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Turn design layers into live code with Figma Code Layers: 21K views

Designers can ship working pieces of an app without a full handoff.

20.9Kviews on X
258likes

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From @figma on X (@figma) · Oct 2026 · Share

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The Short Version

How Figma (@figma) reached 20.9K views on X with Figma, according to X (@figma).

  • What: Figma launched Code Layers: turn a design layer into an interactive code layer, or capture a live website as a code layer with the Chrome extension.
  • Result: 20,866 views, 258 likes and 135 bookmarks on X, posted Oct 22, 2026. @figma has 579K followers.
  • Made with: Figma
Key Facts
WhoFigma (@figma)
ToolFigma
RevenueMonetization status unknown
SourceX (@figma)

The workflow

GoalBuild an App with AI
DesignFigma
20.9KResultviews on X

Made With

FigmaDesign · Design tool for thumbnails, templates and UITry FigmaMore Cases

Where & With What

What They Did

  1. 1The moveFigma launched Code Layers: turn a design layer into an interactive code layer, or capture a live website as a code layer with the Chrome extension.
  2. 2Step 2Build one small app for one job
  3. 3Step 3Launch with an honest post
  4. 4Result20,866 views, 258 likes and 135 bookmarks on X, posted Oct 22, 2026. @figma has 579K followers.

Quick Answers

What tools do you need?

Figma (design tool for thumbnails, templates and ui).

How much does it cost?

You can start for $0: Figma has a free plan. Check each tool's site for current prices.

Is it allowed?

X allows original content; deceptive synthetic media likely to cause harm can be labeled or removed, and paid posts must be disclosed. Source.

Watch out: It is Figma's own launch; check plan access.

Try It Yourself

PromptWorks in Figma
(Our template, not the creator's prompt.) I want to build a small paid app that fixes one annoyance: [problem]. Write the feature list for version 1 (one job only), a 5-step build plan with an AI coding tool, and a short honest launch post.

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Your first step

Open Figma, paste the prompt above and swap the [brackets] for your own niche.

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