Figma

Figma – Connector Configuration

Step 1: Access Figma & Developer Platform

  • Sign in to your Figma account at Figma

  • Navigate to the Figma Developer Platform

  • You need a Figma account to create applications (free account works)

⚠️ Note: Some API features require a Figma Professional or Organization plan.

Step 2: Create Your Application

  1. Access Developer Settings:

    • Go to Account Settings → Connected apps

    • Or visit: https://www.figma.com/developers/apps

  2. Create New App:

    • Click "Create new app"

    • Fill in the application details:

      • App name (e.g., "Appmixer Design Integration")

      • App description - Describe your integration's purpose

      • App website - Your organization's website (optional)

Step 3: Configure OAuth Settings

  1. OAuth Configuration:

    • In your app settings, configure OAuth details

    • Set your callback URL for OAuth flow

  2. Set Callback URL:

    • Add your OAuth redirect URI in the "Callback URL" field

    • For Appmixer, set the redirect URI to:

https://[YOUR_API_BASE]/auth/figma/callback

Example:

https://api.appmixer.com/auth/figma/callback

  1. OAuth Scopes:

    • Figma OAuth provides access to:

      • File access - Read and write files

      • Team access - Access team information

      • Webhook access - Register and manage webhooks

Step 4: Copy Your OAuth Credentials

After creating your application, you'll find:

  • Client ID - Your OAuth application identifier

  • Client Secret - Your OAuth application secret

⚠️ Important: Keep your Client Secret secure and never expose it in client-side code!

Step 5: Personal Access Token (Alternative)

For server-to-server integrations, you can use personal access tokens:

  1. Generate Personal Access Token:

    • Go to Account Settings → Personal access tokens

    • Click "Create new token"

    • Give it a descriptive name

    • Select appropriate scopes:

      • File content - Read file structure and content

      • File comments - Read and write comments

      • File dev resources - Access dev mode resources

  2. Token Security:

    • Copy the token immediately (it won't be shown again)

    • Store securely and treat like a password

    • Tokens inherit your account permissions

Step 6: Webhook Configuration (Optional)

Figma supports webhooks for real-time file updates:

  1. Create Webhook:

    • Use the Webhooks API

    • POST to https://api.figma.com/v2/webhooks

  2. Webhook Events:

    • FILE_UPDATE - File content changes

    • FILE_DELETE - File deletion

    • FILE_VERSION_UPDATE - New version created

    • LIBRARY_PUBLISH - Library component published

  3. Webhook Payload Example:

{
  "event_type": "FILE_UPDATE",
  "file_key": "ABC123",
  "timestamp": "2023-01-01T12:00:00Z"
}

Step 7: Connector Configuration

  1. Go to the Appmixer BackOffice -> Configuration.

  2. Add new configuration: acme:figma.

  3. Add your clientId and clientSecret keys with values from Figma.

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Step 8: Rate Limits

Rate Limits:

  • Personal tokens: 1000 requests per hour

  • OAuth apps: 1000 requests per hour per user

  • Burst limit: 120 requests per minute

  • File access: Additional limits on large files

Important Notes

⚠️ File Access:

  • OAuth apps can only access files the user has permission to view

  • Team files require appropriate team membership

  • Private files require explicit sharing

⚠️ API Limitations:

  • Read-only API (cannot modify file content via API)

  • Comments and dev resources can be modified

  • File exports have size and complexity limits

⚠️ Webhook Delivery:

  • Webhooks may be delayed during high traffic

  • Implement proper retry logic for failed deliveries

  • Validate webhook signatures for security

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