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• Make plugins for the Figma Community

  Before you start

  Who can use this feature

  Users on any plan can develop plugins for the Figma Community.

  You can only register and publish plugins from the Figma Desktop App to develop plugins. The Desktop App is only available for macOS and Windows.

  Plugins are third-party scripts or applications that extend the functionality of another app.

  You can use plugins in the Editor to customize your experience, or create more efficient workflows.

  Plugins interact with Figma via a dedicated Plugin API.

  We built the Plugin API around a set of fixed controlled endpoints. This ensures your plugins won't break when Figma releases new features and updates.

  • The Figma Plugins API gives both you read and write access to Files.
  • Plugins can also use external Web APIs such as the Google Maps API. This allows you to create plugins that can view, modify and create objects or layers.
  • Plugins can perform one or more "User Actions". User Actions are usually short-lived and are always manually invoked by the user. They can run immediately, or may require input from the user before applying any changes.
  • Only one plugin can be active at a time. Plugins that run in the background - or respond to changes in a File - aren't currently supported.

  Make plugins for Figma

  This article outlines the plugin development process in Figma. We designed this as a supplementary resource to our developer documentation.

  1. Register a Plugin with Figma
  2. Build and test your Plugin (Visit the Figma Plugin Developer site)
  3. Publish a Plugin to the Figma Community
  4. Manage plugins as a developer

  Check out our Figma Plugin Developer site for a complete guide on making plugins for Figma

  You must have the Figma Desktop app installed to make plugins. We recommend building plugins using TypeScript in Visual Studio Code. If you're not familiar with TypeScript, you can still build a plugin with Javascript.

  Figma Plugin Examples

  Here's some examples of existing Figma plugins:

  • Content Buddy: allows you to find text within your designs and replace it with the actual copy.
  • Themer: allows you to swap between published styles from your libraries, in bulk.
  • Content Reel: helps you to bring data into your designs. Including text strings, avatars and icons.
  • Map Maker: allows you to insert customized maps into any shape layer.
  • Figmotion: allows you to animate objects within a Frame, without having to leave Figma.
  • Stark: checks the contrast of a selected layer against WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

  

• Register a plugin for development

  Before you start

  Who can use this feature

  Users on Any Figma plan can develop plugins for the Figma community

  Users must use the Desktop App to develop plugins. Download it here.

  The Desktop App is only available for Mac and Windows.

  This article covers a single specific step in the plugin development process. Check out an overview of the entire process in our Make Plugins for Figma article.

  Find all the information you need to get started writing plugins on the Figma plugin developers page.

  Register a Plugin

  When you register a plugin, Figma will create a new plugin manifest on your computer. This includes the folders, templates, and information you'll need to build your plugin.

  You will need to register a plugin before you can start developing it. You must use the Figma Desktop app to develop a plugin.

  1. Open the Figma Desktop app
  2. In the file browser, click on your name to view your account.
  3. Click on the Plugins tab to view your plugins.
  4. In the In Development column, click the Create your own plugin link.
  5. Enter a name for your plugin. You can change your plugin name when you publish it.

     Want to upload an existing Figma plugin? Select the Link existing plugin option to link your manifest to the new plugin.

     
  6. Click Continue to go to the next step.
  7. Choose a plugin template:
     • Empty: A blank slate where you can build your plugin from the ground up.
     • Run once: This is a template for a plugin that runs on the canvas, without any further interaction from the user. Use this template if you don't need to build any UI.
     • With UI's and Browser API's: Use this template if you want to create a plugin with an interactive UI. Or, if you want to use browser APIs as part of your plugin.
       
       
  8. Click Save as to create a new manifest.
  9. Figma will prompt you to choose a name and a location on your computer to save the manifest to. Enter a name and location, then click Save to confirm the download.
  10. Figma will also provide download links for any related tools.
      • Javascript: Download Node.js
      • TypeScript: Copy the install code to run in the terminal

      

  11. Click Okay to close the modal and return to the Plugins Page. Your new plugin is now listed in the Development column..

  Want to open your manifest from Figma? Click on the plugin and select Reveal in Finder.

• Publish plugins to the Figma Community

  Before you start

  Who can use this feature

  Supported on any team or plan.

  You must use the Figma desktop app on macOS or Windows to develop plugins. Download the Figma Desktop app →

  This article covers just one step in the plugin development process. Find everything you'll need to make plugins for Figma on the Figma Developers site →

  When you're ready to share your plugin you can submit your plugin to the Figma Community. This allows other Figma users to install and run your plugin(s).

