Figma adds code layers, support for animations, more AI features in new update

Figma's update adds a new code layer, support for motion and shaders, and the ability to create custom plugins for various ...
The Next Web

Figma adds code layers to the canvas and lets users build custom AI plugins at Config 2026

Figma unveiled code layers, animation support, AI-generated shaders, custom skills for its AI assistant, and deeper Weavy integration at Config 2026.

Figma now has AI motion graphics and shader tools

Work directly with code on the Figma Design canvas. Clone repositories, generate new directions with Figma’s agent, extr ...
Martin Cid Magazine

Figma bets design and code will share a canvas. Cursor has $60 billion against it

At Config 2026, Figma introduced Code Layers, Figma Motion, and AI-generated shader effects — a set of changes that turn the ...
Fast Company

Figma’s new Slides app focuses on design, fun, and (oh, yeah!) AI

In a sense, Figma has been in the presentation software business for years—just not on purpose. The company’s namesake product is a web-based design platform optimized for prototyping user interfaces, ...
Tech Times

Figma Config 2026: Code Layers Challenge Cursor as GPU Shaders Hit Paid Plans

Figma Config 2026 closed Thursday with Code Layers for GitHub-linked canvas editing, Figma Motion in open beta with CSS and ...