This project provides a Model Context Protocol server that translates and simplifies Figma layout and styling data for AI coding agents. It requires a Figma API access token and is designed to run locally as a stdio server via npx.
Project overview
It translates Figma API responses into simplified layout and styling metadata, reducing context usage with the goal of improving the accuracy of AI-driven design implementation.
Project type
MCP
Use cases
Coding & Development
Deployment
Refer to project documentation
License
MIT
Best for
Developers using AI-powered code editors or coding agents to translate Figma designs into code.
Key capabilities
An MCP server that provides Figma layout, metadata, and styling information to AI coding agents via the Model Context Protocol.
Simplifies and translates Figma API responses to provide only the most relevant layout and styling information to the model, with the goal of improving accuracy and reducing context usage.
Runs as a local stdio server executable via npx without requiring manual installation.
Limitations and risks
A Figma API access token is required to fetch file metadata and design data, meaning the data boundary requires external services.
Although other MCP clients may work, the project is specifically designed for use with Cursor.
Getting started
Setup is rated as easy. First, create a Figma API access token. Next, open your IDE MCP configuration file and add the figma-developer-mcp server configuration using npx. Finally, paste a Figma link into your IDE's chat.
Alternatives and comparisons
A terminal-based AI coding agent with built-in tools and an extensible architecture that supports MCP.
Provides examples of agents that connect to external tools and data via Model Context Protocol.
README: Give [Cursor](https://cursor.sh/) and other AI-powered coding tools access to your Figma files with this [Model Context Protocol](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction) ser…
README: When Cursor has access to Figma design data, it's **way** better at one-shotting designs accurately than alternative approaches like pasting screenshots.
README: This MCP server is specifically designed for use with Cursor. Before responding with context from the [Figma API](https://www.figma.com/developers/api), it simplifies and translat…
README: Many code editors and other AI clients use a configuration file to manage MCP servers.