Create Design Token
What It Does
The Create Design Token node generates a standard design token from basic inputs. It constructs a token object with name, type, value, and optional metadata that follows the Tokens Studio format. This node handles simple token types like color, dimension, fontFamily, and others.
Inputs
Name
The name identifier for the token
String
Yes
Type
The token type (color, dimension, etc.)
String
Yes
Value
The token value
String
Yes
Description
Optional description of what the token represents
String
No
$extensions
Optional metadata for the token
Object
No
Outputs
Token
The complete design token object
Object
How to Use It
Drag the Create Design Token node into your graph.
Connect a string to the "Name" input to identify your token.
Select a token type from the available options (color, dimension, fontFamily, etc.).
Connect a string value appropriate for the chosen type.
Optionally add a description and any extension metadata.
The node will output a complete token object that follows the Tokens Studio format.
Tips
Use this node for simpler token types like color, dimension, and fontFamily.
For complex token types like typography, border, and boxShadow, use their dedicated creation nodes.
Make sure your value format matches the expected format for the chosen token type.
Use descriptive names that follow your design system's naming convention.
See Also
Create Border Design Token: For creating border tokens with multiple properties.
Create Typography Design Token: For creating typography tokens with multiple properties.
Create Box Shadow Design Token: For creating shadow tokens with multiple properties.
Flatten Token Sets: For managing collections of tokens.
Use Cases
Color Systems: Create color tokens for your design system's palette.
Spacing System: Define dimension tokens for your spacing scale.
Font Families: Establish font family tokens for your typography system.
Motion Tokens: Create duration tokens for animations and transitions.
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