Frontitude automates and simplifies the developer handoff process by providing multiple ways to share finalized UX content with engineering teams—directly from design to code.

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Whether you work in Figma, use a content library, or rely on automation, Frontitude ensures content is accurately delivered in the right format, at the right time.

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This guide walks you through all the available handoff options, helping you choose the most efficient method for your workflow.

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Figma Design

Frontitude integrates with Figma to sync content status updates directly within the design files.

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This allows developers to see which copy is finalized and ready for implementation form the Figma interface —no guessing, no delays.

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How it works

1. Open your design file in Figma.
2. Launch the Frontitude plugin.
3. Select a text element that has been synced with Frontitude.
4. Use the status label to update the content's status (e.g., "Draft," "In Review," "Final").
5. Developers can now view these statuses directly in Figma's layer panel.

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Figma Dev Mode

Frontitude provides a dedicated plugin for Figma Dev Mode that helps developers access ready-to-implement content and metadata.

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This method allows quick copy-paste of structured content, including source language, translations, and other metadata.

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How it works

1. Switch to Dev Mode in your Figma file.
2. Launch the Frontitude Dev Mode plugin.
3. Select any text layer with synced Frontitude content.
4. The plugin displays:
   • Source text
   • Content status
   • Unique content key
   • Available translations (with individual statuses)
5. Copy the relevant data and implement in your codebase.

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Note: The Dev Mode plugin is included in all paid plans, with no need to assign dedicated seats to developers.

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For more details, see Using Figma Dev Mode Plugin.

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File Export

Frontitude allows you to export project or library content to files in .csv or .json format.

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File exports are useful for teams that prefer manual imports or need to share data outside the design tool or codebase.

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How it works

1. Go to your Frontitude project or copy library.
2. Click on the export icon or use the options menu.
3. Choose your preferred format: .csv or .json.
4. Download the file and share with your development team.

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Note: To close the loop, exported files can be easily imported back into Frontitude.

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For more details, visit:

• Export content as JSON
• Export content as CSV

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Handoff through Developer CLI

Frontitude offers a command-line interface (CLI) tool for developers to pull content directly from Frontitude.

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It’s the most flexible and automated option—ideal for teams with continuous integration or localization pipelines.

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How it works

1. Install the Frontitude Developer CLI.
2. Configure your project and authentication settings.
3. Run the appropriate fetch command to pull content in your desired format.
4. Use output with libraries like i18next, react-intl, and others.

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Note: This method is available on our Developer Pack add-on.

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For more details, see the Developer CLI documentation.

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Webhooks

Webhooks enable you to automate content handoffs by sending real-time updates from Frontitude to your internal systems whenever specific events occur.

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They provide a seamless, fully automated way to sync content with your codebase, CMS, or other tools—no manual steps needed.

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How it works

1. Define a webhook endpoint on your server that can handle Frontitude webhook events.
2. In Frontitude, go to Settings > Integrations > Webhooks and turn on the integration.
3. Add a new webhook URL and select desired triggers (e.g., content approved, content updated, status updates).
4. Frontitude will send data to your endpoint whenever the trigger fires.

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Note: This method is available on our Developer Pack add-on, and requires development resources for initial setup.

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For more details, see the Webhooks documentation.

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Best Practices

• Align on status definitions between designers, writers, and developers.
• Start with Figma sync if you're already collaborating in design.
• Use CLI or webhooks for scalable, automated handoff pipelines.
• Export files if you work in disconnected tools or need backup.
• Combine methods to suit different team needs or development stages.

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Conclusion

Frontitude offers multiple, flexible ways to hand off UX content to developers—whether you're working manually or want full automation. Select the method that fits your workflow, and streamline your team’s content-to-code process.