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Figma Create New File

Create a new blank Figma file. Use when the user wants to create a new Figma design or FigJam file, or when you need a new file before calling use_figma. Handles plan resolution via whoami if needed. Usage — /figma-create-new-file [editorType] [fileName] (e.g. /figma-create-new-file figjam My Whiteboard)

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About

# create_new_file — Create a New Figma File

Use the `create_new_file` MCP tool to create a new blank Figma file in the user's drafts folder. This is typically used before `use_figma` when you need a fresh file to work with.

## Skill Arguments

This skill accepts optional arguments: `/figma-create-new-file [editorType] [fileName]`

- **editorType**: `design` (default) or `figjam` - **fileName**: Name for the new file (defaults to "Untitled")

Examples: - `/figma-create-new-file` — creates a design file named "Untitled" - `/figma-create-new-file figjam My Whiteboard` — creates a FigJam file named "My Whiteboard" - `/figma-create-new-file design My New Design` — creates a design file named "My New Design"

Parse the arguments from the skill invocation. If editorType is not provided, default to `"design"`. If fileName is not provided, default to `"Untitled"`.

## Workflow

### Step 1: Resolve the planKey

The `create_new_file` tool requires a `planKey` parameter. Follow this decision tree:

1. **User already provided a planKey** (e.g. from a previous `whoami` call or in their prompt) → use it directly, skip to Step 2.

2. **No planKey available** → call the `whoami` tool. The response contains a `plans` array. Each plan has a `key`, `name`, `seat`, and `tier`.

- **Single plan**: use its `key` field automatically. - **Multiple plans**: ask the user which team or organization they want to create the file in, then use the corresponding plan's `key`.

### Step 2: Call create_new_file

Call the `create_new_file` tool with:

| Parameter | Required | Description | |-------------|----------|-------------| | `planKey` | Yes | The plan key from Step 1 | | `fileName` | Yes | Name for the new file | | `editorType`| Yes | `"design"` or `"figjam"` |

Example: ```json { "planKey": "team:123456", "fileName": "My New Design", "editorType": "design" } ```

### Step 3: Use the result

The tool returns: - `file_key` — the key of the newly created file - `file_url` — a direct URL to open the file in Figma

Use the `file_key` for subsequent tool calls like `use_figma`.

## Important Notes

- The file is created in the user's **drafts folder** for the selected plan. - Only `"design"` and `"figjam"` editor types are supported. - If `use_figma` is your next step, load the `figma-use` skill before calling it.

Install

Run this command

git clone https://github.com/openai/skills && cp -r skills/skills/.curated/figma-create-new-file ~/.claude/skills/

Works with

claude appclaude codeclaude apicursorcodexwindsurfclinezed

Manual steps

Clone the repository and copy the `skills/.curated/figma-create-new-file` folder into your Claude skills directory. Compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and any Agent Skills-compatible agent.

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License: Figma Developer TermsBy Figma

Frequently asked questions

What is the Figma Create New File skill?

Create a new blank Figma file. Use when the user wants to create a new Figma design or FigJam file, or when you need a new file before calling use_figma. Handles plan resolution via whoami if needed. Usage — /figma-create-new-file [editorType] [fileName] (e.g. /figma-create-new-file figjam My Whiteboard)

How do I install Figma Create New File?

Run this in your terminal:

git clone https://github.com/openai/skills && cp -r skills/skills/.curated/figma-create-new-file ~/.claude/skills/
Which AI tools does Figma Create New File work with?

It works with claude_app, claude_code, claude_api, cursor, codex, windsurf, cline, zed.

Who made Figma Create New File?

Figma, released under the Figma Developer Terms license.

Is Figma Create New File free?

Yes, it is free to use under the Figma Developer Terms license.

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