figma-create-new-file
nexu-io/open-design
Create a new blank Figma Design or FigJam file for design workflows.
What is figma-create-new-file?
This skill creates a new blank Figma Design or FigJam file, serving as the starting point for scripted design-system or workshop workflows. Use it when you need to programmatically initialize a new design file.
- Create a new blank Figma Design file
- Create a new blank FigJam file
- Serve as the first step in automated design-system workflows
- Enable scripted workshop initialization
How to install figma-create-new-file
npx skills add https://github.com/nexu-io/open-design --skill figma-create-new-fileHow to use figma-create-new-file
- 1.Install the skill using the provided npm command
- 2.Invoke the skill by name (figma-create-new-file) or use trigger phrases like 'figma new file', 'figjam new', or 'create figma file'
- 3.The agent will create a new blank file in your Figma workspace
Use cases
- Starting a new design-system project via script
- Initializing a FigJam board for collaborative workshops
- Automating file creation in design workflows
- Setting up templates for repeated design tasks
- Design system managers
- UX/UI designers using automation
- Workshop facilitators
- Design teams using scripted workflows
figma-create-new-file FAQ
It creates new blank Figma Design files and FigJam files.
Use it as the first step in scripted design-system workflows or when you need to programmatically initialize new design files.
Yes, you need an active Figma account and proper authentication configured to create files.
Full instructions (SKILL.md)
Source of truth, from nexu-io/open-design.
name: figma-create-new-file description: | Create a new blank Figma Design or FigJam file. Useful as the first step in scripted design-system or workshop workflows. triggers:
- "figma new file"
- "figjam new"
- "create figma file" od: mode: design-system category: figma upstream: "https://github.com/figma/skills"
figma-create-new-file
Curated from Figma's MCP server guide.
What it does
Create a new blank Figma Design or FigJam file. Useful as the first step in scripted design-system or workshop workflows.
Source
- Upstream: https://github.com/figma/skills
- Category:
figma
How to use
This catalogue entry advertises the skill in OpenDesign so the agent discovers it during planning. To run the full upstream workflow with its original assets, scripts, and references, install the upstream bundle into your active agent's skills directory:
# Inspect the upstream README for exact paths
open https://github.com/figma/skills
Then ask the agent to invoke this skill by name (figma-create-new-file) or with
one of the trigger phrases listed in this skill's frontmatter.
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