Helps developers explore and implement designs via agentic tools. The remote server at https://mcp.figma.com/mcp is preferred; a desktop server runs through the Figma desktop app. Writing to the canvas is in beta.
What it does
Where Figma MCP Server runs and what it adds, from its documentation
Generate code from selected frames
Extract variables, components and layout data
Write to Figma Design and FigJam canvas (remote only)
Capture live UI as design layers
Retrieve FigJam and Make resources
Keep components consistent with Code Connect
When to use it
Good fit
Turning Figma designs into code in Claude Code, Cursor, Codex or Windsurf
Design-system workflows
Not for
Desktop server without a Dev or Full paid seat
Assuming writing to canvas stays free: Figma says it will become usage-based paid
How to install Figma MCP Server
You need: Remote: all seats and plans; Desktop: Dev or Full seat on a paid plan; Supported editor or app
Choose the remote server (preferred) at https://mcp.figma.com/mcp
Follow Figma's per-editor instructions
Optionally install the Figma plugin or skills where supported
Authorize with Figma
Permissions and security
What it can access
Reads and, in remote beta, writes Figma content you can access
Security notes from the maintainers
Server can access fonts uploaded to your account
Review the source before granting an agent access to credentials or production systems. We document what the maintainers state; we do not audit code.
Not stated by the maintainers: No GitHub repo; repo_url set to Figma help page; License not applicable or not stated; Editor-specific install commands not captured; last_release date not visible in the checked README.