Figma is incorporating OpenAI’s AI coding solution, Codex, enabling users to design and modify creations directly from their coding platforms. This development follows a week after the design firm established a comparable collaboration with Anthropic to incorporate Claude Code.

This integration allows users to initiate design work in Figma or code in Codex, facilitating seamless transitions between the two platforms via Figma’s MCP (Model Context Protocol) server.

Previously, users were able to transfer elements from Figma design files, Figma Make, or FigJam into Codex for code-driven execution.

“Through this integration, teams can expand upon their most promising concepts—not merely their initial idea—by merging the finest aspects of coding with the creativity, collaboration, and craftsmanship offered by Figma’s limitless canvas,” stated Loredan Crisan, Figma’s chief design officer.

“The integration enhances Codex for a significantly wider spectrum of creators and organizations, as it doesn’t presuppose that you are ‘a designer’ or ‘an engineer’ primarily. Engineers can visually iterate without disrupting their workflow, while designers can operate closer to actual execution without needing to become full-time programmers,” remarked Codex product lead Alexander Embiricos in a statement.

OpenAI initially introduced Codex as a command-line coding aid last year to rival Anthropic’s highly praised Claude Code. Subsequently, the company integrated the coding tool into ChatGPT, and earlier this month unveiled a dedicated MacOS application for Codex.

The MacOS application reached a million downloads in its first week of launch. The company also rolled out two new Codex models shortly thereafter. OpenAI announced that over a million users are engaging with Codex on a weekly basis.

Figma has played a significant role as a partner for OpenAI, being among the first companies to launch an application within ChatGPT in October 2025.