Runway just rolled out native connectors for Figma, Dropbox, and Notion inside its Agent feature across all paid tiers. The update pulls your designs, files, and docs directly into Runway so you never have to break focus bouncing between tabs. It essentially turns Runway into a central hub for your existing creative assets.
Figma just introduced a design agent at Config that builds custom, reusable plugins and WebGPU shaders directly from text prompts. Designers can now spin up tailored tools on the canvas without dev setups or coding skills. It effectively turns prompt writing into functional workflow automation for teams.
Figma just released a Chrome extension that captures live websites and turns them into fully editable design layers directly inside your canvas. Instead of rebuilding layouts from scratch, you can copy full pages into your project with a click. It is currently in beta and limited to paid plans.
Figma just introduced local codebase integration for Figma Make, bridging the gap between visual design and software engineering. Designers can visually tweak UI elements or leave contextual notes while an in-canvas AI agent updates actual code, creates branches, and opens pull requests. It is rolling out in limited beta for Mac desktop users.
Figma just added native AI agents right into its collaborative canvas, letting designers create, edit, and iterate on files using plain text prompts. The design-tuned assistant even lets you run multiple agents at the same time for different tasks. Why it matters: you can now offload tedious layout tweaks and mockups without ever leaving the artboard.
Claude just brought its work tool integrations to mobile devices. Users can now explore Figma designs, create Canva slides, and check Amplitude analytics dashboards directly from their phones, turning the mobile assistant into a more practical work companion on the go.
Figma just launched its MCP server in beta, letting coding agents like Claude Code and Codex design directly on the canvas using your team's real components and design tokens. Teams can also steer agents with Markdown-based "skills" to prevent off-brand AI output. It is free during the beta, with usage-based pricing coming later.
OpenAI and Figma just rolled out a new Codex-to-Figma integration powered by the Figma MCP Server. Teams can now turn Figma canvases into working code and reverse code back into editable Figma designs across Design, Make, and FigJam. Why it matters: It turns product development into a seamless roundtrip, letting engineers design and designers build without switching contexts.
Figma just launched a workflow with Anthropic that captures live UI from Claude Code or any browser into fully editable Figma frames. Teams can now tweak, branch, and annotate AI-generated prototypes visually without touching code. Combined with Figma's MCP server, you can push changes straight back into code. Why it matters: It bridges the gap between fast AI vibe-coding and collaborative UI design.
Cursor just launched a plugin marketplace that lets its AI agents connect directly to external developer tools. These plugins package MCP servers, skills, and subagents to handle tasks across the product cycle—like generating Stripe payments, pulling Figma designs, or deploying to AWS. Users can install community plugins or build their own, with private team hubs on the way.
GitHub just launched the GitHub MCP Registry, creating a central home base to discover and install MCP servers without digging through random repos. It ranks servers by GitHub stars and activity, plugs directly into VS Code with one-click installs, and works across Copilot and other agentic tools. Why it matters: Connecting AI agents to dev tools was messy and fragmented, and GitHub just made finding trusted integrations frictionless.
Figma just released Figma Make to all users, letting anyone build interactive prototypes and apps from text prompts without coding experience. A major plus is that it can reference existing Figma designs or images alongside prompts. The catch: free and lower-tier users can only experiment in personal drafts, while publishing still requires a Full Seat subscription.
Figma just launched the beta of its Dev Mode MCP server, linking design context directly into AI coding agents like Cursor, Windsurf, and Claude Code. Instead of relying on flat screenshots, LLMs can now pull exact components, tokens, and code syntax straight from Figma files. Why it matters: It brings design systems directly into the agentic coding loop.
Figma just rolled out a major suite of AI-powered features, headlined by Figma Sites for building and publishing responsive websites, and Figma Make for prototyping web apps directly from prompts. The update pushes Figma beyond mockups into full production, competing with WordPress, Canva, and Replit. It also added marketing asset tool Buzz and a new $8/month content seat.
Figma just sent a cease-and-desist letter to AI vibe coding startup Lovable, demanding it drop the term "Dev Mode" for its new code editor. While Figma holds the trademark, Lovable's CEO says he won't back down—fueling a rivalry between legacy design giants and rising generative AI tools.
Figma just relaunched its generative AI app builder as First Draft after pulling it in June for cloning Apple's weather app. The tool now lets designers pick from four component libraries—ranging from low-fi wireframes to high-fidelity patterns—powered by off-the-shelf models like GPT-4 and Amazon Titan. It is currently rolling out in limited beta.
Figma just shared why its Make Designs generative AI tool ended up recreating Apple’s iOS weather app. The company says the issue wasn't model training, but rather rushed third-party components and example screens added to the prompt context right before its Config conference without proper vetting. The feature remains disabled while Figma overhauls its QA process.
Figma just disabled its new Make Design AI feature after users caught it repeatedly spitting out UI that looked virtually identical to Apple's Weather app. CEO Dylan Field denied training on existing apps, blaming the issue on a rushed design system with low variability. The tool will stay offline until Figma completes a full QA pass.
Figma just introduced a massive interface redesign alongside a suite of generative AI tools that build app prototypes and UI mocks from simple text prompts. The update also adds a native presentation tool called Figma Slides. The AI features are currently in limited beta and free through year-end, though default user data training terms have sparked privacy concerns.
Figma just rolled out FigJam AI, a new generative suite designed to kill the tedious busywork of whiteboard prep. The tool can spin up ready-to-use templates for brainstorming and flowcharts from simple prompts, as well as auto-group and summarize virtual sticky notes with one click. It is currently in open beta and free for all users.
