Related Videos

• Use widgets in FigJam files
  Before you start you should know

  • Widgets are available in FigJam only.
  • Supported on any team or plan.
  • Anyone who is logged in and has can edit access can insert and use widgets.
  • Anyone can insert widgets during an open session they were invited to, even if not logged in to Figma.

  Widgets are custom interactive objects for FigJam files. They allow you to level up your jam sessions with new tools, data from external applications, or new ways to play.

  Here are a few ways you can use widgets in FigJam:

  • Import CSVs to create tables, or to transform the data into interactive visualizations.
  • Place polls and voting counters to gather insight from your company on a product idea.
  • Build a project timeline with other teammates in a calendar widget.
  • Create pre-styled mind maps and organization charts quickly.
  • Take a break and play connect four or chess with a teammate in FigJam.

  Widgets live on the board for everyone to see and interact with. You can add as many widgets to the board as you want, and move and reposition them, like any other FigJam object.

  Looking to build widgets for FigJam?

  Learn more about the process of making widgets and explore widget's developer docs.

  Insert widgets

  Unlike plugins, you don’t need to install a widget to use it. To user and interact with widgets, you insert them into FigJam files. You can also install widgets ↓, to make it easier to find and insert them again.

  You can find and insert widgets from any FigJam file:

  1. Find and browse widgets using any of these methods:

     • Click in the toolbar and select Widgets.
     • Right-click the board and select Widgets > Browse widgets
     • Open the menu and select Widgets > Browse widgets
     • Use the shortcut to open the quick actions bar and search Browse widgets.
       • Mac: Ctrl Shift ?
       • Windows: Ctrl + Shift + ?

  2. Find your widget from any of the sections in the Widgets tab or look it up in the Search bar.

  3. Once you've found the widget you want, drag the widget thumbnail and drop it into the file. If you have the widget detail open, click Add.

  Install widgets

  Installing a widget makes it easier to find and insert it again. Installed widgets are available in FigJam files across your connected accounts. Find and install widgets from FigJam files or within the Community.

  Community

  Browse, find, and install widgets in the Figma Community.

  1. From your account, select Community in the left sidebar or visit figma.com/community/widgets.
  2. Select the Widgets pill to browse widgets.
  3. Use the search bar to narrow down your results.
  4. Click below the widget thumbnail to install a widget.
  5. To view more details about the widget, click the widget thumbnail. You can then click Install to add the widget to your account.

  FigJam files

  1. Open the toolbox, using any of the following methods:
     • Click in the toolbar and select Widgets.
     • Right-click the board and select Widgets > Browse widgets
     • Open the menu and select Widgets > Browse widgets
     • Use the shortcut to open the quick actions bar and search Browse widgets.
       • Mac: Ctrl Shift ?
       • Windows: Ctrl + Shift + ?
  2. From the toolbox:
     • Use the Recents section to view your recently installed or used widgets.
     • Click See all for a category to explore Community widgets.
     • Use the Development tab to test your widgets in development.
     • Use the Search bar to find specific widgets by name or creator.
     • Click Details to learn more about the widget.
  3. Click the widget thumbnail to add it to your board.

  Widget security and performance

  Widgets are applications developed by members of the Figma Community. They appear as custom objects on your FigJam board.

  Widgets run third-party code and can open iFrames — inline windows that allow widgets to run HTML and JS code, or access external APIs, websites, and resources.

  Figma will let you know when you’re interacting with a widget:

  • View a widget’s name when you select it on the board
  • View a widget’s name and icon at the top of any iFrames

  

  Widgets can also access information about the file and any users in that file:

  • All layers and objects that are in the FigJam file
  • The user name, ID, and avatar of any users in the file
  • Current cursor position of file participants
  • Current viewport — the area of the FigJam board that is visible on screen
  • The ID of selected layers or objects

  Approve organization widgets

  If you are in an organization, you can restrict widget use to approved widgets only. When enabled, members can only install and run widgets that organization admins approve. Approve organization widgets

  Get help with widgets

  Figma is not able to provide support for third-party applications, including widgets.

  If you have questions about or issues with a widget, we recommend reaching out to the developer. You can find the Support contact on the widget listing.

  To open the widget listing from a FigJam file:

  1. Open the toolbox, using any of the following methods:

     • Click in the toolbar and select Widgets.
     • Right-click the board and select Widgets > Browse widgets
     • Open the menu > and select Widgets > Browse widgets
     • Use the shortcut to open the quick actions bar and search Browse widgets.
       • Mac: Ctrl Shift ?
       • Windows: Ctrl + Shift + ?
  2. Hover over the widget name, and click View details. You can also click and select View details.
  3. Click See more details in Community. The widget's page will open in a separate tab.
  4. Find the support contact under Support on the right-hand side.

