Learn FIGMA-PLUGIN-API with Real Code Examples

Automatically rename selected layers based on rules

Generate charts or diagrams from CSV or JSON

Batch export assets with custom naming conventions

Plugin UI for selecting colors and applying palettes

Audit document for design system compliance

Ensure plugin has required permissions

Check message passing syntax between main and UI

Verify node types before applying operations

Debug using console.log() in both threads

Use Figma dev console for error inspection

Test plugin with small selection sets

Debug with console.log and Figma dev tools

Validate UI interactions in plugin panel

Ensure correct node type handling

Test on both desktop and web Figma environments

Publish on Figma Community

Distribute privately to team members

Update plugin via versioning in manifest

Share as development plugin for testing

Bundle dependencies with plugin for reproducibility

Figma Plugin API documentation

Figma desktop and web apps

TypeScript/JavaScript for plugin development

Community plugins for learning reference

Plugin manifest schema for configuration

External APIs (REST, GraphQL) for data-driven plugins

Node.js or frontend build tools for plugin bundling

Figma design system components

Third-party libraries for charts, animations, or utilities

Collaboration with team libraries in Figma

Reuse utility functions across plugins

Batch node updates for performance

Test small selections before full document

Keep plugin UI minimal and focused

Use community code examples for reference

Understanding asynchronous message passing

Handling multiple node types safely

Managing plugin UI and main thread synchronization

Optimizing performance for large Figma files

Ensuring cross-platform compatibility