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CC can only read the component property layer and does not have read access to the style layer (variables or raw values). It also cannot modify your design file at all. Plugins are often used to create and modify items inside of Figma programmatically. Design linting is something I'm interested in!!

A new variant in Figma still requires engineering in code, not just for the property, but style too. Similarly, CC can't modify the design via code. CC doesn't replace DS engineering, it makes the DS easier to use for devs who have a lot of code to implement. LMK if that's unclear!

Code Connect isn't bi-directional. It translates component language in Figma to the expected code component language which is often similar but unique. Knowing which configuration of which component you're looking at can be a challenge for many devs consuming a design file. CC simplifies this.

Thanks! we have some annotations examples here: github.com/figma/plugin...

our docs are really good too and easy to search! www.figma.com/plugin-docs/...

you gotta have edit access to the file you’re running api code on

i had a three year old project go off like a month ago. bit of a nailbiter…

getting in and out of hn homepage unscathed is quite a rush