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• Find and install plugins

  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.

  People on the Organization plan may only be able to install approved plugins. Learn how to manage plugins in an organization →

  Plugins are third-party scripts or applications that extend the functionality of Figma or FigJam. Use plugins to customize your experience or create more efficient workflows in Figma design or FigJam files.

  Each plugin has a listing with information about the plugin, including instructions for use and a detailed version history.

  Interested in making plugins for Figma and FigJam? Figma's plugin API supports both read and write functions, allowing you to view and edit existing layers as well as create new ones.

  • Learn how to make plugins for the Figma Community
  • Explore the Figma plugin API developer docs
  • Connect with other plugin developers in the Figma Plugin Slack Community

  Find plugins

  Search and browse plugins built by creators from the community. There are a couple of ways to search and browse plugins.

  In the file

  Access plugins from the Figma Community directly from your Figma design and FigJam files. 

  Figma design

  1. Right-click the canvas.
  2. Select Browse plugins in Community. This will open Figma Community in a separate tab where you can search and browse plugins in the Figma Community ↓

  FigJam

  Use the Plugins modal from FigJam files to find plugins made for FigJam. 

  1. Open the Plugins modal. There are several ways to do this:
     • Click on the bottom toolbar > Plugins
     • Right-click the board > Plugins > Browse plugins
     • File menu > Plugins > Browse plugins
     • Using quick actions > Browse plugins
  2. From the Plugins modal:
     • Use the Installed tab to find plugins you've installed that work in FigJam
     • Use the Explore tab to explore Community plugins.
     • Use the Search bar to find specific plugins by name or creator.
  3. Click on the plugin to view a description of the plugin.

  Figma Community

  Find plugins in the Figma Community through browsing or using the search bar. Guide to Figma Community →

  Plugins in the Figma Community will note if the plugin was made for Figma design, FigJam, or both:

  • Made for Figma design
  • Made for FigJam
  • Works everywhere

  Part of an organization? Find plugins that are private to your organization in the organization workspace. View and install private plugins →

  Organization admins can only also install plugins for the entire organization. Install plugins for the organization →

  Browse

  Browse the Community in your browser, Figma desktop app, or mobile web:

  1. Open the workspace switcher and select Community, or visit figma.com/community/plugins.

  2. Select the Plugin pill at the top.

  3. Click Figma design or FigJam categories to narrow down your options.

  Search

  1. Open the workspace switcher and select Community, or visit figma.com/community/plugins.

  2. Use the Community's Search bar for specific plugins by keyword or category, explore popular plugins, or find plugins from creators you follow.

  3. Select Plugins to filter your results to Community files.

  From the Figma community, click on the plugin name to open the plugin page and learn more about it. From the plugin page you can:

  • Install the plugin on your account
  • Click ♡ to like the plugin.
  • Check if the plugin was made for Figma design, made for FigJam, or if it works everywhere.
  • Select tag to explore other Community files and plugins that use the same tag.
  • View updates, bug fixes and improvements in the plugin's Version history.
  • Reach out to the plugin developer or get help using the Support contact (Figma is not able to provide support for specific plugins).

  

  Install a Plugin

  When you install a plugin, you will be able to run the plugin in files in your drafts, as well as within team files.

  Figma links any plugins you install to your Figma account. If you've added profile connections, installing a plugin will install the plugin on your connected accounts.

  Plugin listing

  1. Open the plugin's listing.
  2. Click the Install button in the top-right corner.
  3. Figma will add the plugin to your account and the plugin will show as Installed. Manage installed plugins →

  Search results

  Install a plugin from your search results, from within the Figma Community or via universal search.

  1. 1. Find the plugin you want to install.
     2. Click ↓ Install on the plugin.
     3. Figma will add the plugin to your account.

  In the file (FigJam only)

  1. Open the Plugins modal and find the plugin you want to install.
  2. Click ↓ next to the plugin to install it

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

• 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:
     • macOS: ⌘ 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:

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

  Bottom toolbar (FigJam only)

  1. From a FigJam file, click on the bottom toolbar.
  2. Select Plugins.
  3. From your Plugins modal, find your plugin.
  4. Once you've found your plugin in the:
     • Installed tab or search results: Click the plugin to run it.
     • Explore tab: Click the plugin to open its details. 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.