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Figma plugin#3 in Translation

Parrot

Let Your Designs Speak All Languages

by Samuel Stroschein

users
56K
likes
375
saves
3.7K
comments
96
FreeWorks inFigma DesignDev Mode
Price
Free
Latest version
v112 · Sep 24, 2024
First published
Feb 10, 2023
Features

What Parrot does

Summarised from Samuel Stroschein's description on the Figma Community.

  • Run Parrot

    Open Parrot within your Figma environment.

  • Select a Frame

    Choose the Figma frame you want to design for a different language.

  • Choose the Language

    Select the desired language from Parrot's intuitive interface.

  • Instant Text Swap

    Witness the magic as Parrot instantly swaps all text layers in the selected frame to the chosen language.

  • Message Naming

    Assign unique message names to each text layer, providing clarity and organization to your translation efforts.

  • Reuse Across Frames

    Streamline your workflow by reusing named messages across multiple frames. Parrot ensures consistency and efficiency in managing multilingual designs.

  • Export for Handover

    Easily export your translated content, complete with assigned message names, for a seamless handover to developers.

  • On-Demand Translations

    Utilize the power of machine translations with just one click.

  • Manifest

    Dev Mode panel

    Adds a panel to Dev Mode's Inspect tab.

  • Manifest

    3 quick actions

    Run from the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K): Localize, Translation key, Language.

On this page
Overview

About Parrot

Parrot is a free Figma plugin published by Samuel Stroschein in 2023. It works in Figma Design and Dev Mode and has 56,413 users and 375 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #3 in Translation and #9 in Developers on our lists.

In the developer's words

Parrot simplifies the translation management process right within Figma. If you deal with multilingual design projects and want to streamline your translation workflow, this plugin is for you!

Key Features:

Design in Different Languages: Create and manage multiple language versions of your designs within your Figma file. Assign unique message to design elements and update them directly within Figma. Say goodbye to swiching interfaces for text and translation managment - all right within figma.

Machine Translations: Translate your designs with one click using our built-in machine translations. The first 100 translations are included for free, and additional translations can be purchased on demand. Save time and ensure accuracy with quick and efficient machine-generated translations.

Import from i18Next, Android and iOS: Seamlessly import existing messages from Android and iOS projects or i18Next JSON format to jumpstart your localization efforts.

Export with Ease: Effortlessly export your translated content to Android and iOS projects for a smooth handoff to developers. i18Next and CLI support is also coming soon!

How It Works:

Run Parrot:

Open Parrot within your Figma environment.

Select a Frame:

Choose the Figma frame you want to design for a different language.

Choose the Language:

Select the desired language from Parrot's intuitive interface.

Instant Text Swap:

Witness the magic as Parrot instantly swaps all text layers in the selected frame to the chosen language. Effortlessly visualize your design in various languages without the need for manual translation.

Message Naming:

Assign unique message names to each text layer, providing clarity and organization to your translation efforts.

Reuse Across Frames:

Streamline your workflow by reusing named messages across multiple frames. Parrot ensures consistency and efficiency in managing multilingual designs.

Export for Handover:

Easily export your translated content, complete with assigned message names, for a seamless handover to developers. Parrot facilitates collaboration and accelerates the localization process.

On-Demand Translations:

Utilize the power of machine translations with just one click. The initial 100 translations are complimentary, and additional translations can be acquired on demand. Ensure a rapid and cost-effective approach to achieving a globalized design.

With Parrot's straightforward workflow, designing for different languages becomes a seamless and efficient process, empowering you to create multilingual designs with ease.

I’d love to get your feedback on this plugin and how it can be further improved to meet your needs. Feel free to try it out and let me know your thoughts!

Contact

Join on Discord or write us an e-mail.

Changelog

What's new

Version 112 · released Sep 24, 2024

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

Trust

Permissions and privacy

Network access

Parrot can only connect to the 7 domains declared in its manifest: translate.googleapis.com, telemetry.inlang.com/, parrot-global.github.io, *.ingest.sentry.io, *.sentry.io, api.parrot.global and s3-alpha.figma.com.

  • translate.googleapis.com
  • telemetry.inlang.com/
  • parrot-global.github.io
  • *.ingest.sentry.io
  • *.sentry.io
  • api.parrot.global
  • s3-alpha.figma.com

Extra permissions

  • Reads your Figma name and avatar

Read from the plugin's published manifest.

Rankings

Where Parrot ranks

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FAQ

Parrot FAQ

What does Parrot do?

Let Your Designs Speak All Languages. It's a Figma plugin by Samuel Stroschein that runs in Figma Design and Dev Mode.

Is Parrot free?

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

Is Parrot safe to use?

Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Parrot can only connect to the 7 domains declared in its manifest: translate.googleapis.com, telemetry.inlang.com/, parrot-global.github.io, *.ingest.sentry.io, *.sentry.io, api.parrot.global and s3-alpha.figma.com. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.

How do I install Parrot?

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 Parrot?

By user count, the closest alternatives are CopyDoc Text Kit, Translator and Translations for figma. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for translation.

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