About CSSGen
CSSGen is a free Figma plugin published by Ori Ziv in 2019. It works in Figma Design, Dev Mode and FigJam and has 34,988 users and 525 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #17 in Developers on our lists.
In the developer's words
Effortlessly generate CSS preprocessors (SASS, LESS, SCSS, STYLUS) by extracting variables and mixins from your local Figma styles.
Seamlessly export all utilized styles to enhance. your project with popular CSS preprocessors.
Optimize your design-to-development process and boost dev productivity with CSSGen plugin.
What's new
Version 40 ยท released Apr 13, 2025
- Added JSON format, Updated code to latest Figma plugin guidlines
Permissions and privacy
Network access
CSSGen can only connect to the domain declared in its manifest: cdn.buymeacoffee.com.
- cdn.buymeacoffee.com
Extra permissions
None beyond the standard access to the file you run it in.
Read from the plugin's published manifest.
Where CSSGen ranks
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CSSGen FAQ
What does CSSGen do?
Convert your local styles to CSS/SCSS/LESS/SASS/STYLUS. It's a Figma plugin by Ori Ziv that runs in Figma Design, Dev Mode and FigJam.
Is CSSGen free?
Yes. CSSGen is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.
Is CSSGen safe to use?
Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. CSSGen can only connect to the domain declared in its manifest: cdn.buymeacoffee.com. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.
How do I install CSSGen?
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 CSSGen?
By user count, the closest alternatives are Zeplin, Inspect Styles and [DesignDoc [Spectral]: Measures, Annotations, and Handoff](/plugins/designdoc-spectral-measures-annotations-and-handoff/). Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for developers.
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