  Report a widget

  If you find an inappropriate or suspicious widget, you can report it to the Figma team.

  1. Open the widget listing in the Community.
  2. Click the Flag as inappropriate... link on the right-hand side. This will open your computer's default email app and create a new message.
  3. Add details of your report in your message. Click send to send your message to our widget review team.

  Update widgets

  Developers may create new versions of their widgets to support new features or functionality. When developers publish updates, Figma will update the widget in the Community as well as in the toolbox.

  Figma won’t force an update on any widgets you’ve already inserted. This is to protect any information stored in those widgets — like the data in tables, or vote counts.

  You can manually check each widget on your board for updates:

  1. Right-click on the widget you'd like to update.
  2. Hover over Widgets at the bottom of the menu.
  3. If there is an update available, you can select Update widget to latest version.
  4. Figma will replace the widget with the latest version and copy over any information from the previous version.

  If this breaks your widget or deletes any data, you can undo the update using the shortcut:

  • Mac: ⌘ Command Z
  • Windows: Ctrl + Z

  

  Review the version history of a widget

  Widget developers can add a description of their changes when they publish updates. You can use this information to decide if you want to update the widget.

  View any widget updates from the widget details in the Community:

  1. Right-click on the widget.
  2. Select View widget details.
  3. Select See more details in Community to open the widget in the Community.
  4. Scroll down to view any Version history. If you have any questions for the developer, you can leave a comment using the field below.

  

  Uninstall widgets

  When you uninstall a widget, Figma will remove it from your connected accounts. You can always install it again in the future. You can uninstall a widget from its listing in the Community:

  1. Open the widget listing in the Figma Community.
  2. Hover over the Installed button and click Uninstall.

  Remove all widgets from the board

  You can remove all widgets from a FigJam file.

  1. Right-click the board or open the file menu.
  2. Hover over Widgets.
  3. Click Select all widgets. This will select every widget in the file.
  4. Press:
     • Mac: Delete
     • Windows: Backspace

• Run plugins in files

  Before you start

  Who can use this feature

  Anyone on any team or plan can access the plugins feature.

  Anyone with can edit access to a file can run plugins.

  Anyone in an organization can install and run plugins approved by their organization.

  Figma plugins allow you to perform tasks within a file. Plugins can view and interpret layers and objects, manipulate them, or create new ones.

  • You need to run a plugin manually.
  • You can only run one plugin at a time.
  • Plugins can't perform actions in the background.

  Instructions for using a plugin will vary between plugins. Some plugins will perform a user action on the board or editor when you run them. Others will require you to adjust inputs or settings, before performing the user action.

  You may need to select frames, objects, or layers before running the plugin. Test run the plugin - or check the plugin listing - to know what selections they support.

  Run a plugin

  You can run a plugin from a few places in a Figma design file or FigJam file.

  Quick actions

  To access the quick actions bar:

  1. Use the keyboard shortcut:
     • Mac: ⌘ Command /
     • Windows: Control /
  2. Search a plugin by name.
  3. Navigate results by pressing ↑ or ↓ on your keyboard.
  4. Press Return or Enter to perform an action.

  File menu

  1. Go to the File menu in the top-left corner of Figma.
  2. Hover over Plugins to view your installed plugins.
  3. Select the plugin from the options:

  Right-click menu

  1. Right-click anywhere on the board or editor.
  2. Hover over Plugins in the menu.
  3. Select a plugin to run it.
  4. Depending on the plugin, you may need to interact with some UI to perform the user action. Complete any on-screen instructions to run the plugin.
  5. The plugin will apply the user action(s) to the currently selected layer/frame/object/file.

  Tip! If you've used a plugin already, you can run it again using the Run last plugin function. Find this under the File menu > Plugins > Run Last plugin.

  Or, use the keyboard shortcut:

  • Mac: ⌘ Command ⌥ Option P
  • Windows: Alt Control P

  Bottom toolbar (FigJam only)

  1. From a FigJam file, click on the bottom toolbar.
  2. Select Plugins, then search or browse plugins.
  3. Click Run in the top right of the modal to run the plugin.

  Note: If you run an uninstalled plugin in a FigJam file, the plugin will automatically be installed.

  Plugin security

  Plugins run third-party code and can access user and file information for their plugin actions.

  User information that plugins can access includes user name, user ID, avatar, cursor position in a file, the bounds of the FigJam board or Figma design editor that is visible on-screen, and the ID of a selected object.

  File information that plugins can access includes all layers that exist in your file.

  When you're interacting with a plugin, Figma will show a toast notification at the bottom of the file while it is running. If the plugin uses an iFrame, Figma will show the plugin's name and plugin icon either at the top of the plugin's iFrame.

  Figma is not responsible for performance-related issues of any plugin. If you experience performance issues or spot a bug on a specific plugin, reach out to the plugin's support contact.

