Sketch integrates LLM-powered inspector and token-aware components

Design · 4 min read

Sketch's new Inspector uses a fine-tuned language model to propose semantic layer names, map local styles to design tokens, and recommend component variants based on usage patterns. The feature can batch-rename ambiguous groups and generate documentation snippets for developer handoff.

Component token-awareness means that when a designer changes an override, Sketch now proposes whether that override should become a new token or a one-off change, helping teams keep design systems consistent. The tooling surfaces token drift and suggests refactors when similar overrides proliferate.

Sketch emphasized offline-first behavior and user control: suggestions are reversible and teams can opt-in to server-assisted improvements. Early feedback cited time savings in system maintenance and improved consistency across large files.