Figma adds code layers, support for animations, more AI features in new update

Figma's update adds a new code layer, support for motion and shaders, and the ability to create custom plugins for various ...
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Figma adds code layers to the canvas and lets users build custom AI plugins at Config 2026

Figma unveiled code layers, animation support, AI-generated shaders, custom skills for its AI assistant, and deeper Weavy integration at Config 2026.

Figma now has AI motion graphics and shader tools

Work directly with code on the Figma Design canvas. Clone repositories, generate new directions with Figma’s agent, extr ...
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Figma bets design and code will share a canvas. Cursor has $60 billion against it

At Config 2026, Figma introduced Code Layers, Figma Motion, and AI-generated shader effects — a set of changes that turn the ...
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Claude Code links with Figma MCP for seamless design-to-code

Creative Bloq tested Claude Code’s integration with Figma MCP, finding it capable of producing clean, accurate React components from well-prepared design files. Success required detailed project, ...