's words

Use AI to turn Figma designs into code, create on-brand designs, or convert websites to Figma in real time.

Convert Figma to Code

- No setup: no special prep needed in your design files

- Any framework: generate React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, Angular, Swift, Flutter, Kotlin, React Native, HTML and more. Choose Tailwind CSS, CSS Modules, Emotion, Styled Components, or Styled JSX

- Automatically responsive: generated code adapts to screens even if designs lack auto layout

- Leverage existing components: map Figma components to code components to reuse what you already have

- Easy to read and export: clean, developer-friendly output that is simple to edit and integrate

Figma to AI apps and prototypes

- Turn Figma screens into working prototypes with real navigation and forms

- Add AI features with natural prompts: chat, content generation, data lookups

- Connect to your APIs and data, then swap mock data for real endpoints

- Export runnable code for frameworks like Next.js or React, or share live previews

- Iterate quickly: regenerate sections, keep manual edits, refine with text instructions

Generate on-brand Figma designs with AI

- Create designs that use your design system

- Iterate with natural language commands like “make the header more prominent” or “add a secondary action button”

- Build interactive prototypes and applications with working interactions

Website to Figma: convert sites into editable designs

- Import any website into Figma as fully editable elements

- Capture complete layouts with elements preserved for easy customization

Learn how to convert Figma designs to code with the Figma plugin: https://www.builder.io/c/docs/import-from-figma

See it in action and watch the video - https://youtu.be/nxaRKSQMMco?si=e0zmcPlPuTnh0yzo

Convert Figma designs to AI applications: https://www.builder.io/web-apps

Convert Figma designs to prototypes: https://www.builder.io/prototypes

Convert Figma to Code with AI: https://www.builder.io/blog/figma-to-code-ai

Convert Figma to React: https://www.builder.io/blog/convert-figma-to-react-code

Convert Figma to HTML: https://www.builder.io/blog/convert-figma-to-html

Learn more about Builder.io

Changelog

What's new

Version 388 · released Mar 24, 2026

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

Trust

Permissions and privacy

Network access

Builder.io can only connect to the 25 domains declared in its manifest: localhost:5273, *.amplitude.com, *.builder.io, *.ingest.us.sentry.io/, *.launchdarkly.com, *.openai.com, ai-tk43uighdq-uc.a.run.app, ai-to-figma-tk43uighdq-uc.a.run.app, ai.builder.io, api.builder.io, air-layout-v2-tk43uighdq-uc.a.run.app, app.launchdarkly.com, builder.io, cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/, figma.com, imgur.com, www.googletagmanager.com, placehold.co, ai-344222511957.us-central1.run.app, fonts.googleapis.com, fonts.gstatic.com, cdn.builder.io, cdn.builder.codes, unpkg.com/ and cdn.jsdelivr.net/.

  • localhost:5273
  • *.amplitude.com
  • *.builder.io
  • *.ingest.us.sentry.io/
  • *.launchdarkly.com
  • *.openai.com
  • ai-tk43uighdq-uc.a.run.app
  • ai-to-figma-tk43uighdq-uc.a.run.app
  • ai.builder.io
  • api.builder.io
  • air-layout-v2-tk43uighdq-uc.a.run.app
  • app.launchdarkly.com
  • builder.io
  • cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/
  • figma.com
  • imgur.com
  • www.googletagmanager.com
  • placehold.co
  • ai-344222511957.us-central1.run.app
  • fonts.googleapis.com
  • fonts.gstatic.com
  • cdn.builder.io
  • cdn.builder.codes
  • unpkg.com/
  • cdn.jsdelivr.net/

Extra permissions

  • Reads your Figma name and avatar

Read from the plugin's published manifest.

Rankings

Where Builder.io ranks

Stacks

Stacks with Builder.io

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FAQ

Builder.io FAQ

What does Builder.io do?

Export designs to clean, responsive code or turn Figma screens into AI apps and prototypes. It's a Figma plugin by Steve Sewell that runs in Figma Design and Dev Mode.

Is Builder.io free?

Yes. Builder.io is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.

Is Builder.io safe to use?

Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Builder.io can only connect to the 25 domains declared in its manifest: localhost:5273, *.amplitude.com, *.builder.io, *.ingest.us.sentry.io/, *.launchdarkly.com, *.openai.com, ai-tk43uighdq-uc.a.run.app, ai-to-figma-tk43uighdq-uc.a.run.app, ai.builder.io, api.builder.io, air-layout-v2-tk43uighdq-uc.a.run.app, app.launchdarkly.com, builder.io, cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/, figma.com, imgur.com, www.googletagmanager.com, placehold.co, ai-344222511957.us-central1.run.app, fonts.googleapis.com, fonts.gstatic.com, cdn.builder.io, cdn.builder.codes, unpkg.com/ and cdn.jsdelivr.net/. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.

How do I install Builder.io?

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 Builder.io?

By user count, the closest alternatives are Anima, Wireframe Designer and UI Faces. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for ai.

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