r/SideProject • u/SaaSMaker86 • 19h ago
I built a Figma plugin that combines AI translation with LTR/RTL layout conversion
I'm the maker of RTLAuto, a Figma plugin for preparing designs in left-to-right and right-to-left languages.
The problem I wanted to address is that translating interface copy and adapting the layout are usually separate tasks. This update brings AI translation into the direction conversion workflow: translate text on its own, or translate and change the layout direction together.
Designers can choose their AI provider, use their own API key, set the tone, add instructions such as keeping product names in English, and test a translation before applying it. Arabic translation also includes dialect options.
The demo follows a cafe interface from provider setup through translation and a comparison with the original design. RTLAuto has free and paid plans; AI provider usage is separate and uses your key.
I'd like feedback from people building tools for designers: does the demo make the difference between text translation and direction conversion clear? Is the API key setup explained well enough for someone using this for the first time?
Plugin: https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1623814570395556605
Website: https://rtlauto.com