Automate your frontend tasks with these 14 popular Figma plugins
Tags: webdev, frontend, ui, ux
Published: 2024-03-16 19:50:06

As we enter 2024, the fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) with _design workflows_ has become a rapid transformation in the tech industry. 

So I have gathered the 14 most popular and useful Figma plugins to automate your frontend tasks. No more pain while building UI (user interface)!

_📢 Before you experiment with any of these plugins, make sure to [sign up](https://psxid.figma.com/pq1612tcamkx) for Figma if you haven't already._


![Image of figma plugins for frontend developer](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/sch5y7hpe7gtsl7pciqu.png)

Let's get started!🔨.

Figma has become the most popular collaborative design tool among frontend developers for the following _all-in-one_ features:


- ⚓ Super Clean UI Design ([Figma](https://psxid.figma.com/baq1pq))

- 🎈 Collaboration with other Team Members ([FigJam](https://psxid.figma.com/1a5bfv7xj7nc-lpaypq))

- 👨‍💻 Developer Mode ([Figma Pro](https://psxid.figma.com/ey8ydzwzsb9j-ouafk))

- 🤖 Creating AI UI/UX Templates in no time ([FigJam AI](https://psxid.figma.com/8g4g75niz3sg-7v0ro9)) 

![Image of figma](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/io4stx0ue62guwclfksb.png)

As a front-end developer, having some great design skills is required since job recruiters often seek candidates with such capabilities. 

Fortunately, with [FigJam AI](https://psxid.figma.com/8g4g75niz3sg-7v0ro9), you don't need to master advanced design skills. FigJam AI offers tips to enhance your designs, automates tedious tasks, and best of all, it's currently available for free to everyone.

![Image of frontend job requirements](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/wjmk22ruuqc0kh4v363l.png)

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## 1. **Magician.design — Text to Icon** 🪄

Design with the power of AI to do everything from **copywriting to generating unique icons from text.**
<a href="https://magician.design/" rel="">
![link](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lo05kwz9th7jf0vd4jmh.png)</a>
![Image of magician icon figma plugin](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ctuzr3rgugyi08n6b86k.png)


## 2. **Iconify — more than 100,000 open-source SVG icons** 🎨

Easily import over 100,000 icons (100+ icon sets), including Material Design Icons, FontAwesome, Jam Icons, EmojiOne, Twitter Emoji, and many more, **directly into your Figma document as vector shapes.**
<a href="https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/735098390272716381/iconify" rel="">
![link](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lo05kwz9th7jf0vd4jmh.png)</a>
![Iconify figma](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/5w72m0ioxm0ck95rd5gz.png)

## 3. **Zeplin - Translate design to code** 🪂

Making sure your designs match the final product from the start by **automating front-end tasks and checking visuals automatically**. Display components on all screens easily and organize them in _Styleguides_. Connect assets, code, and integrations to work better with your team. 🎭
<a href="https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/745330164019088593/zeplin" rel="">
![link](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lo05kwz9th7jf0vd4jmh.png)</a>
![Image of Zeplin](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/b7cf0c0bepgryutox044.png)

## 4. **TeleportHQ - Figma to Code - Export HTML, CSS, React & Vue** 

Export your components and design system to teleportHQ, **integrate the generated code into your web application codebase, and publish your website with one click.**
<a href="https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/992726161890204477/teleporthq-figma-to-code-export-html-css-react-vue" rel="">
![link](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lo05kwz9th7jf0vd4jmh.png)</a>
![Image of TeleportHQ Figma](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/cjfjinqwh0k7zbb1cj5w.png)

## 5. **HtmlGenerator** 🛠️

HtmlGenerator renders any selection into its `HTML` equivalent with its associated `CSS`, **all indented and separated for you to copy and paste. 🎡**
<a href="https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/753195897635985866/htmlgenerator" rel="">
![link](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lo05kwz9th7jf0vd4jmh.png)</a>
![Image of HtmlGenerator Figma plugin](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/qg4m8qk7qiwip346rwvy.png)

