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figma-known-pitfalls
Avoid the most common Figma API integration mistakes and anti-patterns. Use when reviewing Figma code, onboarding new developers, or auditing an existing Figma integration. Trigger with phrases like "figma mistakes", "figma anti-patterns", "figma pitfalls", "figma code review", "figma what not to do".
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# Figma Known Pitfalls
## Overview
The ten most common mistakes when integrating with the Figma REST API and Plugin API, with correct alternatives for each.
## Prerequisites
- Working Figma integration to audit
- Access to codebase
## Instructions
### Pitfall 1: Fetching Full File Trees
