External Token Set
What It Does
The External Token Set node retrieves a set of design tokens from an external source like a URL or file path. It loads and exposes these tokens for use in your design system graph.
Inputs
| Name | Description | Type | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| URI | The location of the external token set (URL or file path) | Text | Yes |
Outputs
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Token Set | The loaded collection of design tokens | List |
How to Use It
- Drag the External Token Set node into your graph.
- Connect or enter a URI string pointing to your token set (e.g., a JSON file URL).
- The node will load the tokens from that location when the graph executes.
- The output will be the complete set of tokens ready for further processing.
Tips
- Make sure the URI points to a valid token set in a supported format.
- Use this node to import tokens from tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or other design systems.
See Also
- Flatten Token Sets: For combining multiple token sets into a single flat array.
- Resolve Tokens: For resolving token references within imported token sets.
Use Cases
- Design System Integration: Load tokens from an external design system repository.
- Version Control: Reference tokens stored in a version-controlled repository.
- Remote Configuration: Use remotely hosted tokens to enable centralized updates.