Figma turns on cloning by default for newly connected GitHub repositories

At a glance

Newly connected GitHub repositories in Figma will have cloning, which copies in a repository's code, switched on by default. Teams can bring code into Figma without a separate admin approval. The change is rolling out to all plans.

Key points

1. 1

   Cloning is switched on by default for GitHub repositories connected from now on.

2. 2

   Teams can import code into Figma without waiting for an extra admin approval.

3. 3

   Admins can still switch cloning off repository by repository, and repositories already connected keep their current settings.

Why it matters

Removing an approval step speeds up bringing code into Figma, while admins can still block it for any repository.