Figma: Version History for Generative Plugins and Shaders
FigmaFigma now creates a new version each time a generative plugin or shader is edited, so earlier versions are preserved instead of overwritten. Each version gets an agent-generated description that acts as a change log, and the view shows which version is currently published. Previous versions can be revisited and restored. The update is rolling out the week of October 27, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Every edit now creates a version, so changes to generative plugins and shaders no longer overwrite earlier work.
- Previous versions can be revisited and restored, giving creators a way to undo changes that did not work out.
- Each version receives an agent-generated description, and together these descriptions form a change log.
- The version view shows which version is currently published, separating the live tool from in-progress edits.
- The feature applies to both generative plugins and shaders, two of the AI-assisted creation surfaces in Figma.
- Figma said the update is rolling out the week of October 27, 2026, so availability may vary at first.
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Version history for generative tools
Figma now versions the edits made to generative plugins and shaders. Editing one of these tools creates a new version and keeps the previous versions, so users can revisit them and restore one when needed. Figma announced the change on October 27, 2026, and said it is rolling out that week.
Agent-written change logs
Every new version gets a description written by an agent. Together these descriptions form a change log for the tool, so each version has a short account of what changed. Figma's note does not say how detailed the descriptions are or whether they can be edited.
See what is published
The version view also shows which version is currently published. This lets a creator tell the live version apart from later edits.
What the release note does not cover
Figma's note is brief. It does not state limits on how many versions are kept, who can restore a version, or which plans include the feature. This article covers only what Figma has stated.