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Generate base variables

Token Tools can generate a base set of Figma variables for you — a ready-made starting structure for spacing, typography, and color tokens.

There are two modes depending on your Figma plan:

  • Figma Pro — generates variables using Figma’s native variable collections with full support for modes and scoping
  • Figma Free — generates variables compatible with the limitations of the free Figma plan

To generate base variables:

  1. Open the plugin and go to Tokens
  2. Select Figma Pro or Figma Free depending on your plan
  3. A base variable set will be created in your current file

You can rename, extend, or modify the generated variables as needed.