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Dynamic Variables lets you write JavaScript expressions in Figma variable descriptions that automatically compute values based on other variables. Create color scales with darken/lighten functions, calculate spacing tokens mathematically, and build dynamic string templates.

Figma's guide to 2026 web design trends — framework-specific design system kits now mandate Variables for AI-driven theme switching and executable design tokens. Shows where design-to-code infrastructure is heading.

Figma plugin to manage variable tables in an interactive canvas - add modes in seconds with visual workflow