Figma MCP Server
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This server provides AI-powered coding tools like Cursor, Windsurf, and Cline access to your Figma files using the Model Context Protocol. It enhances CSS extraction and generates design tokens from Figma designs for various formats.
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What is Figma MCP Server?
The Figma MCP Server is a tool that allows AI coding assistants to access and understand Figma designs. It simplifies Figma API responses, providing relevant layout and styling information to the AI model, and also includes enhanced CSS extraction and design token generation capabilities.
How to use Figma MCP Server?
- Run the server using NPM or from local source, providing your Figma API key.
- Configure your AI coding tool (e.g., Cursor) to connect to the server's address (default: http://localhost:3333).
- In your coding tool, paste a link to a Figma file, frame, or group.
- Ask the AI to perform a task based on the Figma design (e.g., implement the design).
Key features of Figma MCP Server
Detailed CSS Properties Extraction
Design Tokens Generation (CSS, SCSS, TypeScript, JSON)
Support for Gradients, Multi-layered Backgrounds, and Text Styling
Simplified Figma API Response for AI Models
Use cases of Figma MCP Server
Generating code directly from Figma designs
Creating design tokens for consistent styling across projects
Enhancing the accuracy of AI coding assistants when working with Figma designs
Automating the process of translating designs into code
FAQ from Figma MCP Server
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
The Model Context Protocol is a standard that allows AI tools to access and understand design data from various sources, such as Figma.
How do I get a Figma API key?
How do I get a Figma API key?
You can create a Figma API access token in your Figma settings. Instructions can be found here.
What AI coding tools are compatible with this server?
What AI coding tools are compatible with this server?
This server is designed to work with tools that support the Model Context Protocol, such as Cursor, Windsurf, and Cline.
How do I configure the server?
How do I configure the server?
The server can be configured using environment variables (via .env file) or command-line arguments. Command-line arguments take precedence over environment variables.
What design token formats are supported?
What design token formats are supported?
The server supports generating design tokens in CSS, SCSS, TypeScript, and JSON formats.