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Tokenbase
What it is
Tokenbase is a web tool for creating and managing design tokens and distributing them as part of a design system. Users can start with templates, edit tokens in bulk, create aliases, generate color shades, and build themes that include light and dark options. Once a system is ready, Tokenbase exports it to code in formats such as CSS, Less, SCSS, JSON, and Tailwind config, as well as other formats. The product is labeled Tokenbase BETA, and its site asks users to enter a design system name. Tokenbase is free, with a free plan, and runs in the cloud. Its project repository lists an AGPL-3.0 license, and the product credits mateoroldos and eme studio as makers. A 2024 maker post said the application was available only on desktop because its controls were difficult to fit on smaller screens. The listed platform is web.
For and against
For
- Free plan is available.
- Includes starting templates.
- Bulk editing and aliased tokens are supported.
- Exports to CSS, SCSS, JSON, and Tailwind config.
Against
- A 2024 maker post described it as desktop-only.
- The product is identified as BETA.
The verdict
Tokenbase brings token creation, theme work, and code export into a free web tool. Its desktop-only limitation and beta label are worth considering.
Who it suits
Tokenbase suits people building a design system who need to create, edit, theme, and export design tokens. Its desktop-only availability may matter to people who want to work on smaller screens.
Plans and prices
Free
Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Aliased tokens
- It supports aliased tokens.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Aliases
- It supports aliased tokens.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Availability
- The maker's site labels the app “Tokenbase BETA” and prompts users to enter a design system name.token-base.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Bulk editing
- It supports bulk editing of tokens.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Color shades
- It includes a shades generator.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Design systems
- It lets users create design systems and export them to code.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- It exports tokens to CSS, Less, SCSS, JSON, Tailwind config, and more.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Exports
- It exports tokens to CSS, Less, SCSS, JSON, Tailwind config, and other formats.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- License
- The public repository lists an AGPL-3.0 license.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The official site says Tokenbase was made by mateoroldos and eme studio.token-base.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Makers
- The maker's site credits mateoroldos and eme studio.token-base.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile availability
- A 2024 maker post says the application was available only on desktop because its controls were difficult to fit on smaller screens.reddit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Tokenbase is a free tool for creating, managing, and distributing design tokens.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Templates
- It provides starting templates.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Themes
- It supports different themes, including light and dark.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
