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Design system library updates won't appear in other design file


Berra

Even though I waited for a month to figma fix itselfs, it did not happen. So, I’m going to give it a try, since I’m getting increasingly fed up with this issue.

The situation:

  • I’m working on the component library for my organisation;
  • I publish the changes made;
  • I then go to the file in which the libary I just updated is used;
  • The is no notification of an update
  • When I check for updates in the assets panel there are updates listed;
  • I klick on “Update” and still nothing happens

So I am stuck with a library that refuses to update. It DOES however update when I close and reopen Figma. Any help here?

4 replies

Jim_Knox
  • Active Member
  • 29 replies
  • May 6, 2025

Im having the same issue, its either incredibly slow and you don’t get an update, or the last update remains in the update window (even after updating), theres no feedback to tell me whats going on


  • Figmate
  • 2002 replies
  • May 7, 2025

Hey ​@Berra and ​@Jim_Knox!

 

@Berra , I understand that the blue badge isn't showing up on the Libraries icon when there's an update, and even clicking "Update" in the "Manage library" modal does nothing. That sounds really strange.

I just tried it on my end, and it seems to be working fine for me. Thanks for letting us know that closing and reopening Figma works for you.

 

To help our team figure out what's going on, I'm creating a support request for you with the info you've already shared. Our support team will be in touch via email soon to help get this sorted. Keep an eye on your inbox for that new ticket notification.

While you're waiting for that email, could you gather the following info? It would be a huge help for the team:

  • Does this happen in the browser, the desktop app, or both?
  • The URL of your component library and the specific file where you're seeing this issue.
  • A quick video showing the problem.

Once you get the ticket confirmation email, please reply with this information.

 

And ​@Jim_Knox,  I understand that one of the library update issues you're experiencing is slow performance. Would you mind filling out this form? That would really help us move forward with the investigation. https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=29433525829271

 

Thanks so much to both of you for your help with this! We'll get this looked into.


Berra
  • Author
  • New Member
  • 1 reply
  • May 7, 2025

Hello again ​@Junko3,

In our organisation, we use two different design files as library; Web design system file and App design system file. Web design system file works just fine. However, “App design system” file has the bug I described. I am waiting the your email! Thanks for the reply.


Captify
  • New Member
  • 1 reply
  • May 12, 2025

Hi,

I’m also having the same issue now, but even closing and reopening Figma doesn’t help, I’m completely unable to update my components.  Any fix for this yet?

 

Edit: randomly started working again!


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