TriggerFigmaReal-timeUpdated June 2026

When does Figma fire on file edits?

Short answer: Drop the "Figma → Figma File Updated" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Figma, not on a polling schedule.

Use this trigger All 3 Figma triggers

Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder

Trigger

Figma File Updated

When the matching event happens

new file updatedwatch for file updatedon file updatedfile changedfile modifiedwhen file updatedwhen a figma file is updated

What this trigger returns

for the curious

You don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.

{
  "event": "FILE_UPDATE",
  "file_key": "abc123",
  "file_name": "Design System"
}

Output shape

Fields available to downstream nodes.

Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.

Field	Type	Example
event	string	"FILE_UPDATE"
file_key	string	"abc123"
file_name	string	"Design System"

Pairs with

Drop these actions after Figma File Updated.

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Gmail · Email

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FAQ

Questions about Figma File Updated.

How does the Figma File Updated trigger work in Figma?

Fires (debounced ~30s) on any file edit. Useful for "design changed → re-export assets" or "design touched → notify the engineer who built the matching component" workflows. No diff in payload — workflows that need the change run Get File and compare.

Is the Figma File Updated trigger real-time?

Yes. Figma File Updated uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Figma.

What data does Figma File Updated return?

The full event payload from Figma. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.

Can I filter Figma File Updated so only some events start a workflow?

Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.

Do I need Figma admin permissions to use Figma File Updated?

For most Figma accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Figma plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Figma's docs if the trigger fails to register.