Variables Timeline

About this plugin

Never lose track of a variable change again.Figma doesn't keep a history of who changed which variable value. Variables Timeline solves this by creating a real-time, shared changelog directly inside your document. Perfect for Design Systems teams and collaborative projects.✨ Key Features:👥 True Multi-User Tracking: Unlike other plugins, Variables Timeline uses the document itself as the source of truth. See clearly who made the change and when, regardless of who is viewing the log.🔴 Live Monitoring: Keep the plugin open in "Stealth Mode" (minimized pill), and it will automatically record every creation, modification, or deletion as it happens.🔍 Deep Insights:Smart Diffing: See exactly what changed (e.g., Color: #FFFFFF → #F2F2F2 or Name: primary → brand-primary).Alias Resolution: See the actual value behind the alias (e.g., sizing/sm (8px)).Collection Tracking: Tracks collection renames and organizes history by collection.🛡️ Safety First: Includes robust filters (By User, Date, Collection) and a confirmation-protected "Clear History" to keep your team's data safe.⚡️ Performance: Paginated loading and auto-pruning (30-day retention) ensure your file stays light and fast.How to use:Open the plugin.Work on your variables as usual.The plugin records every move in the background.Minimize it to "Stealth Mode" to save screen space while you work.