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About Handoff notes
Handoff notes is a free Figma plugin published by Boris Kirov in 2021. It works in Figma Design and FigJam and has 28,507 users and 153 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #12 in Annotations and #14 in Dev Handoff on our lists.
In the developer's words
Prepare your work for handoff. Generate a note frame below each screen explain it and help others to understand the static designs better.
How to use:
- Select a frame
- Add a note
- Document your designs
This plugin is currently in a beta, please provide any feedback or feature requests you have via the provided email..
What's new
Version 7 · released Nov 30, 2022
- autolayout and hugged content height fix
Permissions and privacy
Network access
This plugin's manifest doesn't declare its network access, which is common for older plugins. Figma shows a warning on the Community page for plugins like this.
Extra permissions
None beyond the standard access to the file you run it in.
Read from the plugin's published manifest.
Where Handoff notes ranks
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Handoff notes FAQ
What does Handoff notes do?
Prepare your work for handoff. Generate a note frame below each screen. It's a Figma plugin by Boris Kirov that runs in Figma Design and FigJam.
Is Handoff notes free?
Yes. Handoff notes is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.
How do I install Handoff notes?
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 Handoff notes?
By user count, the closest alternatives are Measure, Sticky Notes by Alex Widua and Redlines. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for annotations.
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