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**MANDATORY prerequisite** — you MUST invoke this skill BEFORE every `use_figma` tool call. NEVER call `use_figma` directly without loading this skill first. Skipping it causes common, hard-to-debug failures. Trigger whenever the user wants to perform a write action or a unique r
**MANDATORY prerequisite** — you MUST invoke this skill BEFORE every `use_figma` tool call. NEVER call `use_figma` directly without loading this skill first. Skipping it causes common, hard-to-debug failures. Trigger whenever the user wants to perform a write action or a unique read action that requires JavaScript execution in the Figma file context — e.g. create/edit/delete nodes, set up variables or tokens, build components and variants, modify auto-layout or fills, bind variables to properties, or inspect file structure programmatically.
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Use the use_figma tool to execute JavaScript in Figma files via the Plugin API. All detailed reference docs live in references/.
Always pass skillNames: "figma-use" when calling use_figma. This is a logging parameter used to track skill usage — it does not affect execution.
If Figma MCP tools appear as deferred tools, batch-load all their schemas in a single ToolSearch call using the select: syntax — e.g. ToolSearch query="select:use_figma,get_screenshot,get_metadata,create_new_file". One round trip beats six.
If the task involves building or updating a full page, screen, or multi-section layout in Figma from code, also load figma-generate-design. It provides the workflow for discovering design system components via search_design_system, importing them, and assembling screens incrementally. Both skills work together: this one for the API rules, that one for the screen-building workflow.
If the task involves creating or building a component in Figma (even a single component), also load figma-generate-library. It provides the component creation workflow — variable foundations, variant sets, design token bindings — that figma-use alone doesn't cover.
Before anything, load plugin-api-standalone.index.md to understand what is possible. When you are asked to write plugin API code, use this context to grep plugin-api-standalone.d.ts for relevant types, methods, and properties. This is the definitive source of truth for the API surface. It is a large typings file, so do not load it all at once, grep for relevant sections as needed.
IMPORTANT: Whenever you work with design systems, start with working-with-design-systems/wwds.md to understand the key concepts, processes, and guidelines for working with design systems in Figma. Then load the more specific references for components, variables, text styles, and effect styles as needed.
return to send data back. The return value is JSON-serialized automatically (objects, arrays, strings, numbers). Do NOT call figma.closePlugin() or wrap code in an async IIFE — this is handled for you.await and return. Code is automatically wrapped in an async context. Do NOT wrap in (async () => { ... })().figma.notify() throws "not implemented" — never use it
3a. getPluginData() / setPluginData() are not supported in use_figma — do not use them. Use getSharedPluginData() / setSharedPluginData() instead (these ARE supported), or track node IDs by returning them and passing them to subsequent calls.console.log() is NOT returned — use return for outputuse_figma calls. Validate after each step. This is the single most important practice for avoiding bugs.{r: 1, g: 0, b: 0} = redawait → mutate → return affected node IDs. Skipping the load throws Cannot write to node with unloaded font "<family> <style>". The rule covers more than characters — it applies to any operation on nodes with unloaded fonts (appendChild, insertChild, setBoundVariable, setExplicitVariableModeForCollection, setValueForMode, findAll callbacks touching text). When mutating existing text, load the node's current fonts via getStyledTextSegments(['fontName']), not a hardcoded default. Inter is preloaded in most environments so other families surface this bug more often — the recipe is the same for every font. Use await figma.listAvailableFontsAsync() first if the style string is unverified. See Canonical text-edit recipe.For detailed WRONG/CORRECT examples of each rule, see Gotchas & Common Mistakes.
Page context resets between use_figma calls — figma.currentPage starts on the first page each time.
Use await figma.setCurrentPageAsync(page) to switch pages and load their content. The sync setter figma.currentPage = page does NOT work — it throws "Setting figma.currentPage is not supported" in use_figma. Always use the async method.
// Switch to a specific page (loads its content)
const targetPage = figma.root.children.find((p) => p.name === "My Page");
await figma.setCurrentPageAsync(targetPage);
// targetPage.children is now populated
setCurrentPageAsync at most once per use_figma invocation — fan multi-page work out in parallelOne script must switch pages at most once. Never loop over figma.root.children and switch pages inside the loop.
If the work spans multiple pages, split it into N use_figma calls (one per target page) and emit them in parallel — a single assistant message containing N use_figma tool-use blocks. The harness runs them concurrently; each script sets currentPage exactly once.
Explicit instruction: when fanning out, you MUST issue the N tool calls in one message. Do not send them across multiple turns. Do not await one before issuing the next. Sequential per-page calls are slower than the in-loop pattern this rule replaces and waste the entire benefit of splitting.
// AVOID — switches pages N times in one script, reloads the file each time
for (const page of figma.root.children) {
await figma.setCurrentPageAsync(page);
// ... touch this page ...
