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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Config 2026 - AI blurs the lines as Figma brings code, motion and agent workflows into its design canvas

Figma wowed the app design community with new features announced at its annual Config event last week - but the big story was ...
The Next Web

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.
Tech Times

Figma Config 2026: Code Layers Challenge Cursor as GPU Shaders Hit Paid Plans

Figma Config 2026 closed Thursday with Code Layers for GitHub-linked canvas editing, Figma Motion in open beta with CSS and ...

Figma: The Stock Fell On AI Fear, But AI May Be The Rerating Trigger

Figma (FIG) shifts from design tool to AI product platform. Q1 2026 results show 46% revenue growth. See here for a more ...
TechCrunch

Figma adds an AI assistant to its collaborative canvas

Over the last few months, Figma has struck partnerships with Anthropic and OpenAI to bake in support for AI CLI tools like Claude Code and Codex to allow users to use these coding environments ...
VentureBeat

Are designers the new SWEs? Figma Make's new two-way GitHub integration turns designs into live, production code — with built-in governance

Credit: VentureBeat made with OpenAI ChatGPT-Images-2.0 Cloud design software company Figma is officially transforming its AI design assistant, Figma Make, from a prototyping sandbox into a live, ...