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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
CMSWire

Figma Launches Code Layers & Motion at Config 2026

Figma announced a suite of new features at Config 2026 on June 24, expanding its platform with code layers, built-in motion design, shader fills and effects, generative plugins, Weave tools and an ...

The next challenge is trust, not speed of code generation

AI coding platforms are becoming crucial infrastructure, but governance, verification and trust are now major challenges.