figma-create-new-file
Always use this skill when the user wants to create a new Figma Design, FigJam, or Slides file. You MUST invoke this skill BEFORE every createnewfile tool call.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/figma/mcp-server-guide --skill figma-create-new-file- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads figma-create-new-file automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Create a new file in Figma
Steps to create a new Figma Design, FigJam, or Slides file using the create_new_file MCP tool.
Step 1: Resolve the planKey and editorType
Use the planKey the user provided or selected for this task. Otherwise, call whoami and inspect the returned plans.
- No plans: inform the user that file creation cannot proceed.
- One plan: use its
keyasplanKey. - Multiple plans: show the available plans, ask the user to select one and then use that plan's
keyasplanKey.
Infer editorType from the requested file type by choosing from the tool's advertised input enum. If unclear, ask the user to specify the file type.
Step 2: Call create_new_file
Call the create_new_file tool with all three required arguments:
fileName: Required. Choose a concise name if the user does not provide one.planKey: Required. Use theplanKeyresolved in Step 1.editorType: Required. Use theeditorTypeselected in Step 1.projectId: Optional. Set it to create the file in a specific project.
{
"fileName": "Quarterly planning",
"planKey": "team::1234567890",
"editorType": "design"
}
- Use the
file_keyfrom thecreate_new_filetool response for subsequent tool calls likeuse_figma.
Step 3: (Slides only) Handle the empty grid
A new Slides file contains no slides: figma.getSlideGrid() returns []. Before reading properties such as theme tokens from a slide, call figma.createSlide() or handle the empty case. The first createSlide() call automatically creates row 0 and inserts the slide.
FAQ
What does the figma-create-new-file skill do?
Always use this skill when the user wants to create a new Figma Design, FigJam, or Slides file. You MUST invoke this skill BEFORE every createnewfile tool call.
How do I install figma-create-new-file?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/figma/mcp-server-guide --skill figma-create-new-file in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/figma-create-new-file/ (personal) or .claude/skills/figma-create-new-file/ (project).
Which AI agents can use figma-create-new-file?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is figma-create-new-file safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains figma-create-new-file?
It is published by figma in figma/mcp-server-guide, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 3,476 recorded installs.
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