Figma MCP Server
# Figma MCP Server
[](https://smithery.ai/server/@MatthewDailey/figma-mcp)
A [ModelContextProtocol](https://modelcontextprotocol.io) server that enables AI assistants to interact with Figma files. This server provides tools for viewing, commenting, and analyzing Figma designs directly through the ModelContextProtocol.
## Features
- Add a Figma file to your chat with Claude by providing the url
- Read and post comments on Figma files
## Setup with Claude
### Installing via Smithery
To install Figma MCP Server for Claude Desktop automatically via [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/@MatthewDailey/figma-mcp):
```bash
npx -y @smithery/cli install @MatthewDailey/figma-mcp --client claude
```
1. Download and install Claude desktop app from [claude.ai/download](https://claude.ai/download)
2. Get a Figma API Key (figma.com -> click your name top left -> settings -> Security). Grant `File content` and `Comments` scopes.
2. Configure Claude to use the Figma MCP server. If this is your first MCP server, run the following in terminal.
```bash
echo '{
"mcpServers": {
"figma-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["figma-mcp"],
"env": {
"FIGMA_API_KEY": "<YOUR_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}' > ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
```
If it's not, copy the `figma-mcp` block to your `claude_desktop_config.json`
3. Restart Claude Desktop.
4. Look for the hammer icon with the number of available tools in Claude's interface to confirm the server is running.
## Example usage
Start a new chat with claude desktop and paste the following
```
What's in this figma file?
https://www.figma.com/design/MLkM98c1s4A9o9CMnHEyEC
```
## Demo of a more realistic usage
https://www.loom.com/share/0e759622e05e4ab1819325bcf6128945?sid=bcf6125b-b5de-4098-bf81-baff157e3dc3
## Development Setup
### Running with Inspector
For development and debugging purposes, you can use the MCP Inspector tool. The Inspector provides a visual interface for testing and monitoring MCP server interactions.
Visit the [Inspector documentation](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/docs/tools/inspector) for detailed setup instructions and usage guidelines.
The command to test locally with Inspector is
```
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector npx figma-mcp
```
### Local Development
1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```
3. Build the project:
```bash
npm run build
```
4. For development with auto-rebuilding:
```bash
npm run watch
```
## Available Tools
The server provides the following tools:
- `add_figma_file`: Add a Figma file to your context by providing its URL
- `view_node`: Get a thumbnail for a specific node in a Figma file
- `read_comments`: Get all comments on a Figma file
- `post_comment`: Post a comment on a node in a Figma file
- `reply_to_comment`: Reply to an existing comment in a Figma file
Each tool is designed to provide specific functionality for interacting with Figma files through the ModelContextProtocol interface.
TDQS
Scored across 5 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no overlap: adding files, posting comments, reading comments, replying to comments, and viewing nodes. The descriptions make it easy to differentiate between file management, comment operations, and node inspection.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (e.g., add_figma_file, post_comment, read_comments, reply_to_comment, view_node) using snake_case throughout. This predictable naming scheme enhances readability and usability.
With 5 tools, this server is well-scoped for basic Figma interactions, covering file management, comment lifecycle, and node viewing. Each tool earns its place without feeling excessive or insufficient for the domain.
The toolset provides solid coverage for comment workflows (post, read, reply) and file/node basics, but lacks operations like updating or deleting comments, or more advanced file manipulations. Agents can work around these minor gaps for core tasks.