Documentation

Everything you need to get started with AuraFx. Follow this guide to set up the plugin and start transforming your images.

Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)

AuraFx uses a BYOK model for the Gemini API. This means you use your own Google AI API key, giving you:

  • Full privacy - your images never pass through our servers
  • No usage limits from us - only Google's generous free tier
  • Complete control over your API usage and billing

1Getting Started

Step 1: Install AuraFx from Figma

Open Figma, go to Plugins → Search for 'AuraFx' → Click Install. The plugin will be added to your workspace.

Installing AuraFx from Figma plugins

Step 2: Get Your Gemini API Key (BYOK)

AuraFx uses a Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) model. Visit Google AI Studio to generate your free Gemini API key. This ensures your usage is private and you have full control.

The free tier includes 15 requests per minute - plenty for most design workflows!
Getting Gemini API key from Google AI Studio

Step 3: Enter Your License Key

After purchasing AuraFx, you'll receive a license key via email. Enter it in the Settings panel to activate all features.

Entering license key in AuraFx settings

Step 4: Configure Settings

Choose your preferred processing mode: 'Replace original' to update the image in place, or 'Create new layer' to preserve the original.

AuraFx settings panel

Step 5: Select an Image

Click on any image in your Figma canvas. AuraFx will automatically detect the selection and enable the action buttons.

Selecting an image in Figma

Step 6: Apply AI Effects

Choose from presets like Remove Background, Add Shadows, Expand Canvas, or use Custom prompts for unique effects.

Applying AI effects with AuraFx

2Feature Reference

Remove Background

Instantly isolate subjects from any background with pixel-perfect precision.

Select image → Click 'Remove BG' → Accept or reject the result

AI Shadows

Generate realistic shadows: Soft (natural), Floating (elevated), or Hard (dramatic).

Select image → Click 'AI Shadows' → Choose shadow type

Product Staging

Place products in AI-generated studio environments with proper lighting.

Select product cutout → Click 'Product Stage' → Describe the scene

AI Expand

Extend images beyond their borders for different aspect ratios.

Select image → Click 'AI Expand' → AI fills the extended area

Object Removal

Remove unwanted objects by describing what to erase.

Select image → Click 'Erase Object' → Describe what to remove

Batch Processing

Process up to 50 images at once with the same effect.

Select multiple images → Click any action → All images processed

Action Chaining

Queue multiple effects to run sequentially.

Switch to Chain tab → Add actions → Click 'Run Chain'

3Troubleshooting

API Key Not Working

Make sure you've enabled the Gemini API in your Google Cloud Console and that your key has the correct permissions.

License Validation Failed

Check that you've entered your license key correctly. If issues persist, contact support at abdelhak.akermi@gmail.com

Image Not Processing

Ensure you have an image selected in Figma (not a frame or group). The plugin requires a direct image selection.

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