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) or figjam

• 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 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 .

• Single plan: use its key field automatically.

• Multiple plans: ask the user which team or organization they want to create the file in, then use the corresponding plan's key .

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" }

Step 3: Use the result

The tool returns:

• file_key — the key of the newly created file

• file_url — a direct URL to open the file in Figma

Use the file_key for subsequent tool calls like use_figma .

Important Notes

• The file is created in the user's drafts folder for the selected plan.

• Only "design" and "figjam" editor types are supported.

• If use_figma is your next step, load the figma-use skill before calling it.