Figma-Context-MCP: Bridging Figma Designs with AI Coding Agents

Introduction

Figma-Context-MCP is a powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that acts as a crucial bridge between Figma design files and AI-powered coding agents such as Cursor. By providing direct access to Figma's layout and styling information, this server enables AI agents to understand design specifications with unprecedented accuracy. It simplifies the context provided to AI models, focusing on the most relevant data to facilitate efficient and precise one-shot design implementation, dramatically improving the design-to-code workflow.

Installation

To get started with Figma-Context-MCP, you will need to configure your code editor or AI client to use the MCP server. A Figma access token is required for the server to interact with the Figma API. You can find instructions on creating a personal access token here.

Here’s how to add the figma-developer-mcp server to your configuration file:

MacOS / Linux

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Framelink MCP for Figma": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "figma-developer-mcp", "--figma-api-key=YOUR-KEY", "--stdio"]
    }
  }
}

Windows

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Framelink MCP for Figma": {
      "command": "cmd",
      "args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "figma-developer-mcp", "--figma-api-key=YOUR-KEY", "--stdio"]
    }
  }
}

Alternatively, you can set the FIGMA_API_KEY and PORT environment variables. For more detailed setup instructions, refer to the Framelink documentation.

Examples

Using Figma-Context-MCP with your AI coding agent is straightforward:

Open the chat in your IDE, for example, Cursor's agent mode.
Paste a link to your Figma file, frame, or group.
Instruct Cursor to perform an action with the Figma file, such as implementing the design.
Cursor will then retrieve the relevant metadata from Figma via the MCP server and use it to generate code.

You can watch a demonstration of building UI with Cursor using Figma design data in this video:

Why Use It

Figma-Context-MCP offers significant advantages for developers working with AI coding agents:

Enhanced Accuracy: By providing direct, structured access to Figma design data, the server enables AI agents to implement designs far more accurately than alternative methods like pasting screenshots.
One-Shot Implementation: Achieve one-shot design implementation into any framework, drastically reducing development time and effort.
Optimized Context: The MCP server simplifies and translates Figma API responses, delivering only the most relevant layout and styling information to the AI model. This reduction in context improves AI accuracy and makes responses more pertinent.
Seamless Integration: Specifically designed for tools like Cursor, it integrates smoothly into your existing AI-powered development workflow.

Figma-Context-MCP: Bridging Figma Designs with AI Coding Agents

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