Figma code layers and Specs enter open beta

Prototypes join the canvas

Figma moved code layers into open beta on October 15. Teammates can compare working prototypes on the canvas, extract editable design layers, and push changed code to a branch for review. The announced free editing period is temporary.

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Specs gives the brief a shared home

A second October 15 release, Specs, puts collaborative Markdown documents beside designs and diagrams. Figma says its agent can participate in comment threads, and coding agents can read a spec with linked context through Figma’s MCP server.

Specs is rolling out in open beta to paid plans across web, desktop, and mobile. A rollout announcement does not confirm that a particular account already has access.

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What to look for in a real handoff

Our analysis is that these additions could help a product manager, designer, and developer examine the same proposal. A working prototype can make an ambiguous requirement easier to discuss, while a written brief records why the team chose a particular behavior.

The test is whether those decisions survive implementation. Try a small flow with a success state, a failure state, and a recovery step. Ask a colleague to explain it using only the shared material, then compare the resulting implementation with the agreed behavior. That exposes missing context faster than judging how polished the first screen looks.

Both releases remain betas. We have not measured their reliability, compatibility with an existing project, or effect on a team’s delivery time. Treat the announced workflows as candidates for a contained trial.