Figma MCP Server

The Figma MCP Server is an official Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built and maintained by Figma that connects AI coding agents directly to Figma design files. It is currently available in beta and, per Figma's documentation, will eventually become a usage-based paid feature — but is free to use during the beta period.

What It Is

The Figma MCP Server implements the Model Context Protocol standard, giving AI agents a structured interface to read design data from Figma files and write native Figma content back to the canvas. It bridges the gap between design and development by letting AI agents in IDEs and MCP-compatible clients consume real design context — variables, components, layout data — rather than working from screenshots or manual descriptions.

Core Capabilities

The server exposes several distinct workflows to connected AI agents:

• Write to canvas: Agents can create and modify native Figma content — frames, components, variables, and auto layout — using the design system as the source of truth.
• Generate code from selected frames: Select a Figma frame and have an AI agent turn it into code, useful for building new product flows or iterating on app features.
• Extract design context: Pull variables, components, and layout data directly into an IDE for design system and component-based workflows.
• Retrieve Make resources: Gather code resources from Figma Make files and provide them to the LLM as context when moving from prototype to production.
• Code Connect integration: Boost output quality by reusing actual codebase components, keeping generated code consistent with the existing codebase.

Deployment Model

Figma offers two server variants. The remote MCP server connects directly to Figma's hosted endpoint without requiring the Figma desktop app and provides the broadest feature set — it is the recommended path for most users. A desktop (local) server is also available for organizations with specific enterprise needs, running locally via the Figma desktop app. Only clients listed in the Figma MCP Catalog can connect to the server; developers wanting to connect a new MCP client can join a waitlist.

Where It Fits in the Stack

The MCP server is an extensibility layer on top of Figma's existing platform. It is available as part of paid Figma plans, with rate limits that vary by seat type and plan tier — the pricing page lists tool call limits per day and per minute for Professional, Organization, and Enterprise seats. Starter (free) seats receive a limited number of tool calls per month. The server integrates with MCP-compatible AI clients and IDEs, and supports Code Connect for design system component mapping.

Current Status: Beta

Per Figma's official documentation, the MCP server is actively being improved and is in beta. Figma states it will "eventually be a usage-based paid feature, but is currently available for free during the beta period." The Figma MCP Catalog controls which AI clients can connect, and a developer waitlist exists for new client integrations. The server supports skills — reusable packaged workflows — that help agents use write tools more reliably when creating or updating Figma content.