Figma to shadcn/ui Plugin Guide

Source: Original Twitter Thread by @matsugfx (opens in a new tab)

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Examples
• Updates and Releases
• Resources

Introduction

The Figma to shadcn/ui plugin is a powerful tool that bridges the gap between design and development, allowing designers and developers to generate accurate, high-quality, and responsive shadcn/ui code directly from Figma designs. Created by Matt Wierzbicki (@matsugfx), this plugin aims to streamline the UI development workflow and save valuable development time.

Features

• Accurate Code Generation: Generates pixel-perfect shadcn/ui components based on Figma designs
• Responsive Design: Automatically handles responsive behavior for components
• High-Quality Output: Produces clean, maintainable code that follows shadcn/ui best practices
• Design-to-Code Automation: Converts Figma components directly into implementable code

Examples

Navbar Component Example

Input:

• Desktop component with a simple structure
• Mobile component with open menu state
• Menu behavior specified through component naming

Output:

• Pixel-perfect and responsive navbar component
• Automatically generated code based on Figma design
• Maintains design fidelity while implementing responsive behavior

Complex Page Example

The plugin has been tested with more complex page layouts, demonstrating its capability to handle:

• Multiple components
• Complex layouts
• Responsive behaviors
• Nested elements

While the output may need some adjustments for perfect implementation, it provides an excellent starting point that significantly reduces development time.

Updates and Releases

January 2025 Release

The plugin is now officially available! This release aligns with two key objectives:

1. Helping Designers become UI Engineers
2. Helping teams deliver projects faster with enhanced shadcn resources

Development Goals

The plugin is continuously being improved with features such as:

• Enhanced component recognition
• Better responsive behavior handling
• Improved code output quality
• Integration with modern development workflows

Resources

• shadcn/ui Documentation (opens in a new tab)
• Figma Plugin Directory (Link to be added when available)
• Matt Wierzbicki's Twitter (opens in a new tab) for updates and tips

Attribution

This document is based on content created by @matsugfx (opens in a new tab) and has been reformatted for better readability and reference.

Last updated: January 2025