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:

1. User already provided a planKey (e.g. from a previous whoami call or in their prompt) → use it directly, skip to Step 2.

2. No planKey available → call the tool. The response contains a array. Each plan has a , , , and .