figma weave context limit exceeded error

When generating complex UI layouts or referencing extensive design libraries, you might encounter the context limit exceeded error in Figma Weave. This error occurs when the prompt, linked component metadata, or selected canvas elements exceed the maximum token length supported by the underlying AI model.

Quick checks

• Shorten your prompt: Keep text instructions focused on core layout structure rather than exhaustive copy details.
• Deselect heavy canvas objects: Unselect dense node hierarchies or image-heavy artboards before invoking the AI generator.
• Verify service health: Check whether general outages are causing context processing failures on the backend via our Figma Weave down guide.

1. Simplify input text and parameters

The primary cause of token overflow is overly verbose prompts. Instead of pasting long product specifications, break your layout instructions into concise bullet points. Focus on key UI sections (e.g., hero header, three-column feature grid, call to action) rather than specifying fine-grained CSS values or multi-paragraph body text.

1. Limit canvas selection references

Figma Weave automatically inspects selected frames on your canvas to maintain visual context. If you select an entire wireframe flow containing dozens of sub-components, the metadata payload explodes. Unselect existing frames and generate into a clean canvas area to avoid exceeding payload limits.

1. Detach or isolate vast design systems

When Weave scans connected team libraries, deep nested component variants can push the system past its context threshold. Temporarily disable unneeded variant libraries in your file settings, or switch to standard native shapes during initial layout draft generation.

1. Clear local plugin cache and retry

Stored canvas state in local storage can sometimes force Weave to resend expired token payloads. Clear your browser cache or restart the Figma desktop app, then follow the instructions for Figma Weave not generating to refresh your generation session.

Still stuck?

If trimming your prompt and deselecting artboards does not clear the error, try initiating generation in a completely new Figma file to isolate file-level token bloat. Figma Weave Support is an independent troubleshooting resource and is not affiliated with Figma, Inc.