# Figma to shadcn/ui plugin - new features now available!

> We've just added new features to Figma to shadcn/ui plugin, including: Open in v0, Copy CLI command, Generate CSS and Import variables.

Published: 2025-02-02 · Updated: 2025-11-13 · Author: Matt Wierzbicki · Canonical: https://www.shadcndesign.com/blog/figma-to-shadcn-ui-plugin---new-features-now-available

## Introducing Figma to shadcn/ui

We're excited to announce the release of [Figma to shadcn/ui](/plugin), a Figma plugin that transforms how teams implement design systems using shadcn/ui. Powered by Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI, this tool bridges the long-standing gap between design and development, making design system implementation faster and more reliable.

### The Challenge We're Solving

For years, teams have struggled with the manual process of converting Figma designs into code. Developers spend countless hours interpreting designs, writing code, and maintaining consistency with design tokens. Meanwhile, designers face challenges ensuring their design system stays in sync with the codebase. Our plugin addresses these pain points head-on.

## Watch the video overview

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## Key Features

### AI-Powered Component Generation

Convert your Figma designs into production-ready shadcn/ui components instantly. The plugin uses AI to generate clean, accessible, and responsive code that follows best practices. Once generated, you have three flexible ways to use the code:

- Copy the component code directly into your project
- Use the [shadcn/ui CLI](https://ui.shadcn.com/docs/cli) command to add the component with proper dependencies
- Open in [v0.dev](https://v0.link/shadcndesign) for immediate testing and customization

### Design Token Management

Maintain perfect consistency between your design system and codebase with our comprehensive variable management features:

- **Export to CSS**: Transform your Figma variables into ready-to-use CSS design tokens
- **Import from Code**: Bring your existing codebase variables back into Figma
- **Theme Support**: Full support for light and dark themes

## Try it out today

You can access the plugin via the [Figma Community](https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1427238109341529865/figma-to-shadcn-ui). Visit our [documentation](/docs/plugin) to learn more about getting started and best practices.
