figma weave locofy plugin integration fix

When using Figma Weave AI to generate designs and passing them into the Locofy plugin for frontend code generation, you may encounter missing tags, broken layout trees, or plugin crashes. This happens when Weave outputs unstructured metadata that conflicts with Locofy's code parser. Follow this guide to clean your generated frames and fix the plugin sync pipeline.

Quick checks

• Verify that your Figma Weave generation completed entirely before running Locofy. If your design is incomplete, see our guide on Figma Weave not generating.
• Check if Figma Weave is experiencing broad backend issues via our Figma Weave status check.
• Ensure both Locofy and the Figma desktop application are updated to their latest releases.

1. Convert absolute positioning to Auto Layout

Locofy requires structured layer hierarchies to produce responsive code. Figma Weave sometimes outputs absolute-positioned layers inside root frames. Select your generated frame, right-click, and apply Auto Layout (`Shift + A`) to all child elements before launching the Locofy plugin parser.

2. Flatten unmapped nested vector groups

Figma Weave often groups icons and complex graphics into deep, nested layer groups. Locofy can crash when attempting to parse deeply nested vector trees into inline SVG components. Select vector groups within the Weave output and choose Flatten (`Ctrl + E` / `Cmd + E`) so Locofy detects them as single clean vector assets.

3. Re-link missing design tokens and styles

If Locofy skips styling parameters during export, Weave may have generated detached color or typography fills. Open your Local Styles panel and rebind Weave's inline fill and font declarations to standard Figma variables before triggering Locofy sync.

4. Clear Figma plugin local storage cache

Conflicting cache between concurrent plugin runs can cause Locofy to hang on Weave layers. Go to Plugins > Development > Clear cache or restart the Figma desktop app to clear stuck plugin webviews.

Still stuck?

If Locofy continuously fails even on standard frames, check if the toolbar menu is missing Weave options using our guide for Figma Weave missing in Figma. Figma Weave Support is an independent technical resource and is not affiliated with Figma, Inc.