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 tasks using AI.
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Figma adds code layers to the canvas and lets users build custom AI plugins at Config 2026

Figma launched code layers, native animations, AI shader effects, custom AI skills, and prompt-built plugins at its Config 2026 conference. Figma used the opening keynote of its Config 2026 conference ...
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Figma Config 2026: Code Layers Challenge Cursor as GPU Shaders Hit Paid Plans

Figma closed its three-day Config 2026 conference on Thursday with a product slate that moves it onto direct competitive ground with AI coding environments like Cursor and Replit, and into motion ...

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 ...