Figma Model Context Protocol Gateway

An implementation of a Figma API intermediary layer adhering to the Model Context Protocol (MCP) specification, facilitating seamless connectivity for Figma extensions and embedded graphical elements.

Core Capabilities

• Interface with the Figma API via MCP standards
• Operates a WebSocket endpoint for extension communication within Figma
• Native support for crafting Figma embedded visual assets (widgets)
• Configuration flexibility achieved through command-line argument manipulation of environment variables
• Expansive collection of utilities for Figma object manipulation

Deployment Instructions

1. Obtain a local copy of the source code repository:

git clone <repository-url>
cd figma-mcp

1. Install required software packages:

bun install

Setup Directives

Runtime Environment Variables

Create a configuration file named .env and populate it with the subsequent settings:

FIGMA_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_figma_token
PORT=3001
NODE_ENV=development

Acquiring a Figma Authorization Key

1. Navigate to the official Figma website
2. Access Account Preferences > Security > Personal Access Tokens area
3. Generate a novel authorization credential
4. Integrate the copied credential into your .env definition or supply it through runtime command parameters

Operational Procedures

Compiling the Application

bun run build

Launching the Development Listener

bun run dev

Utilizing Command-Line Switches

Ability to define environmental settings using the -e flag:

bun --watch src/index.ts -e FIGMA_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_token -e PORT=6000

Alternatively, use a dedicated parameter for the secret key:

bun --watch src/index.ts --token your_token

Or the abbreviated notation:

bun --watch src/index.ts -t your_token

Configuring MCP within Cursor IDE

Incorporate the following stanza into your .cursor/mcp.json file:

{
  "Figma MCP": {
    "command": "bun",
    "args": [
      "--watch",
      "/path/to/figma-mcp/src/index.ts",
      "-e",
      "FIGMA_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_token_here",
      "-e",
      "PORT=6000"
    ]
  }
}

Accessible Operational Utilities

The server exposes the following functions for interacting with Figma:

• File Management: Retrieval of file metadata, version history, and related data.
• Element (Node) Operations: Querying and modification of Figma objects.
• Annotation Handling: Management of in-file discussions/comments.
• Visualization Export: Rendering Figma regions into image formats.
• Information Discovery: Capabilities to search file contents.
• Template/Asset Management: Control over reusable component instances.
• Layout Construction: Programmatic creation of basic shapes (rectangles, text, etc.) on the canvas.
• Widget Lifecycle: Management tasks related to embedded graphical user interfaces.

Figma Extension Creation

Extension Overview

Figma extensions are bespoke modules that augment Figma's native feature set, facilitating automated tasks, introduction of novel capabilities, or interfacing with external digital resources. This MCP gateway provides a streamlined environment for prototyping, validating, and deploying these custom extensions.

Building and Testing Extensions

Execute the build process for the extension:

bun run build:plugin

Start the development iteration environment:

bun run dev:plugin

Loading the Extension within Figma

1. Open the context menu in Figma (Right-click) -> Select Plugins -> Development -> Choose 'Import plugin from manifest...'
2. Point to the extension's manifest.json descriptor file.
3. The newly installed extension will now appear within Figma's Plugins menu structure.

Extension Interfacing with the MCP Server

Extensions can establish a WebSocket session with the MCP server to enable:

• Sophisticated data transformations and processing routines.
• Direct integration with third-party web services.
• Maintaining data state across multiple user sessions.
• Incorporating advanced cognitive (AI) features.

Development Cycles

Compiling Embedded Visual Assets

bun run build:widget

Compiling Extensions

bun run build:plugin

Iterative Development Modes

bun run dev:widget  # Mode optimized for widget iteration
bun run dev:plugin  # Mode optimized for extension iteration

Licensing

MIT

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