Claude Talk to Figma
Enables AI assistants like Claude and Cursor to interact directly with Figma to create, modify, and analyze design elements in real-time. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for document inspection, styling, component management, and automated
What is Claude Talk to Figma?
Claude Talk to Figma is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to enables ai assistants like claude and cursor to interact directly with figma to create, modify, and analyze design elements in real-time. it provides a comprehensive suite of tools for document inspec...
Enables AI assistants like Claude and Cursor to interact directly with Figma to create, modify, and analyze design elements in real-time. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for document inspection, styling, component management, and automated
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Features
- Enables AI assistants like Claude and Cursor to interact dir
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y claude-talk-to-figma-mcpManual Installation
npx -y claude-talk-to-figma-mcpConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Claude Talk to Figma
Claude Talk to Figma MCP enables AI assistants to interact directly with Figma to create, modify, and analyze design elements in real-time. Connect it to Claude, Cursor, or Antigravity to automate design workflows, manage components, and integrate design systems with AI-assisted development.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ installed
- Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Antigravity
- Figma account with file access
- Figma Personal API token
Install Claude Talk to Figma MCP
Install the Figma MCP server via npm.
npx -y claude-talk-to-figma-mcpGenerate Figma API Token
Create a personal API token in Figma (File > Account settings > Personal access tokens). Store this securely.
Configure Environment Variables
Set the Figma API token as an environment variable: export FIGMA_TOKEN='your-token-here'. Check the repository README for additional configuration options.
Add to MCP Client Configuration
Register Claude Talk to Figma in your MCP client configuration.
{
"mcpServers": {
"figma": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "claude-talk-to-figma-mcp"],
"env": {
"FIGMA_TOKEN": "your-figma-api-token"
}
}
}
}Restart Your AI Client
Close and reopen Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Antigravity to activate Figma integration.
Test Design Interactions
Ask Claude to access a Figma file and create or modify design elements. Verify real-time synchronization with Figma.
Claude Talk to Figma Examples
Installation Command
Install Claude Talk to Figma MCP via npm
npx -y claude-talk-to-figma-mcpClient Configuration
Configuration block for Claude Desktop with Figma API token
{
"mcpServers": {
"figma": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "claude-talk-to-figma-mcp"],
"env": {
"FIGMA_TOKEN": "your-figma-api-token"
}
}
}
}Design System Automation
Examples of design workflows automated with Claude and Figma
1. Ask Claude to create a new design component in Figma based on specifications.
2. Request Claude to update all instances of a component across design files.
3. Have Claude analyze a design system and suggest improvements.
4. Automate UI generation: Describe a layout, and Claude creates it in Figma.Troubleshooting Claude Talk to Figma
Figma API token invalid or authentication fails
Verify the API token in Figma account settings. Ensure the token hasn't expired (Figma tokens expire after 1 year). Generate a new token if needed. Check that the FIGMA_TOKEN environment variable is correctly set and accessible to the MCP server.
Cannot access Figma files or modifications don't sync
Verify you have edit access to the Figma file. Check file permissions in Figma. Ensure the file ID is correct. Try accessing the file directly in Figma to confirm it's accessible. Review detailed error messages in the client logs.
Design element creation or modification fails
Verify the layer structure and naming conventions match Figma's expectations. Check that you're using valid Figma object types. Some design operations may have permission restrictions. Review the repository documentation for supported operations.
Frequently Asked Questions about Claude Talk to Figma
What is Claude Talk to Figma?
Claude Talk to Figma is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables ai assistants like claude and cursor to interact directly with figma to create, modify, and analyze design elements in real-time. it provides a comprehensive suite of tools for document inspection, styling, component management, and automated It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Claude Talk to Figma?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y claude-talk-to-figma-mcp. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with Claude Talk to Figma?
Claude Talk to Figma works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Claude Talk to Figma free to use?
Yes, Claude Talk to Figma is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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