## 6. **AutoHTML | Components to Code** 🛺

Export `React`, `Vue`, `Svelte`, or `HTML` with Tailwind or CSS Styling. Works in Dev Mode & Design Mode. No registration required - simply run the plugin and select a frame! Check out the Demo File [here](https://www.figma.com/community/file/1169237538843073214).
<a href="https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1077172952654000760/autohtml-components-to-code" rel="">
![link](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lo05kwz9th7jf0vd4jmh.png)</a>
![Image of auto html generator Figma plugin](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/rgcoeeg5m286ikm9qeue.jpeg)

## 7. **Ando — AI Copilot for Designers** 🤖

Generates millions of design ideas using AI, serving as a chemical reaction ⚗️ for design innovation and well-organizing the creative process.
<a href="https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1145446664512862540/ando-ai-copilot-for-designers" rel="">
![link](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lo05kwz9th7jf0vd4jmh.png)</a>
![Image of Ando Figma plugin](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ehxtzjotqez4s2mmdv1t.png)

## 8. **Codia-AI Figma to code** 💻

**Converts Figma designs into production-ready code within minutes**, significantly enhancing design-to-code efficiency.
<a href="https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1301565000406306598/codia-ai-figma-to-code-html-css-react-vue-ios-android-flutter-tailwind-web-native-app" rel="">
![link](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lo05kwz9th7jf0vd4jmh.png)</a>
![Image Codia-AI Figma to code plugin](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/32tse9kmacyunrygaskh.png)



## 9. **✍️ Ditto | Manage copy from design to production** 📝

Ditto manages your product text — from draft to design to development. **Eliminate the copy and paste** and let everyone on your team (from designers and writers to product and engineering) work from a single source of truth.
<a href="https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/798826066406007173/ditto-manage-copy-from-design-to-production" rel="">
![link](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lo05kwz9th7jf0vd4jmh.png)</a>
![Image of Ditto Figma plugin](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/9wv9b92j7hskkb3maovd.png)



## 10. **UI Faces — Free AI avatars** 👤

Offers a growing **library of AI-generated avatars for design mockups**, serve to various design preferences and project needs.
<a href="https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/769664006254845172/ui-faces-free-ai-avatars" rel="">
![link](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lo05kwz9th7jf0vd4jmh.png)</a>
![Image of UI faces Figma plugin](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/xjpsjye4r43gl1jizcnp.png)

## 11. **Conjure AI** 🍨

Implement the creation of **visual assets based on text input**, simplifying the design iteration process.
<a href="https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1164378475417136468/conjure-ai-dall-e-icon-generator-create-beautiful-visual-assets-with-ai-image-generation-from-text" rel="">
![link](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lo05kwz9th7jf0vd4jmh.png)</a>
![Image of Conjure AI plugin Figma](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/yb3f52ndvv0incbw67um.png)



## 12. **PhotoRoom — AI and Background Remover** 📸

Allows accurate background removal and AI background generation, enabling the creation of high-quality images for creative tasks.
<a href="https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1126882239732656005/photoroom-ai-and-background-remover" rel="">
![link](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lo05kwz9th7jf0vd4jmh.png)</a>
![Image of PhotoRoom plugin for Figma](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/9cj77ux5aniyiuhxk2jr.png)

## 13. **AI image generator by Freepik** 🖼️

Generates unique **AI images directly in Figma** based on text input, providing a fun and easy way to create visuals.
<a href="https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1253173167259963280/ai-image-generator-by-freepik" rel="">
![link](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lo05kwz9th7jf0vd4jmh.png)</a>
![Image of FreePik plugin for Figma](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/6f6yg7q6ep46u5x5aowz.png)


## 14. **QoQo.ai** 🧑‍💼

Provides quick and efficient access to _data and insights_, aiding designers in **creating user personas, journey mapping, and more.**
<a href="https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1189158575928509194/qoqo-ai-ai-generated-ux-personas-journey-mapping-sitemap-clustering-copy-and-interviews" rel="">
![link](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lo05kwz9th7jf0vd4jmh.png)</a>
![Image of QoQo.ai Figma plugin](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/r4hvb05xd5276ba85361.png)


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