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• Use plugins in files

  Before you start

  Who can use this feature

  Support on any team or plan.

  Anyone with Can edit access to a file can run a plugin in that file.

  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 can only run plugins in the Figma Editor.
  • 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 canvas 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.

  Tip! Want to see which plugins have been used on a file or object? Open the Design panel in the right sidebar and view the Plugins section. Learn more about plugin properties →

  Run a plugin

  You can run a plugin from a few places in the Editor.

  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 canvas.
  2. Hover over Plugins in the menu.
  3. Select the plugin you want to run:
  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

  Plugins in the Properties Panel

  Plugins developers can choose to attach information to the File, layer, or object for future reference. This details what user actions the plugin performed.

  When you select that layer, you'll be able to view the details of the plugins in the Plugins section of the Properties Panel. This allows you to:

  • View what plugins were used on your selection
  • See the details of any user actions. Figma will display the first three lines of any user actions.
  • Run the plugin from the Properties Panel
  • Install the plugin without leaving the File
  • Remove the plugin from the layer/object/file

  

  For example: the Mapsicle plugin allows you to insert a static map into a layer. When we select that layer, we can see the Mapsicle plugin in the Plugins section of the Properties Panel. We can then click the Open in Mapsicle prompt to edit the map.

  View plugins

  Plugin information in the right sidebar will vary depending on your selection in the canvas.

  • Individual layers: When selecting an object or layer, you can see any plugin information still attached to that selection in the Plugins section of the right sidebar.
  • Multiple layers: Selecting multiple layers or objects won't display plugins in the right sidebar, unless the plugin has been used on all layers or objects in the selection. Select a single layer to view any attached plugins.
  • File or Page: When nothing is selected, you can see any plugins used on the entire file or page, not a specific layer or object.

  Tip! To clear selection, press the Esc key.

  Not seeing plugins in the right sidebar?

  • Make sure the plugin has been updated by its developer to support descriptions.
  • If you're a member of an organization, make sure the plugin has been approved by an organization admin.
  • If thee plugin you used was later removed, Figma won't show it in the right sidebar.

  Install and run plugins

  You can also run a plugin from the Plugins section of the right sidebar. Click the plugin name to run the plugin:

  • Installed: The plugin will run. Some plugins will launch a window to use them, like editing a map in Mapsicle or a note in Notepad. Others will re-run their task and display any results in the Properties Panel, like a plugin that checks color contrast.
  • Not installed: Figma will ask you if you want to install the plugin. Once installed, you can run the plugin from the right sidebar by clicking the plugin name again.

  Remove plugins

  To remove a plugin and its information from a file, page, or selected object, click the button next to the plugin name.

• Manage your installed plugins

  Before you start

  Who can use this feature

  Anyone with a Figma account, on any team or plan can view, install, and run plugins

  View installed plugins

  The Plugins page allows you to view and manage your installed plugins, as well as any plugins you are developing yourself. To open the plugins page:

  1. Open the file browser in Figma.
  2. Click on your name in the top-left corner to view your account.
  3. Select the Plugins tab.
  4. View your Installed plugins, as well as any In Development or Published.

  

  Want to manage plugins you have developed? Learn more about managing plugins as a developer.

  Uninstall plugins

  When you uninstall a plugin, Figma will immediately remove it from your account. You can always install the plugin if you want to use it again.

  You can uninstall plugins from your plugin page. This is great if you want to remove more than one plugin.

  1. Open the plugins page to view your installed plugins.
  2. In the Installed column, click the minus icon next to the plugin you want to remove.

  You can also uninstall plugins from the plugin page, or from search results in the Figma Community. Hover over the Installed button and select Uninstall.

  

  In an Organization? Organization Admins can install and uninstall plugins for Organization members. Learn how to manage plugins in an Organization.

  Troubleshoot issues with plugins

  Figma is not able to provide support for third-party applications, including plugins. If you have questions about, or issues with a plugin, we recommend reaching out to the developer.

  Every plugin must provide a Support Contact. This can be an email address, a website, or a link to a help center. Find the Support contact in the details of the plugin page.

  Open the plugin from the Editor

  1. Open the menu in the top-left corner of Figma.
  2. Select Plugins > Manage Plugins.
  3. Figma will open the Plugin page in your account. Click on the plugin in the Installed column to view the plugin page.
  4. Copy the details in the Support contact section.
  5. Visit the website or help center for the plugin, or send an email to the developer.

  Plugin(s) not showing up in the Editor? If you are a member of an Organization, Admins can restrict which public plugins you can install and use.

  Reach out to an Organization Admin to request a plugin for approval.

  When an Organization enables the approve list, you can't use any plugins your Organization hasn't approved. You can still use any existing plugins you have installed in your personal space.

  Report a plugin

  Report plugins that are inappropriate, or look suspicious, to the Figma team.

