Figma MCP Server
Enables AI assistants to read Figma design files and automatically map responsive relationships between mobile and desktop screens to generate accurate frontend code. Eliminates manual copy-pasting by providing direct access to design tokens, dimensi
What is Figma MCP Server?
Figma MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to enables ai assistants to read figma design files and automatically map responsive relationships between mobile and desktop screens to generate accurate frontend code. eliminates manual copy-pasting by...
Enables AI assistants to read Figma design files and automatically map responsive relationships between mobile and desktop screens to generate accurate frontend code. Eliminates manual copy-pasting by providing direct access to design tokens, dimensi
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Features
- Enables AI assistants to read Figma design files and automat
Use Cases
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Installation
NPM
npx -y figma-developer-mcpManual Installation
npx -y figma-developer-mcpConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Figma MCP Server
The Figma MCP Server (published as figma-developer-mcp, also known as Framelink MCP for Figma) gives AI coding tools like Cursor, Claude, Windsurf, and Cline direct access to Figma design files so they can implement pixel-accurate frontend code in a single pass. It connects to Figma's REST API using your personal access token, fetches structured layout metadata, design tokens, dimensions, and component relationships, and passes them to your AI assistant without the inaccuracy of screenshot-based approaches. Developers use it to eliminate manual copy-pasting of colors, spacing, and layout values when translating Figma designs into React, Vue, or any other framework.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher installed
- A Figma account with access to the design files you want to implement
- A Figma personal access token (generated at figma.com → Account Settings → Access Tokens)
- An MCP-compatible AI coding client such as Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, or Cline
Generate a Figma personal access token
Log in to Figma, go to Account Settings → Access Tokens, and create a new token with read access. Copy the token — you will use it as your FIGMA_API_KEY.
Add the MCP server to your client configuration (macOS / Linux)
Add figma-developer-mcp to your MCP client config, passing your Figma API key as a CLI argument or environment variable. The server runs as a stdio process via npx.
{
"mcpServers": {
"Framelink MCP for Figma": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "figma-developer-mcp", "--figma-api-key=YOUR_FIGMA_API_KEY", "--stdio"]
}
}
}Add the MCP server to your client configuration (Windows)
On Windows, use cmd as the command and pass npx as the first argument.
{
"mcpServers": {
"Framelink MCP for Figma": {
"command": "cmd",
"args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "figma-developer-mcp", "--figma-api-key=YOUR_FIGMA_API_KEY", "--stdio"]
}
}
}Restart your MCP client
After saving the configuration, restart Cursor, Claude Desktop, or your chosen client. The Figma MCP server will be available immediately.
Copy a Figma frame link and ask your AI to implement it
In Figma, right-click on any frame, group, or component and copy the link. Paste it in your AI assistant's chat and ask it to implement the design in your framework of choice.
Figma MCP Server Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop or Cursor configuration for macOS/Linux. Replace YOUR_FIGMA_API_KEY with your actual Figma personal access token.
{
"mcpServers": {
"Framelink MCP for Figma": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "figma-developer-mcp", "--figma-api-key=YOUR_FIGMA_API_KEY", "--stdio"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts to implement Figma designs using the MCP server. Paste the Figma frame URL inline.
- "Implement this Figma design as a React component with Tailwind CSS: https://www.figma.com/file/..."
- "Extract all design tokens (colors, spacing, typography) from this Figma frame"
- "Create a responsive layout that matches this Figma screen: https://www.figma.com/file/..."
- "Map the mobile and desktop variants from this Figma component and implement the responsive breakpoints"
- "Download the icon assets from this Figma frame and save them as SVGs"Troubleshooting Figma MCP Server
403 Forbidden error when fetching Figma files
Your FIGMA_API_KEY does not have access to the specified file, or the token has expired. Regenerate your access token in Figma Account Settings and update the --figma-api-key argument in your MCP config.
MCP server not listed in Cursor or Claude after saving config
Confirm the config file is valid JSON with no trailing commas. On macOS, the Claude Desktop config lives at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Restart the client after saving.
Generated code does not match the Figma design accurately
Share a direct link to the specific frame or component rather than the entire file. Smaller, more focused design selections give the AI assistant better context for accurate code generation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Figma MCP Server
What is Figma MCP Server?
Figma MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables ai assistants to read figma design files and automatically map responsive relationships between mobile and desktop screens to generate accurate frontend code. eliminates manual copy-pasting by providing direct access to design tokens, dimensi It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Figma MCP Server?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y figma-developer-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 Figma MCP Server?
Figma MCP Server works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Figma MCP Server free to use?
Yes, Figma MCP Server 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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