Figma Use
- 1.8k installs
- 82k repo stars
- Updated July 28, 2026
- nexu-io/open-design
A foundational skill that exposes the Figma Plugin API for programmatic canvas manipulation, design inspection, and variable management.
About
This skill enables developers to execute Figma Plugin API scripts for programmatic design operations including canvas writes, design inspections, variable management, and design-system automation. It serves as the foundational prerequisite for all other Figma-related skills in the catalogue. Developers use it during the build phase when they need to automate repetitive design tasks, inspect design properties, manage design tokens and variables, or integrate Figma workflows into their agent-based pipelines. The skill is triggered via agent invocation with phrases like 'figma use', 'figma plugin api', or 'figma canvas'.
- Execute Figma Plugin API scripts for automated canvas operations
- Inspect design elements and extract design properties programmatically
- Manage Figma variables and design tokens via script
- Prerequisite skill required before using other Figma-specific capabilities
- Integrate with agent workflows using trigger phrases or explicit skill invocation
Figma Use by the numbers
- 1,757 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +124 installs in the week ending Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #169 of 1,896 Design & UI/UX skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: MEDIUM risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
figma-use capabilities & compatibility
- Capabilities
- run figma plugin api scripts · perform canvas writes and modifications · inspect design elements and properties · manage figma variables and design tokens · automate design system operations
- Works with
- figma
- Use cases
- api development · ui design · code review
- Runs
- Remote server
- Pricing
- Free
What figma-use says it does
Run Figma Plugin API scripts for canvas writes, inspections, variables, and design-system work.
Prerequisite for every other Figma skill in this catalogue.
Curated from Figma's MCP server guide.
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| Installs | 1.8k |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 82k |
| Security audit | 2 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | July 28, 2026 |
| Repository | nexu-io/open-design ↗ |
What it does
Run Figma Plugin API scripts to automate canvas writes, inspect designs, manage variables, and execute design-system workflows.
Who is it for?
Developers automating design workflows, enforcing design-system compliance, extracting design tokens, and integrating Figma into CI/CD or agent-based pipelines.
Skip if: Manual design work, interactive Figma editing, projects that do not require programmatic design automation.
When should I use this skill?
You need to automate Figma operations, inspect design properties at scale, manage design variables programmatically, or integrate Figma into build workflows.
What you get
Developers can execute Figma Plugin API scripts to automate canvas operations, extract design metadata, manage variables, and enforce design-system consistency programmatically.
- Executed Plugin API scripts
- Design inspection results
- Programmatically managed variables
By the numbers
- Prerequisite for all other Figma skills in the catalogue
Files
figma-use
Curated from Figma's MCP server guide.
What it does
Run Figma Plugin API scripts for canvas writes, inspections, variables, and design-system work. Prerequisite for every other Figma skill in this catalogue.
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:
# Inspect the upstream README for exact paths
open https://github.com/figma/skillsThen ask the agent to invoke this skill by name (figma-use) or with one of the trigger phrases listed in this skill's frontmatter.
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Pick figma-use for live Plugin API canvas automation; use Figma REST export tools when you only need static file metadata without script execution.
FAQ
Is figma-use required to use other Figma skills?
Yes, this skill is listed as a prerequisite for every other Figma skill in the catalogue.
What can I automate with the Figma Plugin API?
Canvas writes, design inspections, variable management, and design-system operations.
How do I invoke this skill in an agent?
Use trigger phrases like 'figma use', 'figma plugin api', 'figma canvas', or 'figma scripts', or explicitly invoke the skill by name.
Is Figma Use safe to install?
skills.sh reports 2 of 3 security scanners passed. Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.