Handle Figma REST API scope changes, deprecations, and migration tasks. Use when migrating from deprecated scopes, updating webhook versions, or adapting to Figma API changelog changes. Trigger with phrases like "upgrade figma", "figma deprecation", "figma scope migration", "figma API changes", "figma v2 webhooks".
Handle Figma REST API deprecations and breaking changes. The most significant recent change is the deprecation of the files:read scope in favor of granular scopes, and the move from Webhooks V1 to V2.
The files:read scope is deprecated. Migrate to granular scopes:
| Deprecated Scope | Replacement Scopes | Endpoints Covered |
|---|---|---|
files:read | file_content:read | GET /v1/files/:key, GET /v1/images/:key |
files:read |
file_comments:read |
GET /v1/files/:key/comments |
files:read | file_dev_resources:read | GET /v1/files/:key/dev_resources |
files:read | file_versions:read | GET /v1/files/:key/versions |
Migration steps:
# Find all Figma API calls in your codebase
grep -rn "api.figma.com" --include="*.ts" --include="*.js" src/ \
| grep -oP '/v\d/[a-z_/]+' | sort -u
# Example output:
# /v1/files
# /v1/files/comments
# /v1/images
# /v2/webhooks
// V1 (deprecated): POST /v1/webhooks
// V2 (current): POST /v2/webhooks
// V2 adds context support: attach webhooks to teams, files, or projects
interface WebhookV2Config {
event_type: 'FILE_UPDATE' | 'FILE_DELETE' | 'FILE_VERSION_UPDATE'
| 'FILE_COMMENT' | 'LIBRARY_PUBLISH';
// Context: where to listen
team_id?: string; // team-level (all files in team)
// OR specify project/file context in the endpoint path
endpoint: string; // Your HTTPS webhook URL
passcode: string; // Secret for verification
description?: string;
}
// Create a V2 webhook
async function createWebhook(config: WebhookV2Config) {
const res = await fetch('https://api.figma.com/v2/webhooks', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'X-Figma-Token': process.env.FIGMA_PAT!,
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
},
body: JSON.stringify(config),
});
if (!res.ok) throw new Error(`Webhook creation failed: ${res.status}`);
return res.json();
}
// List existing webhooks
async function listWebhooks(teamId: string) {
const res = await fetch(
`https://api.figma.com/v2/webhooks?team_id=${teamId}`,
{ headers: { 'X-Figma-Token': process.env.FIGMA_PAT! } }
);
return res.json();
}
All OAuth apps (public and private) must complete the new publishing flow:
// Check if your OAuth tokens need refresh
async function checkTokenHealth(accessToken: string): Promise<boolean> {
const res = await fetch('https://api.figma.com/v1/me', {
headers: { 'X-Figma-Token': accessToken },
});
if (res.status === 403) {
console.warn('Token expired or revoked -- refresh needed');
return false;
}
return res.ok;
}
// Create a migration checker
function auditFigmaIntegration(codebasePaths: string[]) {
const issues: string[] = [];
// Check for deprecated scope usage
// Check for V1 webhook endpoints
// Check for old token format
const patterns = [
{ pattern: 'files:read', message: 'Deprecated scope: use file_content:read' },
{ pattern: '/v1/webhooks', message: 'V1 webhooks: migrate to /v2/webhooks' },
{ pattern: 'X-FIGMA-TOKEN', message: 'Header is case-sensitive: use X-Figma-Token' },
];
return { issues, patterns };
}
files:read to granular alternatives| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| 403 after scope change | Missing required scope | Add the specific scope for each endpoint |
| Webhook not firing | V1 webhook still active | Delete V1, create V2 webhook |
| OAuth flow broken | Publishing flow not completed | Complete app publishing in dashboard |
| Token format mismatch | Old token type | Generate new PAT with figd_ prefix |
For CI integration during upgrades, see figma-ci-integration.