Figma Create New File
Start a blank Figma Design or FigJam file as step one in a scripted design-system or workshop flow advertised in Open Design.
Overview
figma-create-new-file is an agent skill most often used in Validate (also Build frontend) that creates a new blank Figma Design or FigJam file as the first step in design-system or workshop workflows.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/nexu-io/open-design --skill figma-create-new-fileWhat is this skill?
- Creates a new blank Figma Design or FigJam file via curated Figma MCP upstream workflow
- Open Design catalogue entry with triggers: figma new file, figjam new, create figma file
- Mode od: design-system; category figma; upstream sourced from github.com/figma/skills
- Intended as first step in scripted design-system or workshop pipelines
- Documents installing the upstream Figma skills bundle into the agent skills directory for full assets
Adoption & trust: 781 installs on skills.sh; 61.4k GitHub stars; 3/3 security scanners passed (skills.sh audits).
What problem does it solve?
You want the agent to start Figma work but lack a named, triggerable first step before heavier design-system skills run.
Who is it for?
Solo builders kicking off prototypes, FigJam workshops, or design-system automation with Figma MCP discovery in Open Design.
Skip if: Builders who already have a locked file and only need component edits, code connect, or dev-mode handoff without creating another canvas.
When should I use this skill?
User says figma new file, figjam new, create figma file, or you need the first step in a Figma design-system or workshop script.
What do I get? / Deliverables
You get a new blank Figma or FigJam file and a clear pointer to install Figma’s upstream skill bundle for the full MCP workflow.
- New blank Figma Design or FigJam file
- Pointer to upstream Figma skills repo for continued automation
Recommended Skills
Journey fit
Spans multiple journey phases - primary shelf plus alternate fits below.
Prototype is the first journey moment you need an empty canvas before screens, workshops, or system libraries exist. Creating a new file is validation and exploration work—not shipped frontend code—though the same step kicks off later build-aligned design-system passes.
Where it fits
Open a blank Figma Design file before the agent lays out first-click flows for a landing prototype.
Start FigJam for a workshop map while scoping features with stakeholders async.
Create a new file dedicated to design tokens and components before syncing specs to code.
How it compares
Catalogue entry and workflow entrypoint for Figma MCP, not a standalone UI code generator.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is figma-create-new-file for?
Design-minded solo builders using agents with Figma MCP who need a standard ‘new file’ step in Open Design’s figma category.
When should I use figma-create-new-file?
At Validate / prototype when starting mocks or workshops; at Build / frontend when opening a fresh file for a design-system pass—after installing upstream Figma skills if scripts are required.
Is figma-create-new-file safe to install?
It is a lightweight catalogue skill; full upstream workflows may use browser or Figma APIs—review the Security Audits panel on this Prism page before granting file or network access.
SKILL.md
READMESKILL.md - Figma Create New File
# figma-create-new-file > Curated from Figma's MCP server guide. ## What it does Create a new blank Figma Design or FigJam file. Useful as the first step in scripted design-system or workshop workflows. ## Source - Upstream: https://github.com/figma/skills - Category: `figma` ## How to use This catalogue entry advertises the skill in Open Design so the agent discovers it during planning. To run the full upstream workflow with its original assets, scripts, and references, install the upstream bundle into your active agent's skills directory: ```bash # Inspect the upstream README for exact paths open https://github.com/figma/skills ``` Then ask the agent to invoke this skill by name (`figma-create-new-file`) or with one of the trigger phrases listed in this skill's frontmatter.