How much does Supernova cost?

Supernova has a free tier for individuals (1 design system, 1 editor). The Team plan starts at $49/editor/month (billed yearly) with unlimited design systems and documentation. Enterprise pricing is custom. The free tier is enough to learn the tool, but production teams will need paid plans for multi-editor collaboration and advanced code export features.

Can Supernova replace Storybook?

Not entirely. Supernova generates component documentation and can export code, but Storybook is a live development environment where engineers work on actual components. Think of Supernova as the bridge between design and code—it automates the handoff and generates starter code. Most teams use Supernova to document design tokens and components, then reference that in Storybook for the engineering side.

Does Supernova work with design tools other than Figma?

Supernova is primarily built for Figma. You can manually input design tokens and documentation without Figma, but you'll lose the automatic sync features that make Supernova powerful. If you're using Sketch or Adobe XD, consider alternatives like Zeroheight (which supports Figma, Sketch, and XD) or migrate to Figma first.

What code formats can Supernova export?

Supernova exports design tokens as JSON, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, Swift, Kotlin, and XML. For components, it generates React, React Native, Flutter, SwiftUI, and Android Compose code. The quality depends on how well your Figma components are structured. Simple components export cleanly; complex nested variants may need manual cleanup.

How does Supernova compare to Zeroheight?

**Choose Supernova** if you need code generation and token export. It's more engineering-focused with strong automation. **Choose Zeroheight** if you want a documentation site with less technical setup. Zeroheight is better for design guidelines and usage examples; Supernova is better for syncing tokens and generating starter code for developers.

Can I customize the exported code?

Yes. Supernova uses exporters (templates you can modify) to control how code is generated. You can edit the templates to match your team's coding standards, naming conventions, and file structure. This requires some JavaScript knowledge. Out-of-the-box exporters work for basic use cases, but production teams usually customize them.

Does Supernova sync automatically when I update Figma?

Kind of. Supernova connects to your Figma files, but you need to manually trigger a sync from the Supernova dashboard when you want to pull in changes. It doesn't auto-sync on every Figma edit. This gives you control over when updates flow to documentation and code, which is useful for preventing half-finished designs from reaching developers.

Supernova for Designers: Design System Automation from Figma to Code

Supernova is a platform that takes your Figma design system and converts it into production-ready code and documentation. The goal is to close the gap between design and development by automating the translation of design tokens (colors, spacing, typography) and components into formats engineers can use directly. If you’ve ever spent hours writing CSS variables from Figma or documenting component variants, Supernova handles that for you.

Key Specs


Price	Free (1 system); $49/editor/month Team plan
Platform	Web-based (works with Figma)
Best for	Design system documentation, token export, code generation
Learning curve	1-2 hours to sync tokens; days to customize exporters

How Designers Use Supernova

Supernova fits into the workflow after you’ve built a design system in Figma. Here’s where designers apply it.

For Design Token Management

Connect your Figma file and Supernova extracts colors, typography, spacing, and other tokens automatically. It creates a single source of truth for design decisions that both designers and developers reference. Export tokens as CSS variables, SCSS files, or platform-specific formats (Swift, Kotlin). When you update a color in Figma, sync Supernova, and the code updates across all platforms.

For Component Documentation

Supernova generates documentation pages for every component in your design system. It pulls component properties, variants, and usage examples directly from Figma. Add written guidelines, code snippets, and do/don’t examples in the Supernova editor. The result is a branded documentation site that stays in sync with your actual designs.

For Developer Handoff

Export component code for React, React Native, Flutter, SwiftUI, or Android Compose. Supernova analyzes your Figma components and generates starter code that developers can drop into projects. The code quality isn’t production-perfect (you’ll need to review and adjust), but it eliminates the tedious work of converting visual properties into code syntax.

For Multi-Platform Design Systems

Build once in Figma, export for iOS, Android, and web simultaneously. Supernova’s exporters translate design tokens into platform-specific formats: CSS for web, Swift for iOS, XML for Android. This is valuable for product teams maintaining native apps and web experiences from a single design system.

Supernova vs. Alternatives

How does Supernova compare to other design system tools?

