The Monotype Fonts plugin for Figma works with the Monotype Desktop App to detect fonts missing from your Figma files. It activates those fonts automatically using your Monotype Fonts subscription.
Because Figma requires plugins to be published through its own platform, an admin must complete the initial setup.
Once set up, the plugin is available to all Figma users in your organization.
Note: This plugin requires Monotype Desktop App v7.3.2 or later. It is compatible with the current Figma release following updates required by Figma’s plugin publishing process and the introduction of the documentAccess: "dynamic-page" permission model.
This article explains the full process to set up the Monotype Fonts plugin for Figma files, from downloading the plugin package to authorizing it in Figma. It includes:
Prerequisites
Only a Figma admin or a user with Developer access to Figma can publish plugins. Confirm all of the following before you start.
Subscription: You have an active Monotype Fonts subscription with admin rights.
Desktop App: Monotype Desktop App v7.3.2 or later is installed.
Figma access: You have Organization Admin rights or Developer access for your Figma account.
Org settings: Your Figma organization allows custom plugins.
Note: If you are not an admin, contact your Figma account admin to import and publish the Figma plugin. Once published, the plugin is available to all users in your organization.
Import and publish the plugin
Follow the steps below to import and publish the Figma plugin:
Extract the downloaded package (.zip file).
Open the Figma desktop app and open Plugins & widgets tab.
Select Import from manifest.
Extract the plugin package.
Select the manifest.json file from the extracted package.
Follow the on-screen installation steps.
Tip: If Figma shows a Plugin ID error at this step, resolve the error before continuing. Refer to Publish plugin section for the description of fields.
When Figma accepts the plugin entry, select the ellipsis (…) menu next to the entry.
Select Publish.
After publication completes successfully, the plugin would be available to the organization.
You would be able to see the plugin in Figma.
Publish plugin
In the Publish plugin dialog, confirm or fill in the fields below.
Field | Description |
Icon | Select from the downloaded package. |
Name | Indicates the name of plugin. For example, Monotype Fonts plugin |
Tagline | Describe your plugin in few words. For example:
Detect Fonts |
Description | Specify what can people find or learn from this file. For example:
This plugin lives within the Monotype Desktop App and detects fonts missing from your Figma files, and activates them using your Monotype Fonts subscription. |
Category | Apps |
Cover image | Select from the downloaded package |
Tags | Indicates the tags for your app. For example, Fonts, Monotype Fonts, or Missing Fonts |
Support contact | |
Author | Your organization's name |
Plugin ID | Pre-populated by Figma. If blank or invalid, resolve plugin ID error. |
Publish to | Your organization's name |
Resolve a Plugin ID error
Figma may display a Plugin ID error during the import step. This happens when the manifest file has a missing or invalid Plugin ID.
Follow the steps below to resolve plugin ID error.
Select Generate ID.
Copy the Plugin ID from the Figma error message.
Open manifest.json file in plain-text editor. For example, Notepad on Windows or TextEdit on macOS.
Find the "id" field and replace its value with the Figma-generated value.
Save the file.
Return to Figma and re-import the updated manifest.json file.
Select Publish.
Authorize the plugin
Each user who opens the plugin for the first time must complete a one-time authorization. Complete this step to confirm the plugin works before your team uses it.
Open any Figma file.
Select the Monotype Fonts plugin from your organization's plugin list.
Follow the on-screen login prompts to sign in to your Monotype Fonts account.
When prompted, click Allow access to allow the plugin to connect to Monotype Fonts.
Deploy a plugin update
When Monotype releases a new version of the plugin, you must redeploy it to your organization.
Extract the downloaded package.
Open the Figma desktop app and navigate to Plugins & widgets.
Find the Monotype Fonts plugin entry and select the ellipsis (…) menu.
Select Publish New Release….
Confirm the fields in the Publish plugin dialog.
Select Publish.
Expected result: The updated plugin version is available to all users in your organization.
Limitations
Limitation | Detail |
Admin or developer access required | Regular Figma users cannot publish plugins for an organization. Only Organization Admins or users with Developer access can complete the steps in this article. |
One-time authorization per user | Each user must complete the sign-in and grant-access flow the first time they open the plugin. |
Missing-font detection rates vary by Figma role | See the rate table below. |
Missing-font detection rates by Figma role
Figma role | Missing-font detection | Approximate rate |
Admin / Developer | High-frequency | ~10 requests per minute |
View / Collaborator | Limited | ~6 requests per month |
Note: Figma applies these rate limits based on the user's account permissions.