# Figma launches Specs editor and expands agent tools at India event

Digest AI · Agents & Tools · published 2026-10-15T04:30:00Z

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## Summary

Figma announced several new features at its first Config event in India, focusing on how AI agents interact with its design platform. The centerpiece is Figma Specs, a Markdown-based editor that allows teams to define their design language and rules. This document serves as a reference for both human teams and AI agents, ensuring that generated designs adhere to specific brand guidelines. Users can embed canvas elements, FigJam diagrams, and code layers within Specs to provide comprehensive context.

The company also expanded access to its on-canvas agent and moved its code layers feature from private to public beta. Code layers allow users to add coding directly to designs for interactive prototypes, with the option to ask the agent to convert designs into code or modify existing code. Figma stated that these tools help steer the non-deterministic nature of AI toward more predictable outcomes.

Additionally, Figma is integrating Payload, the headless CMS it acquired last year, with its Figma Make product to generate dynamic websites. The company reported that Payload downloads have increased sixfold in the last 12 months. Figma also noted that it supports over 20 new tools via its Model Context Protocol (MCP), including Open Code, Dia, Grok Bot, and Indian startup Sarvam. India is currently Figma's largest market outside the United States, with the platform used by 40% of the top 100 companies on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

## Key points

- Figma launched Specs, a Markdown editor to define design rules for teams and AI agents.
- Code layers feature moved to public beta, allowing users to add code to canvas designs.
- Figma integrated Payload CMS with Figma Make and reported sixfold growth in Payload downloads.

## Why it matters

These updates provide structured ways to control AI-generated design outputs, reducing unpredictability. By integrating code layers and CMS tools, Figma positions itself as a central hub for both design and development workflows.

## Sources

1. [Figma announces new features to define how agents work on its platform](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/figma-announces-new-features-to-define-how-agents-work-on-its-platform) (TechCrunch AI, 2026-10-15)

## Cite

Digest AI, "Figma launches Specs editor and expands agent tools at India event", 15 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/figma-launches-specs-editor-and-expands-agent-tools-at-india-event

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