jeremylongshore Anima Common Errors
Error Reference
Authentication Errors
| Error | Root Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
Invalid Anima token |
Token not provisioned or expired | Request new token from Anima team |
Invalid Figma token |
PAT expired or revoked | Generate new PAT: Figma > Settings > Access Tokens |
Unauthorized |
Token lacks file access | Ensure Figma PAT has file read permission |
File & Node Errors
| Error | Root Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
File not found |
Wrong file key | Extract from Figma URL: figma.com/file/{KEY}/... |
Node not found |
Invalid node ID | Copy node link from Figma: right-click > Copy link |
No renderable content |
Selected a page or group | Select a frame, component, or component set |
Empty files array |
Node is empty or hidden | Unhide layers; ensure node has visible content |
Code Generation Errors
// Common generation error handler
async function safeGenerate(anima: Anima, params: any) {
try {
return await anima.generateCode(params);
} catch (err: any) {
if (err.message?.includes('rate limit')) {
console.error('Rate limited — wait 60s before retrying');
} else if (err.message?.includes('timeout')) {
console.error('Generation timed out — simplify the Figma node');
} else if (err.message?.includes('Invalid settings')) {
console.error('Invalid settings combo — check framework/styling/uiLibrary compatibility');
} else {
console.error('Generation error:', err.message);
}
return null;
}
}
Output Quality Issues
| Symptom | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Messy layout | No auto-layout in Figma | Convert frames to auto-layout |
| Wrong colors | Hardcoded hex instead of Figma variables | Use Figma color variables/styles |
| Missing text | Text is inside masked groups | Flatten masks before generating |
| Extra wrappers | Deeply nested groups | Flatten group hierarchy |
| Wrong component names | Unnamed Figma layers | Name layers descriptively |
Valid Settings Combinations
| Framework | Language | Styling | UI Library |
|---|---|---|---|
react |
typescript, javascript |
tailwind, css, styled-components |
none, mui, antd, shadcn |
vue |
typescript, javascript |
tailwind, css |
none |
html |
javascript |
css, tailwind |
none |
Diagnostic Script
# Verify Figma token
curl -s "https://api.figma.com/v1/me" \
-H "X-Figma-Token: ${FIGMA_TOKEN}" | jq '.handle // .err'
# Verify file access
curl -s "https://api.figma.com/v1/files/${FIGMA_FILE_KEY}" \
-H "X-Figma-Token: ${FIGMA_TOKEN}" | jq '.name // .err'
Output
- Error classified and root cause identified
- Valid settings matrix for reference
- Diagnostic commands for token and file verification
Resources
Next Steps
For collecting debug data, see anima-debug-bundle.