Feature	Supernova	Zeroheight	Storybook	Specify
Figma sync	✅ Auto-extract	✅ Manual import	❌ No	✅ Auto-extract
Token export	✅ Multi-format	⚠️ Limited	❌ No	✅ Multi-format
Component code	✅ Multi-platform	❌ No	✅ Live components	⚠️ Basic
Documentation	✅ Auto-generated	✅ Rich editing	✅ MDX-based	⚠️ Basic
Customization	✅ Exporter templates	✅ Custom CSS	✅ Full control	⚠️ Limited
Developer-friendly	✅ Strong	⚠️ Designer-focused	✅ Strong	✅ Strong

Choose Supernova if: You want automated token export, component code generation, and documentation in one tool. Good for teams maintaining design systems across multiple platforms.

Choose Zeroheight if: You prioritize beautiful documentation and design guidelines over code generation. Better for design-led teams that want less technical complexity.

Choose Storybook if: Your engineering team already uses Storybook and you want to document coded components, not export from Figma. Storybook is for developed components; Supernova is for designed components.

Choose Specify if: You need token management without the full documentation site. Specify focuses on extracting and syncing design tokens, with less emphasis on component documentation.

Getting Started with Supernova

A quick start to connecting your first design system:

Step 1: Connect your Figma design system

Sign up at supernova.io and create a design system. Click “Import from Figma” and authenticate. Select the Figma file that contains your design tokens and components. Supernova scans the file and extracts colors, typography, spacing, and components into its dashboard.

Step 2: Organize your tokens and components

Review the extracted tokens in Supernova’s token editor. Rename tokens if needed (Figma names don’t always match code conventions). Organize components into logical groups. Add descriptions, usage guidelines, and examples for each component. This becomes your documentation.

Step 3: Export tokens and code

Choose an exporter based on your tech stack (CSS, React, Swift, etc.). Run the exporter to generate token files and component code. Download the files and add them to your codebase. When you update Figma, sync Supernova and re-export. The automation saves hours compared to manual updates.

Supernova in Your Design Workflow

Supernova sits between design and development, connecting tools on both sides.

Before Supernova: Design system built in Figma with organized components and styles
During Supernova: Token extraction, documentation authoring, exporter configuration
After Supernova: Exported code integrated into React, Swift, or Android projects; documentation shared with team

Common tool pairings:

Supernova + Figma for the core design-to-code workflow
Supernova + Storybook for connecting design docs to live component libraries
Supernova + GitHub for version controlling exported tokens and code
Supernova + Notion for high-level design system strategy docs (Supernova handles technical specs)

Common Problems (and How to Fix Them)

These issues come up when teams adopt Supernova. Here’s how to handle them.

“Exported code doesn’t match our coding standards”

Out-of-the-box exporters use generic naming conventions and file structures. Customize the exporter templates to match your team’s standards. You’ll need JavaScript knowledge to edit templates. Start with small adjustments (class naming, file extensions) before rewriting the entire template. Most teams create custom exporters once and reuse them.

“My Figma components don’t export cleanly”

Supernova’s code generation depends on how you structure Figma components. Use auto-layout consistently, avoid absolute positioning, name layers clearly, and limit nesting depth. Flatten complex components into simpler sub-components. The more structured your Figma file, the better the exported code.

“Sync is manual and I forget to update”

Supernova doesn’t auto-sync on every Figma change. Set up a routine: sync weekly, or whenever you publish a new version of your design system. Some teams add a “Sync Supernova” step to their design release checklist. You can also use Supernova’s API to trigger syncs programmatically if you want automation.

“Documentation feels incomplete compared to Zeroheight”

Supernova auto-generates technical specs but doesn’t write usage guidelines for you. You need to add context: when to use this component, accessibility notes, do/don’t examples. Treat Supernova like a CMS: it provides structure, but you write the content. Assign someone to own documentation quality.

“Developers aren’t using the exported code”

Exported code is starter code, not production code. Developers need to integrate it into existing patterns. If they’re ignoring exports, ask why: Is the code quality too low? Does it conflict with existing architecture? Use Supernova for tokens (which are straightforward) and treat component code as reference rather than final implementation. The value is in automation, not perfection.