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Variable Linter

Variable Linter

Scans for variables in a selection and reports the source(s) of those variables.

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A Figma plugin that helps analyze, audit, and replace variables in your Figma designs. Scan selected layers for bound variables, categorize them by source, and efficiently replace variables with those from approved collections.Features🔍 Variable AnalysisDeep Scanning: Analyzes nested components, variants, and instancesSource Categorization: Identifies variables as local, team library, or orphanedType-Safe Analysis: Categorizes variables by type (color, number, string, boolean)Real-time Results: Instant scanning of selected layers📊 Variable ManagementApproval System: Mark specific variable collections as approved replacement sourcesBulk Operations: Replace multiple variables of the same type simultaneouslyIndividual Replacement: Replace variables one at a time with precise controlOrphan Detection: Identifies variables that no longer exist in their collections🎯 Smart FilteringToggle Views: Switch between all variables and unapproved variables onlySortable Tables: Sort by name, type, value, or sourceSearch & Filter: Find specific variables quickly📋 Team Library IntegrationLibrary Detection: Automatically identifies team libraries and shared collectionsPermission Management: Configure which collections can be used as replacement sourcesCompatibility Checking: Ensures replacement variables match original typesChangelog25090Made UI smaller to better fit on smaller monitors. You will have scroll for long table lists. Make sure to collapse the approved collections!Fixed a bug (thank you for reaching out, users!) where mutliple shared libraries referenced in a file were not being displayed. Now collections will appear under the correct file/libraries making it easier to understand. This is especialy helpful when there might be many "Collection

Plugin Details

Version2
CreatedJune 18, 2025
Last UpdatedSeptember 1, 2025
CategoryFile organization plugins
CreatorJon Armstrong
Stats34 installs, 14 likes
PricingFree

Technical Details

  • API:1.0.0
  • UI:ui.html
  • main:code.js
  • Document Access:dynamic-page
  • Editor Types:
    figma
  • Allowed Domains:
    • https://cdn.tailwindcss.com
    • https://unpkg.com