Figma MCP Server

What is Figma MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects to Figma's API, enabling AI tools and LLMs to access and work with Figma designs.

How to use Figma MCP Server?

Install Node.js 16+, clone the repository, install dependencies, set environment variables (FIGMA_API_TOKEN, API_KEY, TRANSPORT_TYPE), build and start the server. Then configure an MCP client like Claude for Desktop or Cursor with the appropriate connection settings (e.g., stdio or SSE URL and environment variables).

Key features of Figma MCP Server

• Design data extraction (components, styles, text)
• Design system consistency analysis
• UI copy extraction and organization
• Development handoff documentation generation
• Seamless integration with AI tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor)

Use cases of Figma MCP Server

• Analyze design system consistency in a Figma file
• Extract all text (UI copy) from a Figma design
• Generate development handoff docs from designs
• Search for specific elements in a Figma file by type or name
• Retrieve comments, components, styles, or node information

FAQ from Figma MCP Server

What are the prerequisites for using Figma MCP Server?

Node.js 16 or higher is required. You also need a Figma Personal Access Token from your Figma account settings.

What transport types does Figma MCP Server support?

It supports both stdio transport (for local connections) and SSE transport (for remote connections). The default is stdio.

How do I authenticate with the Figma API?

You provide your Figma Personal Access Token via the FIGMA_API_TOKEN environment variable. Additionally, an API_KEY environment variable is required for API authentication.

What tools does Figma MCP Server provide?

Tools include get-file-info, get-nodes, get-components, get-styles, get-comments, search-file, and extract-text.

Can I use Figma MCP Server with Cursor?

Yes. Configure it in Cursor’s MCP settings (global mcp.json or project-specific .cursor/mcp.json) with the SSE URL and your API_KEY.