# bridge-ds

bridge-ds turns a real design system into Figma screens from plain-language requests in Claude Code. It fits teams that need generated work to use registered tokens and components.

- plugin · `type=plugin` · Claude Code · ★ 155
- Author: noemuch
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/noemuch/bridge
- Updated: 2026-06-03
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/plugins/bridge-ds

## What it does

bridge-ds converts a screen request into a YAML CSpec and a JSON scene graph. The TypeScript compiler resolves token references, checks variants and structure, then emits Figma Plugin API code. The result is sent to Figma through MCP.

Its project knowledge lives under `bridge-ds/knowledge-base/registries/`. The `make`, `fix`, `done`, and `setup bridge` skills cover generation, correction capture, archiving, and repository bootstrap. A GitHub Actions cron can pull Figma data, detect drift, and open a PR with the change.

You need either `figma-console-mcp` or the official Figma MCP server for transport. Large scene graphs can be split into chunks, while compiler checks catch invalid references before Figma receives them.

## Requirements
- Works with: Figma

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

**Plugin marketplace**
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-community
```
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin install bridge-ds@claude-community
```

## When to use it
- generate Figma screens from a design-system request
- resolve tokens against project registries
- capture manual Figma corrections as learnings
- detect drift between Figma and the knowledge base
- compile scene graphs into Figma Plugin API code

## Example prompts
- Use `make` to create an account settings screen from the components and tokens in this design system.
- Run `fix` after my Figma edits and record the reusable changes for the next generation.
- Run `setup bridge` in this design-system repository and prepare its Figma synchronization.

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  <strong>Compiler-grade trust for AI-generated Figma.</strong><br/>
  <em>Deterministic compiler · Living KB · MCP-native</em>
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[Discussions](https://github.com/noemuch/bridge/discussions) · [Issues](https://github.com/noemuch/bridge/issues) · [Contributing](CONTRIBUTING.md) · [Security](SECURITY.md) · [Changelog](CHANGELOG.md)

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Bridge compiles your design-system intent into Figma output that's **guaranteed DS-compliant by construction — not by verification**. 26 Figma API rules enforced automatically by a local compiler. Zero hardcoded values, zero raw Plugin API code, zero AI hallucinations.

Three pillars: a **deterministic compiler** (the moat), **conversational UX** via Claude Code skills (`make` / `fix` / `done`), and a **living KB** continuously synchronized with Figma via cron.

## For designers

Design components and screens **from natural language** inside Claude Code. Bridge handles the rest:

```
# In Claude Code, inside your DS repo:
make a settings screen for account information
```

Bridge produces:

1. A structured CSpec (YAML) describing the layout + tokens
2. A scene graph JSON (validated against your DS registries)
3. Compiled Figma Plugin API code (all 26 rules respected)
4. Executed designs in Figma via MCP

Every output uses your real components, bound variables, and text styles. **Zero hardcoded values.**

Iterate with `fix` (capture manual Figma edits as learnings). Ship with `done` (archive + extract recipes).

## For DS teams

Bridge keeps your knowledge base **continuously synchronized** with Figma.

- **`setup bridge`** in Claude Code bootstraps your DS repo: registries, cron workflow, all in one flow.
- **Daily cron** on GitHub Actions pulls Figma via REST, detects KB drift, opens a PR with the diff. Silent on no-change.
- **Recipe + CSpec ref-validity checks** flag broken references when components are renamed or removed.

## For engineers

The KB lives in your repo at `bridge-ds/knowledge-base/registries/`. Point your AI client at this directory or read it programmatically. Your generated code uses tokens, variants, and composition rules correctly — because it reads the source of truth, not guesses.

## Quick start

**In Claude Code, any session (one-time install):**

```
/plugin marketplace add noemuch/bridge
/plugin install bridge-ds
```

**In your DS repo:**

```
cd /path/to/ds-repo && claude
setup bridge
```

One phrase. The skill handles pre-flight, scaffolding, extraction, GitHub secret, first commit, and optional cron test. ~10 minutes end-to-end.

**Upgrading from v5.x?** See [BREAKING.md](BREAKING.md) for the v6 migration guide.

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## Architecture

| Layer         | Technology            | Description                                                  |
| ------------- | --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Workflow**  | Claude Code Skills    | Five focused skills (see [Skills](#skills) below)            |
| **Spec**      | CSpec YAML            | Structured, human-readable compilable specifications         |
| **Compiler**  | TypeScript            | Scene graph JSON → Figma Plugin API code (26 rules enforced) |
| **Transport** | MCP                   | `figma-console-mcp` (preferred) or official Figma MCP server |
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