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
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.
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?"
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.
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.
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...
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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