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)
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.
This skill accepts optional arguments: /figma-create-new-file [editorType] [fileName]
design (default) or figjamExamples:
/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"The create_new_file tool requires a planKey parameter. Follow this decision tree:
User already provided a planKey (e.g. from a previous whoami call or in their prompt) → use it directly, skip to Step 2.
No planKey available → call the whoami tool. The response contains a plans array. Each plan has a key, name, seat, and tier.
key field automatically.key.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"
}
The tool returns:
file_key — the key of the newly created filefile_url — a direct URL to open the file in FigmaUse the file_key for subsequent tool calls like use_figma.
"design" and "figjam" editor types are supported.use_figma is your next step, load the figma-use skill before calling it.