• Duplicate Community files

  Who can use this feature

  Supported on any team or plan.

  Anyone can browse the Figma Community. You need a Figma account to duplicate Community files.

  Community files are FigJam or Figma design files creators have shared with the Community. Files can contain libraries and UI, tools and processes, or other educational resources.

  Every Community file has a resource page which lets you view details of the file, as well as preview the file or prototype. Interact with these previews like you would any regular embed.

  Community files are designed to evolve! Duplicate Community files, add your own take, then publish it to the Community. Figma keeps track of remixes so you don't have to.

  Find Community files

  Browse the Community on desktop or mobile to explore Community files. Open the workspace switcher and select Community or visit figma.com/community.

  Search for specific files by keyword or category, explore popular resources, or find files from creators you follow. Select Files to filter your results to Community files. Guide to Community →

  Duplicate files

  Duplicate a Community file to add a copy of the file to your drafts folder. This duplicate is an entirely new file, so you can't access any version history, comments, or permissions from the original file.

  If the file creator publishes changes to the file, you won't see these changes. Duplicate the updated file to access any changes or updates.

  You can't duplicate Community files when browsing Community as a team or organization admin. Make sure you're browsing on your own profile before trying to duplicate a file.

  1. Click the Duplicate button.
  2. Choose which account and workspace you want to add the file to:

     In an organization? It's not possible to publish files to an individual profile from an organization workspace. If you plan on remixing the file, make sure to duplicate the file to your External teams workspace or a personal account. Who can publish Community resources →

  3. Figma will add a copy of this file to your drafts. Every file you duplicate from the Community with have a (Community) at the end of the file name.
  4. To remove the file, you will need to delete it from your drafts.

  Like, comment, or share

  Show your support for creators by liking, commenting, or sharing a file with others.

  Click the heart to show your support and add the file to the Likes tab of your Community profile. Other members of the Community can see your likes when they view your profile.

  Use comments to provide encouragement, ask for feedback on your work, and build meaningful relationships with other creators. Comments in Community →

  Copy the link to the file page, or share the plugin on Twitter or Facebook using the social buttons.

  Remix Community files

  Community files are designed to evolve! Duplicate Community files, add your own take, then publish it to the Community. Any time you share your version of a community file, Figma considers it a remix.

  Figma tracks every time someone duplicates a file from the Community. When you publish a remix, Figma will add your file to the original Community file and add the original file to your file listing. Publish Community files →

  Note: Community files have an Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This means that you are free to share and adapt these files,but you must give credit to the original creator(s). Figma tracks this for you using remixes. Copyright and licensing in the Figma Community →

  Report file

  Anyone can report files or comments considered offensive, harassment, or are in direct violation of the Figma Community Guidelines. Click Flag inappropriate to report the file.

• Figma Community copyright and licensing

  Before you start

  Who can use this feature

  Supported on any team or plan.

  Creative Commons

  Figma gives any files creators publish to the Figma Community an Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This isn't a public domain license.

  This means that Community members can share and adapt the content of any files shared in the Community. Files can be shared and adapted for any purpose, including commercial purposes.

  • Share: copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapt: remix, transform, and build upon the material.

  Under CC BY 4.0, Community members need to give credit to the original creator. View the full details of the CC BY 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

  Learn more in our Figma Community Guidelines →

  Creators and contributors

  Figma allows you to choose who is listed as a creator of a file, plugin, or widget as part of the publishing process. This is a great way to recognize other people who have contributed to the file, plugin's, or widget's development.

  • To qualify as a creator on a plugin or widget, the contributor must have an existing Figma Community profile.
  • To qualify as a creator on a file, the contributor must meet both the following criteria:
    • Have an existing Figma Community profile.
    • Have an explicit Can view or Can edit role on the original file. If someone only has access to the file via their team-level permissions, you will need to invite them to the file.

  Figma will send anyone you add a creator a notification, which gives the option to accept or decline the request. Figma shows accepted creators on the resource page and will include the file, plugin, or widget on each creator's Community profile.

  • Publish a file to Figma Community
  • Publish plugins to Figma Community
  • Publish widgets to Figma Community

  File remixes

  To help with attribution, Figma tracks every time a member of the Community duplicates a file. This allows us to trace duplicated files back to the original creator.

  Remixes are files that have been published to the Community that originally came from another Community file.

  When you remix a file Figma will:

  • Add an attribution to the file page to show the original file and creator
  • Add this file to the Remixes section of the original file page.

  

  Note: Figma only tracks immediate connections between files. This includes attributions to the parent file on a remixed file, and any direct remixes on the original file page.

  Report a violation

  Outside of published remixes, Figma isn't able to track files to ensure appropriate attribution.

  If you do notice that someone is not meeting these requirements, please get in touch and let us know! Contact us directly via email at content-reviews@figma.com.