Specify

What Is Specify?

Specify is a paid design tool in the design-tools category that enables teams to sync Figma files seamlessly with GitHub repositories. It functions as a design token engine, centralizing design tokens from sources like Figma Styles, Figma Variables, Tokens Studio, or JSON files to maintain a consistent design language across digital products. Specify fits into the design workflow by automating the handoff of design data from designers to developers, supporting over 50 token types and facilitating integration into development platforms.

What Specify Does

• Centralizes design tokens from Figma Styles, Figma Variables, Tokens Studio, or custom JSON files for unified management.
• Supports over 50 design token types, including colors, typography, spacing, and other properties.
• Automates syncing of design tokens and assets between Figma and GitHub repositories.
• Handles assets such as icons, images, and fonts, with automatic transformation into required formats.
• Provides a collaborative space for designers to update tokens and developers to integrate them into codebases.
• Allows customization of workflows to match specific design and development processes.

How Specify Can Be Used

• Designers sync Figma design tokens directly to a shared repository, ensuring developers access the latest versions without manual exports.
• Teams maintain a single source of truth for design systems by pulling tokens from multiple Figma sources into Specify for processing and GitHub deployment.
• Development workflows incorporate Specify-generated tokens for consistent implementation across web, mobile, and other platforms.
• Asset management automates optimization and format conversion for icons and images used in production code.
• Cross-team collaboration occurs through instant notifications of token changes, reducing miscommunication during handoffs.

Who Is Specify For?

Specify serves design system teams, product designers, and developers working on multi-platform products where consistent design tokens are essential. It suits roles involving Figma-to-code handoffs, such as UI/UX designers maintaining styles across teams and frontend engineers integrating tokens into GitHub-based projects. Experience levels range from intermediate users familiar with Figma variables to advanced teams building scalable design systems. Visit Specify