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Figma Unveils Markdown‑Based Specs Tool at First Config Event in India

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Figma introduced a new Markdown‑based editor, Figma Specs, during its inaugural Config event in India. The tool lets companies codify their design language and link design and code libraries, enabling automated agents to follow brand guidelines through a centralized system. The announcement highlighted how Figma Specs can streamline consistency across teams by embedding design rules directly into the platform. While the company emphasized the benefits for large enterprises, the event also marked a significant expansion of Figma’s Config ecosystem into the Indian market.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/15/2026

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Figma introduces Figma Specs to define design language for AI agents
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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationOct 14, 00:00recorded Oct 15, 13:29single sourcerevised

    Figma announces new features to define how agents work on it

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    announces new features
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    design and code libraries integration, agent behavior definition
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    Oct 14, 00:00
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    Oct 15, 12:30
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    Oct 15, 13:29
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    Figma introduces Figma Specs to define design language for AI agents

    Report first recorded Oct 15, 13:29

    Figma announced Figma Specs, a new Markdown-based editor, during its first Config event in India. This feature allows users to define a company's design language, reference design and code libraries, and integrate with the Payload headless CMS. The goal is to help both internal and third-party agents adhere better to brand design rules when creating with AI. Additionally, Figma made its code layers feature available in public beta, allowing agents to turn designs into code or modify code for prototyping.

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