# Style Dictionary

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/style-dictionary
- **Category:** Design Handoff
- **Homepage:** https://styledictionary.com
- **Also known as:** style-dictionary
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08T22:07:24.731Z

## vioscaleAI score

**48.8 / 100**, confidence 24% (low). Computed 2026-09-08.

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| capabilities | 28.9 | 0.07 | 2 | ✓ |
| repo_stars | 69.4 | 0.026 | 1.8 | ✓ |
| integrations | 0 | 0.079 | 0 | - |
| dependent_projects | 54.7 | 0.063 | 3.4 | ✓ |
| dev_activity | 24.5 | 0.094 | 2.3 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 93.9 | 0.052 | 4.9 | ✓ |
| security_posture | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 0.136 | 0 | - |
| security_score | 0 | 0.042 | 0 | - |
| community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-09-01, [verify at source](https://styledictionary.com). Independently observed._

Open source · Free tier

## About

A development tool that lets you define design tokens once and automatically generate formatted style definitions for any platform. It exports to iOS, Android, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Sketch, and other formats, eliminating manual style synchronization.

_Independently observed._

## Platform & deployment

- **Platforms:** CLI
- **Deployment:** Self-hosted

## Capabilities

_The capabilities that matter for Design Handoff. "-" = undocumented, not absent._

| Capability | Supported |
|---|:--:|
| **Capabilities** | |
| Architecture model | - |
| Redline spacing and css property inspection | - |
| React vue swift compose semantic code export | - |
| AI semantic tagging for accessible html elements | - |
| One click svg png and webp asset extraction | - |
| Direct github gitlab pull request code generation | - |
| Storybook two way component syncing | - |
| Design token variable support and export css variables | ✓ |
| Responsive breakpoint and flexbox code generation | - |
| Vs code extension for inline design inspection | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - |
| ISO 27001 | - |
| Pricing model | - |

## Release history

| Version | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| [v5.5.3](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary/releases/tag/v5.5.3) | 2026-09-06 | stable |
| [v5.5.2](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary/releases/tag/v5.5.2) | 2026-08-19 | stable |
| [v5.5.1](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary/releases/tag/v5.5.1) | 2026-08-07 | stable |
| [v5.5.0](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary/releases/tag/v5.5.0) | 2026-06-21 | stable |
| [v5.4.4](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary/releases/tag/v5.4.4) | 2026-06-08 | stable |
| [v5.4.3](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary/releases/tag/v5.4.3) | 2026-06-02 | stable |
| [v5.4.2](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary/releases/tag/v5.4.2) | 2026-05-29 | stable |
| [v5.4.1](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary/releases/tag/v5.4.1) | 2026-05-18 | stable |
| [v5.4.0](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary/releases/tag/v5.4.0) | 2026-03-22 | stable |
| [v5.3.3](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary/releases/tag/v5.3.3) | 2026-03-02 | stable |
| [v5.3.2](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary/releases/tag/v5.3.2) | 2026-02-20 | stable |
| [v5.3.1](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary/releases/tag/v5.3.1) | 2026-02-16 | stable |
| [v5.3.0](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary/releases/tag/v5.3.0) | 2026-02-09 | stable |
| [v5.2.0](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary/releases/tag/v5.2.0) | 2026-01-21 | stable |
| [v5.1.4](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary/releases/tag/v5.1.4) | 2026-01-13 | stable |

_… and 5 earlier release(s)._

## Security & compliance


Known vulnerabilities: 1 (1 in the last 12 months), max severity HIGH ([source](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=style-dictionary&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality.

## FAQ

### What is Style Dictionary?

A development tool that lets you define design tokens once and automatically generate formatted style definitions for any platform. It exports to iOS, Android, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Sketch, and other formats, eliminating manual style synchronization. It is indexed under Design Handoff.

_Source: [https://styledictionary.com](https://styledictionary.com)._

### Is Style Dictionary free to use?

Style Dictionary is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.

_Source: [https://styledictionary.com](https://styledictionary.com)._

### What platforms does Style Dictionary support?

Style Dictionary supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.

_Source: [https://styledictionary.com](https://styledictionary.com)._

### Can Style Dictionary be self-hosted?

Yes. Style Dictionary can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.

_Source: [https://styledictionary.com](https://styledictionary.com)._

### Is Style Dictionary open source?

Yes. Style Dictionary is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.

_Source: [https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary)._


## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://styledictionary.com) | 2026-09-01 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.model | open_source | [link](https://styledictionary.com) | 2026-09-01 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://styledictionary.com) | 2026-09-01 | 60% (medium) |

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 5 | [link](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary/pulse) | 2026-09-08 | 65% (medium) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.dependent_repos | 1,909 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fstyle-dictionary%2Fstyle-dictionary) | 2026-09-08 | 85% (high) |
| adoption.github_stars | 4,801 | [link](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | JavaScript | [link](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### license

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | [link](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary) | 2026-09-08 | 95% (high) |

### release

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| release.cadence_days | 11 | [link](https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary/releases) | 2026-09-08 | 70% (medium) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":1,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=style-dictionary&per_page=100","last_12m":1,"max_severity":"HIGH"}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=style-dictionary&per_page=100) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### content

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A development tool that lets you define design tokens once and automatically generate formatted style definitions for any platform. It exports to iOS, Android, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Sketch, and other formats, eliminating manual style synchronization. It is indexed under Design Handoff.","source":"https://styledictionary.com","question":"What is Style Dictionary?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Style Dictionary is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://styledictionary.com","question":"Is Style Dictionary free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Style Dictionary supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://styledictionary.com","question":"What platforms does Style Dictionary support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Style Dictionary can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://styledictionary.com","question":"Can Style Dictionary be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Style Dictionary is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/style-dictionary/style-dictionary","question":"Is Style Dictionary open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | [link](https://styledictionary.com) | 2026-09-10 | 67% (medium) |

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