Claude Talk to Figma MCP

# Active Context: Claude Talk to Figma MCP ## Current Work Focus ### Memory Bank Initialization (Current Task) **Status**: In Progress **Objective**: Create comprehensive memory bank documentation for the Claude Talk to Figma MCP project **Completed**: - ✅ Project brief foundation document - ✅ Product context and user experience goals - ✅ System patterns and architecture documentation - ✅ Technical context and development setup **In Progress**: - 🔄 Active context documentation (this file) - ⏳ Progress tracking and project status **Next Steps**: - Complete progress.md with current project status - Validate memory bank completeness - Test memory bank effectiveness for future sessions ## Recent Changes and Developments ### Version 0.6.1 (Current) **Key Features**: - Fixed `set_stroke_color` tool to accept `strokeWeight` of `0` - Improved error handling for invisible strokes - Enhanced tool parameter validation ### Version 0.6.0 (Recent Major Release) **Major Additions**: - **DXT Package Support**: One-click installation for Claude Desktop - **Automated Distribution**: GitHub Actions workflow for releases - **Enhanced UX**: Installation time reduced from 15-30 minutes to 2-5 minutes - **Developer Tools**: New build scripts for DXT packaging **Contributors**: - Taylor Smits: DXT package implementation, CI/CD workflows, testing improvements - easyhak: Windows build script fixes ## Active Decisions and Considerations ### Architecture Decisions 1. **Layered Architecture**: Maintaining clear separation between MCP server, WebSocket server, and Figma plugin 2. **Chunked Processing**: Using chunked operations for bulk tasks to prevent UI freezing 3. **Progressive Enhancement**: Tools provide intelligent defaults while supporting advanced usage 4. **Error Boundary Pattern**: Each layer handles errors appropriately with context enhancement ### Development Patterns 1. **Tool Organization**: Categorical organization by functional domain (document, creation, modification, text, component) 2. **Promise-Based Communication**: WebSocket communication using promise correlation for async/await compatibility 3. **Progress Streaming**: Real-time progress updates for long-running operations 4. **Type Safety**: Full TypeScript implementation with runtime validation via Zod ### User Experience Priorities 1. **Easy Installation**: DXT package for one-click Claude Desktop installation 2. **Clear Documentation**: Comprehensive guides and troubleshooting 3. **Performance**: Chunked processing and timeout management 4. **Error Recovery**: Graceful degradation and clear error messages ## Important Patterns and Preferences ### Code Organization Preferences - **Modular Tool Structure**: Each tool category in separate files - **Consistent Tool Interface**: Uniform parameter validation and error handling - **Type-First Development**: TypeScript interfaces drive implementation - **Configuration Management**: Environment-based configuration with sensible defaults ### Communication Patterns - **Channel-Based**: Connection establishment via channel IDs - **Request Correlation**: UUID-based request/response matching - **Timeout Strategies**: Progressive timeouts (10s connection, 30s standard, 60s complex) - **Progress Updates**: Real-time feedback for user engagement ### Error Handling Philosophy - **Layered Validation**: Input validation at MCP layer, API errors at plugin layer - **Context Enhancement**: Errors enriched with operation context - **User-Friendly Messages**: Technical errors translated to actionable feedback - **Graceful Degradation**: Fallback options when possible ### Performance Considerations - **Chunked Operations**: Large operations split into manageable chunks (typically 5-10 items) - **Font Caching**: Loaded fonts cached to avoid repeated loading - **Connection Reuse**: Single WebSocket connection per session - **Memory Management**: Proper cleanup of timeouts and event listeners ## Learnings and Project Insights ### Technical Insights 1. **Figma Plugin Constraints**: Sandbox environment requires careful handling of async operations 2. **WebSocket Reliability**: Auto-reconnection with exponential backoff essential for user experience 3. **MCP Protocol Benefits**: Standardized interface enables multi-tool compatibility 4. **Bun Performance**: Significant performance benefits over Node.js for this use case ### User Experience Insights 1. **Installation Friction**: DXT packages dramatically improved adoption 2. **Progress Feedback**: Users need real-time feedback for bulk operations 3. **Error Context**: Generic errors frustrate users; specific context helps 4. **Documentation Importance**: Clear setup instructions critical for success ### Development Process Insights 1. **Testing Strategy**: Integration tests more valuable than unit tests for this architecture 2. **Version Management**: Automated version synchronization prevents deployment issues 3. **Community Contributions**: Clear contribution guidelines enable external contributions 4. **Platform Differences**: Windows-specific considerations require attention ## Current Challenges and Solutions ### Challenge: Large Document Performance **Issue**: Large Figma documents can cause timeout and memory issues **Current Solution**: Chunked processing with configurable chunk sizes **Future Consideration**: Adaptive chunk sizing based on document complexity ### Challenge: Font Loading Reliability **Issue**: Custom fonts may not be available, causing text operations to fail **Current Solution**: Fallback font strategy with Inter as default **Future Consideration**: Font availability detection and user notification ### Challenge: Error Context Clarity **Issue**: Figma API errors can be cryptic for end users **Current Solution**: Error message enhancement at each layer **Future Consideration**: Error code mapping to user-friendly explanations ### Challenge: Multi-Platform Compatibility **Issue**: Different behavior across macOS, Windows, and Linux **Current Solution**: Platform-specific build scripts and testing **Future Consideration**: Automated cross-platform testing in CI/CD ## Integration Points and Dependencies ### External Dependencies - **Figma Desktop**: Required for plugin execution - **AI Tools**: Claude Desktop, Cursor, or other MCP-compatible tools - **Network**: Local WebSocket communication on port 3055 - **Fonts**: System fonts and Figma-available fonts ### Internal Dependencies - **MCP SDK**: Core protocol implementation - **WebSocket Library**: Real-time communication - **TypeScript**: Type safety and modern language features - **Bun Runtime**: Fast execution and built-in tooling ### Version Dependencies - **Node.js Compatibility**: Maintains compatibility for broader ecosystem - **Figma Plugin API**: Tracks Figma's plugin API evolution - **MCP Protocol**: Follows MCP specification updates - **AI Tool Integration**: Adapts to changes in Claude Desktop and Cursor ## Future Considerations ### Short-term Improvements (Next 1-2 Releases) - Enhanced error messages with specific recovery instructions - Performance optimizations for large document handling - Additional shape creation tools (lines, vectors, complex paths) - Improved font management and loading strategies ### Medium-term Enhancements (Next 3-6 Months) - Advanced component management (variants, properties) - Design system integration and validation - Accessibility checking and improvement tools - Collaborative features for team workflows ### Long-term Vision (6+ Months) - AI-powered design suggestions and automation - Integration with other design tools beyond Figma - Advanced workflow automation and scripting - Community plugin ecosystem and marketplace ## Key Metrics and Success Indicators ### Technical Metrics - **Connection Success Rate**: >95% successful connections - **Command Execution Time**: <2 seconds for standard operations - **Error Recovery Rate**: >90% successful recovery from failures - **Memory Usage**: Stable memory usage during extended sessions ### User Experience Metrics - **Installation Success**: >90% successful installations - **Time to First Success**: <2 minutes from installation to first command - **User Satisfaction**: >4.5/5 rating from user feedback - **Community Adoption**: Growing GitHub stars and community contributions ### Development Metrics - **Test Coverage**: >80% code coverage - **Build Success Rate**: >95% successful CI/CD builds - **Release Frequency**: Regular releases with new features and fixes - **Issue Resolution Time**: <7 days average for bug fixes