Relink — Safe Variable Move, Copy & Transfer

About this plugin

Relink — Safe Variable Move, Copy & Transfer

Stop breaking your design system every time you reorganize it.

Standard variable management in Figma is risky: when you move a variable to a new collection, all linked layers usually "lose" their connection. Relink is the first plugin designed to make variable migration truly safe by automatically repairing those broken links.

Why Relink?

The Remapping Engine (NEW): Unlike other plugins, Relink doesn't just copy names. It scans your entire file and automatically reconnects your layers, components, and styles to the new variable IDs. No more manual relinking!

Move Without Fear: Refactor your design system, merge collections, or clean up folders knowing that your design stays intact.

Smart & Atomic: Every transfer includes a verification step. We only remove the old variables once we’re sure the new ones are correctly placed and linked.

Key Features:

✨ Intelligent Relinking: Automatically updates Fills, Strokes, Effects, and Layout properties to point to the new variables.

📁 Folder-to-Folder Migration: Move specific folders while preserving (or renaming) their internal structure.

🎨 Theme & Mode Support: Transition variables between collections with multiple modes without losing your color logic.

🚀 Batch Processing: Advanced engine handles thousands of layers without freezing your Figma.

🔒 Private & Clean: 100% Vanilla JS. No external tracking, no third-party libraries. Your data stays in your Figma file.

How to Use:

Launch Relink from your plugin menu.

Select Source: Choose the collection and folder you want to move.

Select Target: Pick your destination collection.

Confirm Mapping: Verify how your modes (themes) will be matched.

Hit "Relink & Transfer": Watch the plugin safely migrate your variables and update all design elements in real-time.

Keep your variables organized. Keep your design connected. Use Relink.