Figma Rolls Out Quality of Life Updates to Make With Plan Mode and Messaging Queue.

Figma announced on LinkedIn a set of product updates for Make focused on giving users more control over their automation workflows. The additions include Plan mode, a Messaging queue, Web search and fetch capabilities, and pinned comments. These features aim to reduce friction in managing automations and streamline how information is gathered and conversations are organized within the platform.

Plan mode allows users to map out automations before executing them, offering a preview layer that helps teams coordinate changes without triggering live scenarios. This is particularly useful for complex workflows where multiple stakeholders need to review logic before deployment.

The Messaging queue introduces a buffer for handling incoming data, preventing scenarios from overwhelming downstream services. Users can now control the rate at which messages are processed, reducing errors caused by API rate limits or temporary service disruptions. This feature addresses a longstanding pain point for teams running high-volume automations that previously had to rely on custom delay modules or third-party solutions.

The Web search and fetch update expands how Make can pull data from external sources. Users can now configure scenarios to search the web for specific information or fetch content directly from URLs without needing to build custom HTTP requests. This simplifies tasks like competitor monitoring, price tracking, or pulling data from public APIs that don't require authentication.

For teams already using Make alongside design tools, this capability integrates naturally with existing workflows. The ability to fetch external data on demand makes it easier to populate prototypes or pull real-world information into design systems without switching contexts.

Pinned comments allow users to anchor important notes or instructions directly within scenarios. This small addition improves team collaboration by keeping critical context visible, especially in complex automations where logic may not be immediately clear to someone opening the scenario for the first time. Comments can now be flagged to stay at the top of a module or scenario view, reducing the need to scroll through lengthy threads.

Figma has been steadily expanding Make's capabilities over the past year, previously adding custom font support to its MCP server and introducing design system compliance checks for team plans. These latest updates continue that pattern, focusing on refinements that make existing features more practical for daily use rather than introducing entirely new functionality.

The updates are available to all Make users and do not require changes to existing scenarios. Teams relying on Zapier, n8n, or other automation platforms may find these features compelling enough to reconsider their workflows, particularly if they already use Figma for design collaboration. The Messaging queue in particular addresses a gap that has led many teams to build workarounds or switch to more developer-focused tools like Supabase for handling asynchronous tasks.

While Figma did not provide a detailed timeline or changelog in the LinkedIn post, the company typically rolls out updates incrementally. Users should see these features appear in their Make accounts over the coming weeks.