  You'll need to do the following before you can publish a plugin:

  • Download the Figma Desktop app →
  • Register a plugin for development →
  • Enable two-factor authentication →

  Note: You need to have two-factor authentication enabled to publish plugins, including publishing updates to existing plugins. You won't need to use two-factor authentication if you sign in to Figma via SAML SSO or Google SSO.

  Before you publish

  Creators and contributors

  For security reasons, it's only possible for one developer to be involved in publishing a plugin to Figma. This includes any subsequent updates to the plugin.

  The publisher can choose to list any other creators as part of the publishing process. This is a great way to recognize any contributions to the plugin's development. To qualify as a creator, the contributor will need to have a Figma Community profile.

  Figma will send a notification to anyone added as a creator, which the creator must accept or decline the request. Accepted contributors will appear on the plugin's page and the plugin will appear on each creator's Community profile.

  Prepare plugin information

  Every plugin will have its own page in the Figma Community. This allows other members of the to find and install your plugin.

  You'll need to provide some information for your plugin page. We recommend getting this set up before you start the publishing process.

  • Choose a name for your plugin. This can be something descriptive or a little creative. Users can search for your plugin using this name, but you also have tags to add relevant keywords.
  • Create an icon to represent your plugin in the Community. Figma will use this icon to identify your plugin in the Community and in the Editor. The recommended dimensions are 128 x 128.
  • Create some cover art for the top of your plugin page. The recommended dimensions are 1920 x 960 (safe area: 1600 x 960).
  • Write a description of your plugin. Use this field to explain what the plugin does, how to use it, and a sales pitch. If your plugin requires a subscription, we recommended mentioning this first. You can format your description using some basic text formatting.
  • Add up to 12 keywords or tags to classify your File. We support alphanumeric characters (a-z and 1-9), but no special characters or punctuation. Max 25 characters per tag.
  • As a plugin creator, it's your responsibility to provide support for your plugins. You'll need to provide an email address, website, or help center for your support contact.

  Monetization: You cannot display advertisements to users within design files, or as part of a plugin's UI. However, there are no restrictions around creating websites or profiles for your plugin.

  There isn't currently a way to monetize plugins in Figma Community itself. If you require a paid subscription, you can direct users to a third party site from your plugin description. Read the Figma Community Guidelines →

  

  Submit your plugin

  When you're ready to share your plugin with the Figma Community, you can submit it for review. You can only submit plugins from the Figma desktop app.

  Warning! Any attempts to exploit the Figma Plugins API will result in immediate removal. This will also ban you from publishing plugins in the future.

  This includes but is not limited to: Providing false information, plagiarism, deceitful manipulation of user files, and theft of data.

  1. Open the file browser in the Figma desktop app.
  2. Click on your name in the top-left to open your account and select the Plugins tab to view the plugins you have In development.
  3. Click on the plugin you'd like to publish and select Publish from the options.
  4. Upload an Icon and Cover art.
  5. Update the plugin's Name if needed.
  6. Add a Description of the plugin to set your plugin apart. Figma supports the following formatting:
     • Bold
     • Italic
     • Strikethrough
     • Header 1
     • Header 2
     • Bulleted list
     • Numbered list
     • Add hyperlink
     • Inline code
     • Code block
  7. Add any tags and a support contact.
  8. Use the Creators field to add any other contributors to the plugin. They will need to have an existing Figma Community profile. Type a person's name or handle in the field to search for their profile, and click to select.
     
     

     Note: If you're an admin of a team or organization, you will have two fields available for Creators. The first field allows you to select the team or organization profile you want to publish to, the second to search for existing creators. Learn who can publish files and plugins →

  9. Choose where to publish the plugin using the Publish to setting [Figma Organizations only]
     • Select Organization to share the plugin privately within your organization.
     • Select Community to publish the plugin and share it with to the Figma Community.
  10. Click Review to submit your plugin for review.

  Plugin review process

  Before Figma lists a plugin in the Figma Community, it needs to go through our review process. Figma doesn't review any plugins you choose to share privately within an organization. Learn more about Figma's Plugin Review Guidelines →

  When you first submit a plugin for review, Figma will move the plugin to the Published section with an In review badge.

  Figma will contact you via your Figma account email to notify you of our decision, our goal is to reach a decision within 5-10 business days.

  Once approved, Figma will add a Published badge next to your plugin. If Figma rejects your plugin, you can address any feedback and submit again.

  Noticed a mistake? You can still push updates to your plugin during the review process. Learn how to manage plugins as a developer →

  Share your plugin

  Figma gives your published plugin its own listing in the Figma Community, this allows other Figma users to find and install your plugins.

