Kombai: the AI tool that converts Figma designs into front-end code with a single click

Kombai is an AI tool focused on front-end development, designed to help developers quickly convert Figma designs into high-quality front-end code. It uses deep learning and heuristic modeling to understand complex design files and generate well-structured HTML, CSS, and React component code.Kombai doesn't require design files to follow specific naming rules or automatic layouts, and automatically recognizes the logical structure of the design, reducing hard-coded dimensions and margins and generating code usable in production environments. In addition, Kombai supports the conversion of Figma designs into email-compatible HTML code, adapting to major email clients. The tool is integrated into the developer's IDE, making it easy to use and suitable for development tasks ranging from small components to complete application interfaces.Kombai emphasizes data privacy and promises not to use user data for model training, making it suitable for both individual and enterprise users.

Function List

• Convert Figma designs to HTML, CSS and React component code in one click.
• Generate email-compatible HTML code that supports major email clients such as Outlook.
• Automatic recognition of logical structures in Figma designs without predefined templates or naming rules.
• Reduce hard-coded dimensions and margins to generate flexible, scalable UI components.
• Support best practices for 30+ front-end libraries to generate high-quality JavaScript code.
• Provide code preview and editing plans to avoid mistakenly changing the database or back-end logic.
• Supports direct code generation in the IDE, adapting to developers' existing workflows.
• Provides an enterprise-grade customized context engine to support complex technology stacks.

Using Help

Installation and Configuration

Kombai does not require a separate software installation and runs primarily through its website or the Figma plugin. Users need to have a Figma account and register or log in through the Kombai website (https://kombai.com/). Below are the exact steps:

1. Register & LoginTo log in, visit the Kombai website and click on "Sign Up" or "Log In" to be authorized with a Figma account. Once logged in, the user will be directed to connect to the Figma API in order to access the design files.
2. Installation of Figma plugin::
   • Open Figma and go to the "Community" page.
   • Search for the "Kombai - HTML email code from ANY design in a click" plugin.
   • Click the "Open" button to select the design file to be converted.
   • In Figma's Dev mode, right-click on the canvas, select "Plugins", find the Kombai plugin and run it.
3. Configuration technology stack: In Kombai's interface, users can select a target technology stack (e.g., React, Vanilla HTML/CSS, or Tailwind CSS), and Kombai generates adapted code based on that selection.
4. local operation: After generating the code, Kombai provides a preview function that allows users to download the code and run it on the local server. Recommended to use VS Code and other IDE, through the Live Server plug-in preview effect.

Main function operation flow

1. Figma design to front-end code

Kombai's core function of converting Figma designs into front-end code is simple and efficient:

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  1. Open the design file in Figma and make sure the design contains the complete UI elements.
  2. Run the Kombai plugin and select the page or component to be converted.
  3. Click the "Run" button and Kombai will automatically analyze the design and generate HTML, CSS and React component code.
  4. Preview the generated code and check that the DOM structure and styles are as expected.
  5. Download the code or integrate directly in the IDE, adjusting variables or logic to fit the backend.
• distinctiveness: Kombai eliminates the need for users to manually group or name layers, and intelligently recognizes logical structures in a design. For example, it automatically organizes buttons and text boxes into semantic div structures and generates CSS without hard-coded dimensions to adapt to different screen sizes.
• caveat: Ensure Figma design is clear and avoid overly complex overlapping elements to improve code generation accuracy.

2. Mail HTML code generation

Kombai supports the conversion of Figma designs into email-compatible HTML code, especially for email marketers:

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  1. Preparing email designs in Figma, the design does not need to follow a specific template.
  2. Open the Kombai plugin and select "Email HTML" mode.
  3. By clicking "Run", Kombai generates HTML code based on the table layout (using the<table>,<tr>,<td>(Labeling).
  4. Preview the generated HTML code and check how it renders in Gmail, Outlook, and other clients.
  5. Export the code and import it to your email service provider (e.g. Klaviyo) for sending.
• distinctiveness: The generated code follows email development best practices to ensure high deliverability and low spam risk. The code is adapted to mobile and responsive design ensures user experience.
• caveat: When testing email code, it is recommended to use an email client preview tool such as Litmus to verify compatibility.

3. Code model and question-and-answer model

Kombai offers two modes of interaction:

• code mode: Default mode for code generation. After the user selects a technology stack, Kombai generates code based on design or textual prompts, suitable for rapid development.
• question and answer mode: Used to query the codebase or front-end related questions. For example, users can type "how to optimize component rendering in React" and Kombai will provide a detailed answer.
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  1. Select "Ask" mode in the Kombai interface.
  2. Enter a question or select a code base and Kombai will analyze and return the answer.
  3. Answers can be copied directly into the IDE or used as a development reference.

4. Enterprise-level customization features

Enterprise users can contact the Kombai team to customize the context engine to adapt to complex technology stacks (e.g. MUI Base). Customization Process:

• Submit tech stack requirements to the Kombai website.
• The team configures proprietary models to ensure that the code is compatible with existing frameworks in the organization.
• After deployment, Kombai ensures that the code does not affect the database or back-end logic.

Other tips for use

• Preview & Save: Kombai allows previewing the code before generating it, reducing errors. Users can save the code locally or in the cloud for subsequent editing.
• data privacy: Kombai follows SOC2 certification, user data is not used to train models, and enterprise users can use it with confidence.
• Learning Resources: The Kombai website provides documentation (e.g.docs.kombai.com), including tech stack configuration, code runs, and FAQs.

application scenario

1. Rapid prototyping for front-end developers
   Developers can quickly turn Figma designs into code, saving time on manually writing CSS and HTML for fast iterative projects.
2. Email Marketing Design
   Email marketers can turn Figma designs into HTML code compatible with mainstream email clients without developing skills, increasing work efficiency.
3. Enterprise Front-End Development
   Large teams can leverage Kombai's customized context engine to generate code that adapts to complex technology stacks, accelerating the development process.
4. Indie developers or beginners
   Beginners can use Kombai to generate standard code, learn best practices for HTML, CSS, and React, and reduce the learning curve.

QA

1. Is Kombai free?
   Kombai offers free plans for personal light projects. Heavy users can choose a paid plan, and you need to visit the official website (https://kombai.com/) to check the exact price.
2. Does the generated code need to be adjusted?
   The generated code is usable in production environments, but complex projects may need to adjust variables or logic to adapt to the back-end. kombai minimizes hard-coding and facilitates modification.
3. What front-end frameworks does Kombai support?
   Support React, Vanilla HTML/CSS, Tailwind CSS, etc., compatible with more than 30 kinds of front-end libraries. Enterprise users can customize more framework support.
4. How do I ensure email code compatibility?
   Kombai uses a table layout to generate email HTML , follow email development best practices , support for Gmail, Outlook and other clients . It is recommended to test the rendering .