Relink — Safe Variable Move, Copy & Transfer

Relink — Variable Migration & RelinkingA Figma plugin for moving variables between collections while automatically updating all links in your designs.

Core FunctionalityWhen you manually move a variable to a new collection in Figma, the connected layers usually lose their link (detach). Relink identifies these layers and reconnects them to the new variable IDs in the target collection.

Automatic Relinking: Scans layers, components, and styles throughout the entire file.

All Data Types Supported: Works with colors (Fills/Strokes), effects, and numeric values (spacing, corners, dimensions).

Structure Preservation: Maintains folder nesting and Mode logic.

Deep Scanning: Inspects nested component instances to find and repair overrides.

🆕 What’s New (v2.0)Fixed Numeric Handling: Variables of type Number (Spacing, Radius, Padding) now migrate correctly. We implemented object pre-fetching to prevent Figma from dropping numeric connections.

Component Properties: Fixed migration for variables bound to Component Properties.

Individual Parameters: Added support for specific properties like individual corners (topLeftRadius, etc.) and side-specific strokes.

Optimization: Consolidated processing loops for better performance on heavy files.

⚠️ Disclaimer & SafetyAny automated modification of variable data carries risks. Before using the plugin:

Create a Backup: Save a version in your Version History or duplicate the file.

Use Branches: If you are on an Organization or Enterprise plan, we strongly recommend performing migrations in a branch. This allows you to verify the results before merging into the main file.

Verify Results: Always double-check critical components after the process to ensure all properties were preserved.

How to UseSource: Select the source collection or a specific folder.

Target: Choose the destination collection.

Modes: Confirm how the modes (themes) should match.

Relink & Transfer: Start the process. The plugin will recreate variables in the target location and update all references in real-time.