}
// PREFER — read-only discovery call to get page IDs, then in the NEXT message
// emit N parallel use_figma tool calls (one per page), each setting currentPage once.
Default to parallel fan-out for any multi-page work — reads and writes alike. See gotchas.md → Set current page once per use_figma call for the full rationale.
figma.currentPage resets to the first page at the start of each use_figma call. If your workflow spans multiple calls and targets a non-default page, call await figma.setCurrentPageAsync(page) at the start of each invocation.
You can call use_figma multiple times to incrementally build on the file state, or to retrieve information before writing another script. For example, write a script to get metadata about existing nodes, return that data, then use it in a subsequent script to modify those nodes.
return Is Your Output ChannelThe agent sees ONLY the value you return. Everything else is invisible.
return { createdNodeIds: [...], mutatedNodeIds: [...] }. This is a hard requirement, not optional.return { createdNodeIds: [...], count: 5, errors: [] }throw explicitly.console.log() output is never returned to the agentuse_figma works in design mode (editorType "figma", the default). FigJam ("figjam") and Slides ("slides") have different sets of available node types — most design nodes are blocked in FigJam, and FigJam-only nodes are blocked in Slides.
Tell the editor from the URL: Design = figma.com/design/..., FigJam = figma.com/board/..., Slides = figma.com/slides/.... Confirm before assum
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# use_figma — Figma Plugin API Skill
Use the `use_figma` tool to execute JavaScript in Figma files via the Plugin API. All detailed reference docs live in `references/`.
**Always pass `skillNames: "figma-use"` when calling `use_figma`.** This is a logging parameter used to track skill usage — it does not affect execution.
**If Figma MCP tools appear as deferred tools, batch-load all their schemas in a single `ToolSearch` call** using the `select:` syntax — e.g. `ToolSearch query="select:use_figma,get_screenshot,get_metadata,create_new_file"`. One round trip beats six.
**If the task involves building or updating a full page, screen, or multi-section layout in Figma from code**, also load [figma-generate-design](../figma-generate-design/SKILL.md). It provides the workflow for discovering design system components via `search_design_system`, importing them, and assembling screens incrementally. Both skills work together: this one for the API rules, that one for the screen-building workflow.
**If the task involves creating or building a component in Figma** (even a single component), also load [figma-generate-library](../figma-generate-library/SKILL.md). It provides the component creation workflow — variable foundations, variant sets, design token bindings — that `figma-use` alone doesn't cover.
Before anything, load [plugin-api-standalone.index.md](references/plugin-api-standalone.index.md) to understand what is possible. When you are asked to write plugin API code, use this context to grep [plugin-api-standalone.d.ts](references/plugin-api-standalone.d.ts) for relevant types, methods, and properties. This is the definitive source of truth for the API surface. It is a large typings file, so do not load it all at once, grep for relevant sections as needed.
IMPORTANT: Whenever you work with design systems, start with [working-with-design-systems/wwds.md](references/working-with-design-systems/wwds.md) to understand the key concepts, processes, and guidelines for working with design systems in Figma. Then load the more specific references for components, variables, text styles, and effect styles as needed.
## 1. Critical Rules
1. **Use `return` to send data back.** The return value is JSON-serialized automatically (objects, arrays, strings, numbers). Do NOT call `figma.closePlugin()` or wrap code in an async IIFE — this is handled for you.
2. **Write plain JavaScript with top-level `await` and `return`.** Code is automatically wrapped in an async context. Do NOT wrap in `(async () => { ... })()`.
3. `figma.notify()` **throws "not implemented"** — never use it
3a. `getPluginData()` / `setPluginData()` are **not supported** in `use_figma` — do not use them. Use `getSharedPluginData()` / `setSharedPluginData()` instead (these ARE supported), or track node IDs by returning them and passing them to subsequent calls.
4. `console.log()` is NOT returned — use `return` for output
5. **Work incrementally in small steps.** Break large operations into multiple `use_figma` calls. Validate after each step. This is the single most important practice for avoiding bugs.
6. Colors are **0–1 range** (not 0–255): `{r: 1, g: 0, b: 0}` = red
7. Fills/strokes are **read-only arrays** — clone, modify, reassign
8. **Every text edit follows the canonical recipe: load font → `await` → mutate → return affected node IDs.** Skipping the load throws `Cannot write to node with unloaded font "<family> <style>"`. The rule covers more than `characters` — it applies to any operation on nodes with unloaded fonts (`appendChild`, `insertChild`, `setBoundVariable`, `setExplicitVariableModeForCollection`, `setValueForMode`, `findAll` callbacks touching text). When mutating existing text, load the node's *current* fonts via `getStyledTextSegments(['fontName'])`, not a hardcoded default. Inter is preloaded in most environments so other families surface this bug more often — the recipe is the same for every font. Use `await figma.listAvailableFontsAsync()` first if the style string is unverified. See [Canonical text-edit recipe](references/gotchas.md#canonical-text-edit-recipe-font-load--await--mutate--return-ids).
