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

1. Drag the External Token Set node into your graph.

2. Connect or enter a URI string pointing to your token set (e.g., a JSON file URL).

3. The node will load the tokens from that location when the graph executes.

4. The output will be the complete set of tokens ready for further processing.

External Token Set Example

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.