  Every plugin has a unique URL which you can copy and share with others. Find the plugin URL in the Share section of your plugin listing. It should look something like this: https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/uniqueidentifier/name

  If you have more than one plugin, you may want to share your creator profile instead. Learn more about Community profiles →

• Plugin Review Guidelines

  Caution: This is an evolving document, so its contents may change over time. If you have any questions or concerns around our review guidelines, please reach out to reviews@figma.com.

  Figma is incredibly excited to be introducing plugins to our community!

  Developers like you help our community discover new ways to design and explore Figma. We can't wait to see what you've created.

  Before a plugin can be listed in the Figma plugin directory, it needs to go through our review process.

  To make the submission process as smooth and seamless as possible, we have created a set of guidelines. These outline what is required to make it through the approval process.

  Before You Submit

  When you are ready to submit, please make sure you have done the following:

  • Tested your app extensively for crashes and bugs.
  • Ensured your plugin description and image(s) are complete and accurate. Profanity in the name or description of your plugin is not accepted.
  • Established a way for users to contact you for support. It's your responsibility to provide support for your plugin's users. You can provide them with an email address, or a link to a website or help center.

  What to Expect

  Our goal is to reach a decision ASAP, ideally within 5-10 business days. We will contact you via your Figma account email to notify you of our decision.

  If your plugin has been rejected, we'll send you an email to clarify and provide a brief explanation. You may submit your plugin again for review, after addressing any feedback.

  Warning: Any attempts to exploit the Plugins API (provide false information, plagiarism, deceitful manipulation of user files, or theft of data) will result in immediate removal. You will also be banned from publishing future plugins to the community.

   

  Review Guidelines

  1. Safety
  2. Business
  3. Usability
  4. Legal

  1. Safety

  We want our users to feel confident that installing Figma plugins is safe and non-offensive.

  We will not allow any plugins that are aimed to be malicious or damaging to our users or their work.

  Authors may not share their Figma account or password information with other users or otherwise license, sell, transfer, or assign plugins.

  1. Objectionable Content
     1. Content that is offensive, insensitive, upsetting, or intended to disgust is not permitted.
  2. Official API Usage
     1. Plugins can only leverage official plugin APIs and cannot require users to install separate packages that manipulate Figma on the Web or the Desktop App.
  3. Developer Contact Information
     1. Authors must be individuals on a Figma plan (Starter, Pro, Organization) or companies on the Figma Organization plan. Attempts to artificially represent a plugin author as a company may result in your plugin being rejected
     2. Please ensure that your contact information is reliable for users in the event they have any questions, support issues, or feedback.

  2. Business

  Our hope is that Figma plugins are made available and accessible to the entire Figma community, regardless of their ability to pay for services.

  While we do not offer functionality that supports payments through Figma, we do allow for developers to use a third party to facilitate monetizing your plugin.

  1. Monetization Policy
     1. We allow plugins to direct users to a third party to allow for monetization. We reserve the right to reject plugins that attempt to monetize in poor taste.
  2. Advertising Policy
     1. Plugins may not display ads to Figma users. Please do not insert advertisements into design files or present ads in the plugin UI.

  3. Usability

  We want all of the plugins available to our community to be useful and valuable. If your plugin is trivial or intended to be creepy or uncomfortable, we may not approve it.

  1. Plugin Completeness
     1. Please make sure your plugin is completed, functions as intended, and does not include temporary content. We will reject plugins that crash or have obvious bugs.
     2. Please do not use developer error messages to communicate with end users.
  2. Complete and Accurate Metadata
     1. It should be clear to users that the plugin they are installing does what they expected it to do. Please include an accurate description, screenshot, or previews so that the users will not be surprised by any hidden functionality.
  3. Design
     1. We highly recommend matching your plugin to Figma's UI so we can create a seamless experience for our users.
     2. If there are any concerns with usability, or any other negative externalities, we may reject the plugin.
  4. Performance
     1. If your plugin negatively impacts the overall performance or experience within Figma, we may reject it. An example of this would be a long-running background process.
     2. Your plugin should deliver the appropriate notifications if the user is offline and your plugin cannot perform offline.
     3. Plugins that stop working or offer a low quality experience may be removed at any time.

  4. Legal

  Plugins are expected to comply with the law. It is ultimately your responsibility to make sure that your plugin is not doing anything illegal. You should consult with a lawyer if you are unsure about something.

  Please do not rely on these guidelines to make sure you are in compliance with the law.

  1. Intellectual Property
     1. Ensure that your plugins only use content that you created or have a license to use. Your plugin may be removed if you use content without permission.
  2. Gaming, Gambling, Lotteries
     1. No gambling or sweepstake-related usage is permitted.

  Note: If you have any questions or concerns around our review guidelines, please reach out to reviews@figma.com.