  1. Open the plugin page.
  2. Click the Flag as inappropriate link at the bottom of the page.
  3. Use the field in the help modal to add any relevant details.
  4. Click Send a message to send your feedback to the plugin review team.
• Manage plugins in an organization

  Before you start

  Who can use this feature

  Supported on the Figma Organization plan

  Only organization admins can approve, install, and uninstall plugins for the organization.

  Plugins are third-party scripts or applications that extend the functionality of an application. Figma plugins only run in the Editor and let you to perform tasks within files.

  In a Figma Organization, you have access to extra features that control how members use and share plugins.

  • Share both private and public plugins within your organization.
  • Approve plugins that members can use within the organization space.
  • Install or uninstall plugins for everyone in the organization.

  Private and public plugins

  Organizations will often have their own systems and tools they have developed. They can include private information or data that members can't share outside the organization.

  Figma supports private plugins in an organization. This allows other members of the organization to use these plugins, without having to share them with the rest of the Figma Community.

  • Any member of an organization can make and share a private plugin.
  • Only Team admins can share publish plugins to a team's public profile.
  • Only organization admins can share publish plugins to a organization's public profile.

  Note: An organization admin can change a plugin's access, at any time. This allows you to update a public plugin so that it's only shared with the organization, or share a popular private plugin with the wider Figma Community.

  To update plugin access you can publish an update to the plugin. Update the Publish to setting to change who can access the plugin. If you're changing a plugin from private to public, it will need to go through our review process.

  Learn how to publish plugins →

  View private plugins

  To find and install plugins that are private to your organization:

  1. Open Figma in the File browser.
  2. Click on the organization name in the sidebar.
  3. Select the Plugins header at the top of the page.
  4. Browse through any plugins that are private to your organization.
  5. Click the ↓ Install button to add the plugin to your account.

  

  Approve plugins

  Enable the approve list to control which plugins members can use within the organization space.

  When enabled, organization members can only install and run public plugins that are on the approve list. This includes any plugins members installed before turning on the approve list.
  
  They can still view public plugins that aren't on this list, but not run them. Organization members can also use any plugins that have been shared privately within the organization.

  Enable approved plugins list

  1. Open Figma in the file browser.
  2. Select Admin Settings in the sidebar and click the Settings tab.
  3. In the Other section, toggle on Approved plugins.

  

  Note: Figma reviews every plugin that members publish to the Figma Community for overall quality.
  
  Due to the nature of the plugin development process, Figma isn't able to perform extensive reviews of a plugin's privacy and security.

  Figma does not review plugins that are shared privately within the organization. Learn more about our Plugin Review Guidelines.

  Add approved plugins

  Adding a plugin to the approve list allows organization members to install and run these plugins in the organization space.

  Note: There isn't currently a way for members to request an approved plugin in Figma. Members will need to contact an organization admin directly to add a plugin to the approve list.

  1. Go to the plugin listing that you want to approve.
  2. Click Copy link in the Share section to add the plugin URL to your clipboard.
  3. Select Admin settings in the sidebar.
  4. Select Resources at the top of the page, then select Approved plugins.
  5. Click to add a plugin to the approve list.
  6. Paste the plugin link in the field provided and click Add to confirm.
  7. Figma will add the plugin to the list of approved plugins.

  Remove approved plugins

  Removing plugins from the approve list will prevent members from using the plugin in an organization files. That applies to any files within the organization space.

  Members can still use public plugins in their personal space.

  1. Select Admin settings in the sidebar.
  2. Select Resources at the top of the page, then select Approved plugins.
  3. Click the icon next to the plugin and select Remove plugin.
  4. Figma will remove the plugin from the approve list.

  Spotted a suspicious or inappropriate plugin? Report the plugin to the Figma team.

  1. Open the plugin page and scroll to the bottom.
  2. Click the Flag as inappropriate link at the bottom of the page.
  3. Use the field provided to add any relevant details then click Send message.

  Install plugins for the entire organization

  If you are an organization admin, you can install plugins for the entire organization. When you install a plugin for everyone in the organization, Figma will:

  • Install the plugin for every member of the organization. It's not possible to install plugins for a specific team or group of members.
  • Make the plugin available in the editor.
  • If you have the approve list enabled, Figma will also add the plugin to the approve list.

  Install for everyone

  1. Find the plugin you'd like to install.
  2. Click the arrow next to the Install button.
  3. Select Install for everyone at organization.
  4. Figma will add the plugin to the Installed by <organization> section of the plugins page.

  

  Uninstall for everyone

  If you are an organization admin, you can also uninstall plugins for members. This will remove plugins for every member of the organization.

  Uninstall plugins from any of the following places:

  • Plugin page
  • Plugin card or item in search results
  • Organization plugins page

  1. Hover over the Installed button.
  2. Click the arrow next to Uninstall and select Installed for everyone at <organization>.
  3. Click Uninstall to confirm.