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 ...

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 ...
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.
CMSWire

Figma Launches Code Layers & Motion at Config 2026

Figma announced a suite of new features at Config 2026 on June 24, expanding its platform with code layers, built-in motion design, shader fills and effects, generative plugins, Weave tools and an ...

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

From an enterprise governance perspective, this means visual AI edits are subject to the exact same continuous integration pipelines, security checks, and code reviews as any traditional engineering ...
Dataquest

Figma Make shows how AI is blurring the line between design and code

Figma has introduced new capabilities in Figma Make that allow users to work with real codebases from inside the platform. The move signals a broader ambition beyond design collaboration, positioning ...