The Key Insight
Figma plugins analyze what you designed.
Buoy analyzes what you shipped.
(They're often different, especially with AI-generated code)
Feature Comparison
The Problem with Figma-Only Analysis
1. AI Doesn't Look at Figma
When developers use Copilot or Claude to write code, the AI doesn't have access to your Figma files. It generates code that works but doesn't follow your design system. Figma plugins can't catch this — they only see Figma.
2. Code Drifts from Design
Even without AI, code drifts from design over time. Quick fixes, edge cases, "temporary" solutions. Figma shows what was designed. Buoy shows what was actually built.
3. Runtime Values Matter
Some values are computed at runtime, come from APIs, or are set in CSS-in-JS. Figma plugins can't see these. Buoy scans the actual code that runs.
Buoy + Figma Integration
Buoy Pro can connect to your Figma files to compare design tokens and components. Get the best of both: Figma as source of truth, Buoy for code verification.
Learn about Figma integration →