How to get started with Figma on Zapier

Figma and Zapier connect to automate design workflows. You can trigger actions when files are updated or comments are added and create comments or images.

Prerequisites

To use the Figma app on Zapier, you must have:

An active Figma account (free Starter plan or any paid plan).
- To use the File Updated or New Comment trigger, you must have a Figma paid plan.
- To use the New Dev Resource trigger or Create Dev Resource action, you must have a Dev seat.
Access to files you want to integrate with.

Connect Figma to Zapier

To create an app connection to Figma on Zapier:

Go to the Apps page.
Click + Add connection.
A new dialog box will appear. Search for and select Figma.
Click Add connection.
A new browser tab or window will open.
Log into Figma to authenticate.
Grant Zapier permission to access your account if prompted to.

Your Figma account is now successfully connected to Zapier.

About Figma's app

Triggers, searches, and actions

Triggers

File Updated (Paid Accounts Only) - Triggers when a file is updated (within 30 minutes of editing inactivity in a file). (Instant)
New Comment (Paid Accounts Only) - Triggers when a new comment is created in a Figma file. (Instant)
New File Version - Triggers when a new file version is created. (Polling)
New Comment - Triggers when a new comment is created in a Figma file. (Polling)
New Dev Resource (Requires Dev Seat) - Triggers when a new dev resource is added to the Figma file. (Polling)

Searches

Search File - Searches for a file by key.
Search File Meta - Searches for a file by key and returns metadata.

Actions

Create Dev Resource (Requires Dev Seat) - Creates a new dev resource in a Figma file.
Delete Comment - Deletes a comment in a Figma file.
React to Comment - Reacts to a comment in a Figma file.
Create Comment - Creates a new comment in a Figma file.
Create Image - Creates a new image from a Figma file.
Delete Comment Reaction - Deletes your own comment reaction in a Figma file.
API Request (Beta) - This is an advanced action which makes a raw HTTP request that includes this integration's authentication.

Limitations

File access is limited to files you've created or that have been shared with you through direct sharing, projects, or teams.

Templates

View all of Figma's templates.