Figma is revolutionizing its design capabilities by integrating OpenAI’s Codex, enabling users to create and modify designs directly within coding environments, marking a significant advancement in design-code interoperability.
This strategic partnership was announced just a week after Figma established a similar integration with Anthropic’s Claude Code, highlighting Figma’s commitment to enhancing its platform’s versatility. The integration leverages Figma’s Mobile Context Protocol (MCP) server to facilitate seamless transitions between Figma designs and Codex code, thereby streamlining the design-to-code workflow.
Previously, users were limited to importing details from Figma design files, Figma Make, or FigJam into Codex for code-based implementation. The new integration removes this constraint, allowing for more fluid collaboration between designers and developers. OpenAI initially launched Codex as a command-line coding assistant last year, positioning it as a competitor to Anthropic’s Claude Code.
Since its launch, Codex has undergone significant developments, including its integration into ChatGPT and the release of a dedicated MacOS app earlier this month. The MacOS app achieved remarkable success, being downloaded one million times within its first week of release. This rapid adoption was followed by the release of two new Codex models by OpenAI, further enhancing its capabilities.
OpenAI reports that over one million users utilize Codex on a weekly basis, underscoring its growing importance in the developer community. Notably, Figma was among the first companies to launch an app in ChatGPT in October 2025, demonstrating its early adoption of emerging technologies and its role as a pioneer in integrating AI-driven tools into its ecosystem.
