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Add ​

What It Does ​

Adds two numbers together to produce their sum. It's a basic math operation useful for combining numeric values like spacing tokens or opacity percentages.

Inputs ​

NameDescriptionTypeRequired
aThe first number to addNumberYes
bThe second number to addNumberYes

Outputs ​

NameDescriptionType
valueThe sum of a and bNumber

How to Use It ​

  1. Drag the Add node into your graph.
  2. Connect a number (like 3) to the "a" input.
  3. Connect another number (like 3) to the "b" input.
  4. Run the graph—your output will be 6.

Tips ​

  • You can use the Add node with token references, like adding a base spacing value to an increment.
  • For adding more than two numbers, chain multiple Add nodes together or use the Variadic Add node.

See Also ​

  • Subtract: For removing one number from another.
  • Multiply: For multiplying numbers together.

Use Cases ​

  • Spacing Calculations: Add a base spacing unit (4px) to a multiplier to create consistent spacing increments in your design system.
  • Opacity Adjustments: Add a percentage to a base opacity value to create a range of transparencies for different states.
  • Font Size Scaling: Add a fixed increment to your base font size to create larger heading sizes.