Variables manager

Save, copy, and reorder variables across files easily

by Figgy

users
26K
likes
190
saves
1.8K
comments
52
Free + paid featuresWorks inFigma Design
Price
Free + paid features
Latest version
v16 · Feb 5, 2024
First published
Jun 23, 2023
Publisher
Figgy
Features

What Variables manager does

Summarised from Figgy's description on the Figma Community.

  • Master Figma Variables with Variables Manager

    Variables Manager is a powerful Figma plugin designed to streamline your design workflow.

  • 1-min tutorial

    Copy and move variables to another file (Recommended - 4mins). Copy and share collections with clients, colleagues & more

  • We're Here to Help

    Got questions or suggestions? Reach out to us with your thoughts or get assistance at contact@figgy.fr – We love hearing from our users!

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Overview

About Variables manager

Variables manager is a free + paid features Figma plugin published by Figgy in 2023. It works in Figma Design and has 25,951 users and 190 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #16 in Variables & Tokens on our lists.

In the developer's words

Master Figma Variables with Variables Manager

Variables Manager is a powerful Figma plugin designed to streamline your design workflow. With our user-friendly interface and robust features, managing design variables has never been easier. Whether you're looking to copy variables to another file in Figma or reorder your variable collections for better efficiency, Variables Manager has you covered.

2025-11-21 Update: improve error messages to get more information if error occurs in copy.

Key Features of Variables Manager:

- Effortlessly Copy Variables: Transfer variables seamlessly from one Figma file to another, ensuring a consistent design language across all your projects.

- Comprehensive Variable Management: Update, restore, and export variable collections with ease. Keep your design variables organised and accessible.

- Streamlined Variable Integration: Paste your saved variables into new files to kickstart your projects without starting from scratch.

- Reusable Variable Collections: Save time by reusing variables across different projects, maintaining design consistency effortlessly.

- Alias Handling: Manage variable aliases with ease, allowing for more flexible and powerful design systems.

How to Copy Variables to Another File in Figma:

To transfer variables between files effortlessly, follow these simple steps:

1. Open the plugin

2. Click on save new in the top action bar

3. Select the variables you want to move

4. Click on the copy icon to copy the newly created collection backup

5. Navigate to your target file and paste the variables with the clipboard icon at the top action bar

How to Reorder Variables modes in Figma:

Organise your variables modes to match your workflow:

1. Open Variables Manager plugin.

2. Use the 'Reorder variables' function located in the top action bar.

3. Drag & drop your variables into the desired order.

4. Apply the new order with a single click.

5. Enjoy a neatly organized variable collection that aligns with your design process.

How to Restore Prototype Interactions:

Preserve the integrity of your prototype interactions when moving between files:

1. Copy and paste your frame with its prototype interactions into the new file.

2. Open Variables Manager and navigate to the beta section.

3. Select the pasted elements.

4. Use the 'Restore prototype variables' feature to reapply the interactions.

1-min tutorial:

  1. Copy and move variables to another file (Recommended - 4mins)
  2. Copy and share collections with clients, colleagues & more
  3. Reorder Variable modes on Figma
  4. Copy prototype & interactions variables to another file in Figma

Start your next Figma project with confidence, knowing that Variables Manager is here to make variable management a breeze.

We're Here to Help

Got questions or suggestions? Reach out to us with your thoughts or get assistance at contact@figgy.fr – We love hearing from our users!

Found Variables Manager helpful? Support us by liking the plugin and sharing it with fellow designers!

More details about this plugin

Made by stephane with ❤️

Variables Manager is a premium Figma plugin with a limit of 2 collections saved & 10 variables.

Unlock Variables Manager Pro for a one-time payment of €20 per user.

Changelog

What's new

Version 16 · released Feb 5, 2024

  • Update app version to 20240204
Trust

Permissions and privacy

Network access

Variables manager can only connect to the 3 domains declared in its manifest: figgy-api-57aca79b6b2b.herokuapp.com, fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com.

  • figgy-api-57aca79b6b2b.herokuapp.com
  • fonts.googleapis.com
  • fonts.gstatic.com

Extra permissions

  • Reads your Figma name and avatar

Read from the plugin's published manifest.

Rankings

Where Variables manager ranks

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FAQ

Variables manager FAQ

What does Variables manager do?

Save, copy, and reorder variables across files easily. It's a Figma plugin by Figgy that runs in Figma Design.

Is Variables manager free?

Variables manager is free to install, but some features are unlocked through a paid plan on the developer's site.

Is Variables manager safe to use?

Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Variables manager can only connect to the 3 domains declared in its manifest: figgy-api-57aca79b6b2b.herokuapp.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 Variables manager?

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 Variables manager?

By user count, the closest alternatives are Tokens Studio for Figma, Design System Organizer and Styles & Variables Organizer. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for variables & tokens.

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