9. **Pages load incrementally** — use `await figma.setCurrentPageAsync(page)` to switch pages and load their content. The sync setter `figma.currentPage = page` does **NOT** work and will throw (see Page Rules below)
10. `setBoundVariableForPaint` returns a **NEW** paint — must capture and reassign
11. `createVariable` accepts collection **object or ID string** (object preferred)
12. **`layoutSizingHorizontal/Vertical` is value-restricted by structural context — `FIXED` always works, `HUG` and `FILL` do not.** `'HUG'` is valid only on an auto-layout frame itself OR on a **TEXT** child of one. `'FILL'` is valid only on a child of an auto-layout frame that is also not absolute-positioned, not inside an immutable frame, and not a canvas-grid child. Practical consequence: append to an auto-layout parent FIRST, then set `HUG`/`FILL` — a newly-created or unparented node can't satisfy the rule yet. The property itself exists on every `SceneNode`; the error is value-rejection, not "no such property". See [Gotchas](references/gotchas.md#layoutsizinghorizontallayoutsizingvertical-value-rules-fixed-hug-fill).
12a. **Use auto-layout for containers that hold related children.** When children have a structural relationship — stacked, side-by-side, aligned, gapped, hugged — wrap them in `figma.createAutoLayout()`, not `figma.createFrame()` with absolute `x`/`y`. Absolute coordinates govern where a container sits on the canvas; auto-layout governs how its children relate inside it. Skipping the container leaves no protection against text reflow, content changes, or overlap.
13. **Position new top-level nodes away from (0,0).** Nodes appended directly to the page default to (0,0). Scan `figma.currentPage.children` to find a clear position (e.g., to the right of the rightmost node). This only applies to page-level nodes — nodes nested inside other frames or auto-layout containers are positioned by their parent. See [Gotchas](references/gotchas.md).
14. **On `use_figma` error, STOP. Do NOT immediately retry.** Failed scripts are **atomic** — if a script errors, it is not executed at all and no changes are made to the file. Read the error message carefully, fix the script, then retry. See [Error Recovery](#6-error-recovery--self-correction).
15. **MUST `return` ALL created/mutated node IDs.** Whenever a script creates new nodes or mutates existing ones on the canvas, collect every affected node ID and return them in a structured object (e.g. `return { createdNodeIds: [...], mutatedNodeIds: [...] }`). This is essential for subsequent calls to reference, validate, or clean up those nodes.
16. **Always set `variable.scopes` explicitly when creating variables.** The default `ALL_SCOPES` pollutes every property picker — almost never what you want. Use specific scopes like `["FRAME_FILL", "SHAPE_FILL"]` for backgrounds, `["TEXT_FILL"]` for text colors, `["GAP"]` for spacing, etc. See [variable-patterns.md](references/variable-patterns.md) for the full list.
17. **`await` every Promise.** Never leave a Promise unawaited — unawaited async calls (e.g. `figma.loadFontAsync(...)` without `await`, or `figma.setCurrentPageAsync(page)` without `await`) will fire-and-forget, causing silent failures or race conditions. The script may return before the async operation completes, leading to missing data or half-applied changes.
> For detailed WRONG/CORRECT examples of each rule, see [Gotchas & Common Mistakes](references/gotchas.md).
## 2. Page Rules (Critical)
**Page context resets between `use_figma` calls** — `figma.currentPage` starts on the first page each time.
### Switching pages
Use `await figma.setCurrentPageAsync(page)` to switch pages and load their content. The sync setter `figma.currentPage = page` does **NOT work** — it throws `"Setting figma.currentPage is not supported"` in `use_figma`. Always use the async method.
```js
// Switch to a specific page (loads its content)
const targetPage = figma.root.children.find((p) => p.name === "My Page");
await figma.setCurrentPageAsync(targetPage);
// targetPage.children is now populated
```
### Call `setCurrentPageAsync` at most once per `use_figma` invocation — fan multi-page work out in parallel
**One script must switch pages at most once.** Never loop over `figma.root.children` and switch pages inside the loop.
If the work spans multiple pages, **split it into N `use_figma` calls (one per target page) and emit them in parallel** — a single assistant message containing N `use_figma` tool-use blocks. The harness runs them concurrently; each script sets `currentPage` exactly once.
> **Explicit instruction:** when fanning out, you MUST issue the N tool calls in **one message**. Do not send them across multiple turns. Do not await one before issuing the next. Sequential per-page calls are slower than the in-loop pattern this rule replaces and waste the entire benefit of splitting.
