Figma Create New File
Create a new blank Figma file.
Install
npx skills add openai/skills --skill figma-create-new-file -g -a claude-code -y- Repository
- openai/skills28.4k
- Category
- Design
- Updated
- 7d ago
- License
- See repository
- Context cost
- Lightabout 589 tokens
- Runs scripts
- No, instructions only
What it does
Create a new blank Figma file. Use when the user wants to create a new Figma design or FigJam file, or when you need a new file before calling use_figma. Handles plan resolution via whoami if needed. Usage, /figma-create-new-file [editorType] [fileName] (e.g. /figma-create-new-file figjam My Whiteboard)
create_new_file, Create a New Figma File
Use the create_new_file MCP tool to create a new blank Figma file in the user's drafts folder. This is typically used before use_figma when you need a fresh file to work with.
Skill Arguments
This skill accepts optional arguments: /figma-create-new-file [editorType] [fileName]
- editorType:
design(default) orfigjam - fileName: Name for the new file (defaults to "Untitled")
Examples:
/figma-create-new-file, creates a design file named "Untitled"/figma-create-new-file figjam My Whiteboard, creates a FigJam file named "My Whiteboard"/figma-create-new-file design My New Design, creates a design file named "My New Design"
Parse the arguments from the skill invocation. If editorType is not provided, default to "design". If fileName is not provided, default to "Untitled".
Workflow
Step 1: Resolve the planKey
The create_new_file tool requires a planKey parameter. Follow this decision tree:
-
User already provided a planKey (e.g. from a previous
whoamicall or in their prompt) → use it directly, skip to Step 2. -
No planKey available → call the
whoamitool. The response contains aplansarray. Each plan has akey,name,seat, andtier.- Single plan: use its
keyfield automatically. - Multiple plans: ask the user which team or organization they want to create the file in, then use the corresponding plan's
key.
- Single plan: use its
Step 2: Call create_new_file
Call the create_new_file tool with:
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
planKey | Yes | The plan key from Step 1 |
fileName | Yes | Name for the new file |
editorType | Yes | "design" or "figjam" |
Example:
{
"planKey": "team:123456",
"fileName": "My New Design",
"editorType": "design"
}


