About GitHub
GitHub is a free Figma plugin published by Figma Community in 2023. It works in Figma Design and Dev Mode and has 51,302 users and 1,152 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #10 in Dev Handoff on our lists.
In the developer's words
Note: This plugin does not work with self-hosted GitHub instances (GitHub Enterprise Server or "GHES")
Connect design to code with the GitHub plugin for Dev Mode. With this plugin you can link GitHub files, issues, and pull requests to Figma component and designs, so you always have the context you need in one place.
Use the plugin to…
- Link components in GitHub to components in Figma, so that when developers are implementing designs they know whether a component already exists in the codebase and which one to use.
- Link GitHub issues to Figma designs, so developers have all of the context needed to implement a design.
- Link GitHub pull requests to Figma designs, so that teammates can track implementation of a design.
- View linked GitHub files, issues, and pull requests in Figma for quick previews without context switching.
Learn more about Dev Mode here. (https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/15023124644247)
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This is licensed under Figma’s Terms of Service, unless you have a different agreement with us for Figma Services, and any use of GitHub is subject to your agreement with GitHub.
What's new
Version 14 · released Mar 31, 2026
The developer didn't publish release notes for this version.
Permissions and privacy
Network access
GitHub can only connect to the 5 domains declared in its manifest: *.figma.com, api.github.com, *.githubusercontent.com, fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com.
- *.figma.com
- api.github.com
- *.githubusercontent.com
- fonts.googleapis.com
- fonts.gstatic.com
Extra permissions
- Opens links in your browser
Read from the plugin's published manifest.
Where GitHub ranks
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GitHub FAQ
What does GitHub do?
Connect Design to Code. It's a Figma plugin by Figma Community that runs in Figma Design and Dev Mode.
Is GitHub free?
Yes. GitHub is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.
Is GitHub safe to use?
Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. GitHub can only connect to the 5 domains declared in its manifest: *.figma.com, api.github.com, *.githubusercontent.com, fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.
How do I install GitHub?
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 GitHub?
By user count, the closest alternatives are Zeplin, Measure and Redlines. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for dev handoff.
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