Claude Talk to Figma MCP

# Project Brief: Claude Talk to Figma MCP ## Project Overview Claude Talk to Figma MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI tools (Claude Desktop, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to interact directly with Figma through natural language commands. This creates a bridge between AI-powered design assistance and Figma's design environment. ## Core Mission Enable AI-assisted design workflows by allowing AI tools to: - Analyze existing Figma designs - Create and modify design elements programmatically - Apply design system patterns and best practices - Automate repetitive design tasks - Provide intelligent design feedback and suggestions ## Key Requirements ### Functional Requirements 1. **Bidirectional Communication**: AI ↔ Figma real-time interaction 2. **Comprehensive Tool Set**: Document analysis, element creation, modification, text handling, component management 3. **Multi-Platform Support**: Claude Desktop, Cursor IDE, and other MCP-compatible tools 4. **Easy Installation**: One-click DXT package installation for Claude Desktop 5. **Developer Experience**: Clear documentation, testing framework, troubleshooting guides ### Technical Requirements 1. **MCP Protocol Compliance**: Full Model Context Protocol implementation 2. **WebSocket Communication**: Real-time bidirectional messaging 3. **Figma Plugin Integration**: Secure execution environment within Figma 4. **TypeScript Implementation**: Type-safe development with modern tooling 5. **Cross-Platform Compatibility**: macOS, Windows, Linux support ### Quality Requirements 1. **Reliability**: Robust error handling and connection management 2. **Performance**: Efficient command execution and minimal latency 3. **Security**: Safe command execution within Figma's sandbox 4. **Maintainability**: Clean architecture with separated concerns 5. **Extensibility**: Easy addition of new tools and capabilities ## Success Criteria - AI tools can successfully connect to and control Figma - Users can perform complex design tasks through natural language - Installation process takes under 5 minutes - System handles errors gracefully with clear feedback - Active community adoption and contribution ## Project Scope **In Scope:** - MCP server implementation - Figma plugin for command execution - WebSocket server for communication - Comprehensive tool library (40+ tools) - Documentation and testing framework - DXT package distribution **Out of Scope:** - Direct Figma API integration (uses plugin sandbox) - Real-time collaboration features - Advanced AI model training - Custom Figma plugin UI beyond connection management ## Target Users 1. **Designers**: Using AI to accelerate design workflows 2. **Design Engineers**: Automating design system implementation 3. **Product Teams**: Rapid prototyping and iteration 4. **Developers**: Integrating design tools into development workflows ## Technical Foundation - **Runtime**: Bun (JavaScript/TypeScript) - **Protocol**: Model Context Protocol (MCP) - **Communication**: WebSocket + Figma Plugin API - **Architecture**: Modular tool-based system - **Distribution**: NPM package + DXT extension