AI tools can create designs and write code in seconds, but getting them to follow a company’s exact design rules is another challenge. Figma is trying to address that problem with a new set of features that give AI agents more context about how a product should look and work.
The design platform announced the updates at its first Config event in India on Thursday (October 14, 2026). The biggest addition is Figma Specs, a Markdown-based editor that lets teams document their design language and give both human designers and AI agents a shared reference to work from. The idea is to reduce guesswork when AI generates designs or makes changes to existing projects.
Figma Specs Gives AI Agents a Design Rulebook
Figma Specs allows teams to describe their design systems in plain text, including the rules and guidelines that define a brand’s visual identity. The document can sit inside a Figma canvas or exist as a separate file.
Teams can also connect Specs to existing designs, FigJam diagrams and code layers. Design libraries, code libraries and other guidelines can be brought together so agents have more information before they start creating or editing a project. By giving agents a clearer reference, Figma hopes to make their output more predictable and easier for teams to review.
Code Layers Opens to More Users
Figma is also moving Code Layers into public beta after introducing the feature in a private beta in June. It allows users to add code directly to designs on the canvas, making it possible to build more interactive prototypes.
Users can ask an agent to turn a design into code or modify existing code while refining a prototype. This brings design and development closer together, potentially reducing the back-and-forth involved in testing an idea before building the final product.
The feature is now open for wider testing, although its availability and capabilities may continue to evolve during the beta period.
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Figma Expands AI Connections and Adds Payload
The company also announced support for more than 20 additional tools through its Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations. These include OpenCode, Dia, Grok Bot and Indian AI startup Sarvam.
Figma is also integrating Payload, the open-source headless content management system it acquired last year, into Figma Make. The integration is intended to help users build dynamic websites and manage their content within the same workflow.