Figma 2026.3 adds native token synchronization and local AI suggestions

Design · 4 min read

Figma 2026.3, released this week, ships a native design token sync feature that reconciles tokens across files and platforms, enabling teams to lock tokens to specific release channels. The company says this reduces the need for third-party token managers and streamlines handoffs to engineering by exporting normalized tokens in CSS, Swift, and Kotlin formats.

Alongside tokens, Figma introduced an optional local AI assistant for in-canvas suggestions that performs tasks like responsive layout reflows, auto-labeling components for accessibility, and proposing microcopy variations. Crucially the assistant can run entirely in the browser using a WebGPU-accelerated model, which Figma says ensures tokens and proprietary artboards never leave the user's machine when local mode is enabled.

The update also enhances versioning with branch-based histories for design systems and a merge UI tailored to visual conflicts. Teams managing large systems should see fewer manual reconciliations, and the new AI features are aimed at speeding up routine chores rather than generating full designs from scratch.