```js
// AVOID — switches pages N times in one script, reloads the file each time
for (const page of figma.root.children) {
await figma.setCurrentPageAsync(page);
// ... touch this page ...
}
// PREFER — read-only discovery call to get page IDs, then in the NEXT message
// emit N parallel use_figma tool calls (one per page), each setting currentPage once.
```
Default to parallel fan-out for any multi-page work — reads and writes alike. See [gotchas.md → Set current page once per `use_figma` call](references/gotchas.md#set-current-page-once-per-use_figma-call--split-multi-page-work-into-parallel-calls) for the full rationale.
### Across script runs
`figma.currentPage` resets to the **first page** at the start of each `use_figma` call. If your workflow spans multiple calls and targets a non-default page, call `await figma.setCurrentPageAsync(page)` at the start of each invocation.
You can call `use_figma` multiple times to incrementally build on the file state, or to retrieve information before writing another script. For example, write a script to get metadata about existing nodes, `return` that data, then use it in a subsequent script to modify those nodes.
## 3. `return` Is Your Output Channel
The agent sees **ONLY** the value you `return`. Everything else is invisible.
- **Returning IDs (CRITICAL)**: Every script that creates or mutates canvas nodes **MUST** return all affected node IDs — e.g. `return { createdNodeIds: [...], mutatedNodeIds: [...] }`. This is a hard requirement, not optional.
- **Progress reporting**: `return { createdNodeIds: [...], count: 5, errors: [] }`
- **Error info**: Thrown errors are automatically captured and returned — just let them propagate or `throw` explicitly.
- `console.log()` output is **never** returned to the agent
- Always return actionable data (IDs, counts, status) so subsequent calls can reference created objects
## 4. Editor Mode
`use_figma` works in **design mode** (editorType `"figma"`, the default). FigJam (`"figjam"`) and Slides (`"slides"`) have different sets of available node types — most design nodes are blocked in FigJam, and FigJam-only nodes are blocked in Slides.
**Tell the editor from the URL:** Design = `figma.com/design/...`, FigJam = `figma.com/board/...`, Slides = `figma.com/slides/...`. Confirm before assumSkill source recorded
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await figma.setCurrentPageAsync(page)figma.currentPage = pagesetBoundVariableForPaint returns a NEW paint — must capture and reassigncreateVariable accepts collection object or ID string (object preferred)layoutSizingHorizontal/Vertical is value-restricted by structural context — FIXED always works, HUG and FILL do not. 'HUG' is valid only on an auto-layout frame itself OR on a TEXT child of one. 'FILL' is valid only on a child of an auto-layout frame that is also not absolute-positioned, not inside an immutable frame, and not a canvas-grid child. Practical consequence: append to an auto-layout parent FIRST, then set HUG/FILL — a newly-created or unparented node can't satisfy the rule yet. The property itself exists on every SceneNode; the error is value-rejection, not "no such property". See Gotchas.
12a. Use auto-layout for containers that hold related children. When children have a structural relationship — stacked, side-by-side, aligned, gapped, hugged — wrap them in figma.createAutoLayout(), not figma.createFrame() with absolute x/y. Absolute coordinates govern where a container sits on the canvas; auto-layout governs how its children relate inside it. Skipping the container leaves no protection against text reflow, content changes, or overlap.figma.currentPage.children to find a clear position (e.g., to the right of the rightmost node). This only applies to page-level nodes — nodes nested inside other frames or auto-layout containers are positioned by their parent. See Gotchas.use_figma error, STOP. Do NOT immediately retry. Failed scripts are atomic — if a script errors, it is not executed at all and no changes are made to the file. Read the error message carefully, fix the script, then retry. See Error Recovery.return ALL created/mutated node IDs. Whenever a script creates new nodes or mutates existing ones on the canvas, collect every affected node ID and return them in a structured object (e.g. return { createdNodeIds: [...], mutatedNodeIds: [...] }). This is essential for subsequent calls to reference, validate, or clean up those nodes.variable.scopes explicitly when creating variables. The default ALL_SCOPES pollutes every property picker — almost never what you want. Use specific scopes like ["FRAME_FILL", "SHAPE_FILL"] for backgrounds, ["TEXT_FILL"] for text colors, ["GAP"] for spacing, etc. See variable-patterns.md for the full list.await every Promise. Never leave a Promise unawaited — unawaited async calls (e.g. figma.loadFontAsync(...) without await, or figma.setCurrentPageAsync(page) without await) will fire-and-forget, causing silent failures or race conditions. The script may return before the async operation completes, leading to missing data or half-applied changes.Listed tools are metadata hints, not tested compatibility. Agent prompts are suggested handoffs.
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78/100
Needs review
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