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evgenypyvovarov
evgenypyvovarov
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May 18, 2023

Stop automatically adding FigmaAgent to Login Items

  • May 18, 2023
  • 111 replies
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I don’t use Figma all the time, I don’t want it to run anything on startup.
It’s frustrating to manually remove Figma from Login Items, since it automatically adds itself there again.

It would be nice to have at least an option to disable it in settings, or even better - remove that functionality at all, since it’s not user friendly. I want control over what and when the apps do at my workstation.

P.S. If it’s needed for updates check - I’m more than okay to update on app start

    Pinned Reply By djv

    Hey @Josh47, sorry for the frustration!
     

    The FigmaAgent starts itself for font access & to allow you access to any Figma links without having to log in. If you don’t need either of those, you can force quit Activity Monitor, remove System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Items
    Then, delete ~/Library/Application Support/Figma/FigmaAgent.app & /Applications/Figma.app/Contents/Library/FigmaAgent.app


    If you’re still getting the FigmaAgent on restart then you might have a corrupt .plist file. To remove this, try running a Spotlight search and delete system preferences plist from User library > Preferences > com.apple.systempreferences.plist


    The file path should look like this:
    /Users/Username/Library/Preferences/com.apple.systempreferences.plist

    You might also want to delete the login plist if you have it
    /Users/Username/Library/Preferences/com.apple.loginitems.plist


    Alternatively, you can click on Go in your systems toolbar > Go to folder > and type in the path name (keep in mind Username should be replaced with your own). Then, restart your computer. These files will come back as new (without any corruption) and you should be able to completely remove the FigmaAgent service from login items without any issues. 

    Please note that Figma will automatically reinstall the login item when you upgrade the Figma desktop app. The only existing, temporary solution would be to uninstall the desktop app and use the web browser.

    Our team already has this logged as a feature request internally, but to be transparent, there are no immediate plans on the roadmap to implement. 

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    harry_xu
    harry_xu
    New Member
    February 6, 2026

    Why do so many Figma like tools insist on arrogantly dumping auto-start crap into users' systems? Can't they just provide a simple setting that lets users choose to disable auto-launch?"

    Phe Ledwell
    Phe Ledwell
    New Member
    March 17, 2026

    I can’t believe this is still happening on such an old thread. What right do you have to force start software? It’s extremely annoying.

      John Einselen
      John Einselen
      New Member
      May 19, 2026

      Years later, still a constant frustration that Figma adds an unnecessary agent to MacOS start up with no option to disable or remove. This is crazy bad UX.

      matt.simpson
      matt.simpson
      New Member
      June 10, 2026

      I’ve created an account on here solely to express my distaste for Figma because of this pretty nasty practice. Can’t believe this has been going for years...

      user23456
      user23456
      New Member
      June 15, 2026

      Has this been solved or has anybody found a workaround for Figma adding a login item? I’m getting tired of deleting it every time.

      Tony BenBrahim
      Tony BenBrahim
      New Member
      June 26, 2026

      mid-2026, still not fixed, I have to remove Figma from Open at Login everytime it updates, this is annoying. I use Figma occasionally, I do not need it running all of the time. How presumtuous!!

      jpfadmin
      jpfadmin
      New Member
      June 27, 2026

      I hate this behavior, just open the FigmaAgent when we open the app, and close it when we close the app. Give the option in settings, simple. I removed the app from my Mac.

      Alex_Che1
      Alex_Che1
      New Member
      August 9, 2026

      This is an example of how a company that lacks real competitors can dictate to their users what they must accept if they want to continue using their product. Too bad that regulators do not deal with such things as macOS startup items, otherwise I’d pay to be in a court where Figma Inc. is getting fined millions for that level of ignorance.

      Wallman
      Wallman
      New Member
      August 10, 2026

      HAhaah I have read almost every comment, its so funny how bad its getting. Definitely deleting Figma and moving all my files to Framer and other tools. Bye bye Figma.

      Adrien Kaeser
      Adrien Kaeser
      New Member
      September 9, 2026

      Ce contournement empêche Figma de réinstaller automatiquement FigmaAgent dans les éléments d’ouverture. Contrairement à la méthode du fichier vide, il évite également le message « Impossible d’ouvrir l’application FigmaAgent ».

      Installation

      1. Quittez complètement Figma avec ⌘Q.

      2. Ouvrez Terminal.

      3. Copiez et exécutez les commandes suivantes :

      sudo chflags -R noschg "$HOME/Library/Application Support/Figma/FigmaAgent.app" 2>/dev/null

      rm -rf "$HOME/Library/Application Support/Figma/FigmaAgent.app"

      osacompile \
        -e 'on run' \
        -e 'end run' \
        "$HOME/Library/Application Support/Figma/FigmaAgent.app"

      sudo chflags -R schg "$HOME/Library/Application Support/Figma/FigmaAgent.app"

      Vous pouvez ensuite relancer Figma. L’application factice s’ouvre silencieusement puis se ferme immédiatement. FigmaAgent ne devrait plus se rajouter aux éléments d’ouverture.

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