TriggerFigmaReal-timeUpdated May 2026
When does Figma fire on new comments?
Short answer: Drop the "Figma → Figma Comment Added" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Figma, not on a polling schedule.
Anatomy
What this trigger looks like in a workflow.
Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.
In the builder
Trigger
Figma Comment Added
When the matching event happens
when a comment is added to a figma fileon comment addedwatch for comment addedwhen comment addednew comment added
What this trigger returns
for the curiousYou don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.
{"event": "FILE_COMMENT","file_key": "abc123","file_name": "Design System"}
Output shape
Fields available to downstream nodes.
Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.
| Field | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| event | string | "FILE_COMMENT" |
| file_key | string | "abc123" |
| file_name | string | "Design System" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Figma Comment Added.
FAQ
Questions about Figma Comment Added.
How does the Figma Comment Added trigger work in Figma?
Fires when a comment is posted on a Figma file (new thread or reply). The design-review hook — auto-post to #design-review Slack, create a Linear issue if comment matches bug pattern.
Is the Figma Comment Added trigger real-time?
Yes. Figma Comment Added uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Figma.
What data does Figma Comment Added return?
The full event payload from Figma. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter Figma Comment Added so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need Figma admin permissions to use Figma Comment Added?
For most Figma accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Figma plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Figma's docs if the trigger fails to register.
More triggers
Other Figma triggers.
Trigger
Figma File Updated
Fires (debounced ~30s) on any file edit. Useful for "design changed → re-export assets" or "design touched → notify the engineer who built the matching component" workflows. No diff in payload — workflows that need the change run Get File and compare.
TriggerFigma Version Created
Fires when a designer saves a named version — the discrete handoff moment. The hook for design-to-engineering automation: when v1.0 is saved, auto-create the engineering issue, post the version link to the team.
Build a workflow on this trigger.
One trigger. 3+ downstream actions. Zero glue.
