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set_multiple_text_contents

Update multiple text elements simultaneously in a Figma design node to modify content efficiently.

Instructions

Set multiple text contents parallelly in a node

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nodeIdYesThe ID of the node containing the text nodes to replace
textYesArray of text node IDs and their replacement texts

Implementation Reference

  • Registration of the MCP tool 'set_multiple_text_contents' using server.tool(). Includes tool description, Zod input schema for nodeId and array of {nodeId, text} objects, and the handler function that sends the command to Figma and processes results.
    server.tool(
      "set_multiple_text_contents",
      "Set multiple text contents parallelly in a node",
      {
        nodeId: z
          .string()
          .describe("The ID of the node containing the text nodes to replace"),
        text: z
          .array(
            z.object({
              nodeId: z.string().describe("The ID of the text node"),
              text: z.string().describe("The replacement text"),
            })
          )
          .describe("Array of text node IDs and their replacement texts"),
      },
      async ({ nodeId, text }, extra) => {
        try {
          if (!text || text.length === 0) {
            return {
              content: [
                {
                  type: "text",
                  text: "No text provided",
                },
              ],
            };
          }
    
          // Initial response to indicate we're starting the process
          const initialStatus = {
            type: "text" as const,
            text: `Starting text replacement for ${text.length} nodes. This will be processed in batches of 5...`,
          };
    
          // Track overall progress
          let totalProcessed = 0;
          const totalToProcess = text.length;
    
          // Use the plugin's set_multiple_text_contents function with chunking
          const result = await sendCommandToFigma("set_multiple_text_contents", {
            nodeId,
            text,
          });
    
          // Cast the result to a specific type to work with it safely
          interface TextReplaceResult {
            success: boolean;
            nodeId: string;
            replacementsApplied?: number;
            replacementsFailed?: number;
            totalReplacements?: number;
            completedInChunks?: number;
            results?: Array<{
              success: boolean;
              nodeId: string;
              error?: string;
              originalText?: string;
              translatedText?: string;
            }>;
          }
    
          const typedResult = result as TextReplaceResult;
    
          // Format the results for display
          const success = typedResult.replacementsApplied && typedResult.replacementsApplied > 0;
          const progressText = `
          Text replacement completed:
          - ${typedResult.replacementsApplied || 0} of ${totalToProcess} successfully updated
          - ${typedResult.replacementsFailed || 0} failed
          - Processed in ${typedResult.completedInChunks || 1} batches
          `;
    
          // Detailed results
          const detailedResults = typedResult.results || [];
          const failedResults = detailedResults.filter(item => !item.success);
    
          // Create the detailed part of the response
          let detailedResponse = "";
          if (failedResults.length > 0) {
            detailedResponse = `\n\nNodes that failed:\n${failedResults.map(item =>
              `- ${item.nodeId}: ${item.error || "Unknown error"}`
            ).join('\n')}`;
          }
    
          return {
            content: [
              initialStatus,
              {
                type: "text" as const,
                text: progressText + detailedResponse,
              },
            ],
          };
        } catch (error) {
          return {
            content: [
              {
                type: "text",
                text: `Error setting multiple text contents: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error)}`,
              },
            ],
          };
        }
      }
    );
  • The handler function executes the tool logic: sends 'set_multiple_text_contents' command to Figma plugin, handles chunking feedback, formats success/failure stats, and returns markdown content with progress and detailed results.
    async ({ nodeId, text }, extra) => {
      try {
        if (!text || text.length === 0) {
          return {
            content: [
              {
                type: "text",
                text: "No text provided",
              },
            ],
          };
        }
    
        // Initial response to indicate we're starting the process
        const initialStatus = {
          type: "text" as const,
          text: `Starting text replacement for ${text.length} nodes. This will be processed in batches of 5...`,
        };
    
        // Track overall progress
        let totalProcessed = 0;
        const totalToProcess = text.length;
    
        // Use the plugin's set_multiple_text_contents function with chunking
        const result = await sendCommandToFigma("set_multiple_text_contents", {
          nodeId,
          text,
        });
    
        // Cast the result to a specific type to work with it safely
        interface TextReplaceResult {
          success: boolean;
          nodeId: string;
          replacementsApplied?: number;
          replacementsFailed?: number;
          totalReplacements?: number;
          completedInChunks?: number;
          results?: Array<{
            success: boolean;
            nodeId: string;
            error?: string;
            originalText?: string;
            translatedText?: string;
          }>;
        }
    
        const typedResult = result as TextReplaceResult;
    
        // Format the results for display
        const success = typedResult.replacementsApplied && typedResult.replacementsApplied > 0;
        const progressText = `
        Text replacement completed:
        - ${typedResult.replacementsApplied || 0} of ${totalToProcess} successfully updated
        - ${typedResult.replacementsFailed || 0} failed
        - Processed in ${typedResult.completedInChunks || 1} batches
        `;
    
        // Detailed results
        const detailedResults = typedResult.results || [];
        const failedResults = detailedResults.filter(item => !item.success);
    
        // Create the detailed part of the response
        let detailedResponse = "";
        if (failedResults.length > 0) {
          detailedResponse = `\n\nNodes that failed:\n${failedResults.map(item =>
            `- ${item.nodeId}: ${item.error || "Unknown error"}`
          ).join('\n')}`;
        }
    
        return {
          content: [
            initialStatus,
            {
              type: "text" as const,
              text: progressText + detailedResponse,
            },
          ],
        };
      } catch (error) {
        return {
          content: [
            {
              type: "text",
              text: `Error setting multiple text contents: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error)}`,
            },
          ],
        };
      }
    }
  • Zod schema defining input parameters: nodeId (string) and text (array of objects with nodeId and text strings).
    {
      nodeId: z
        .string()
        .describe("The ID of the node containing the text nodes to replace"),
      text: z
        .array(
          z.object({
            nodeId: z.string().describe("The ID of the text node"),
            text: z.string().describe("The replacement text"),
          })
        )
        .describe("Array of text node IDs and their replacement texts"),
    },
  • Higher-level registration call to registerTextTools(server), which registers the text tools including set_multiple_text_contents.
    registerTextTools(server);
  • Top-level server initialization calls registerTools(server), which chains to text tools registration.
    registerTools(server);
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It states 'set' and 'replace' (implied by 'replacement text' in schema), indicating a mutation operation, but doesn't disclose behavioral traits like permissions needed, whether changes are reversible, rate limits, or error handling for invalid node IDs. The description adds minimal context beyond the basic action.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose with no wasted words. It is appropriately sized and front-loaded, making it easy to understand at a glance.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It lacks details on behavioral aspects (e.g., side effects, error conditions), usage context compared to siblings, and what the tool returns. Given the complexity of batch text updates, more guidance is needed for effective agent use.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, with clear documentation for both parameters. The description adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema provides, such as explaining the relationship between 'nodeId' and the text nodes, or constraints on text content. Baseline 3 is appropriate given high schema coverage.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the verb ('set') and resource ('multiple text contents') with the qualifier 'parallelly in a node', which distinguishes it from the sibling tool 'set_text_content' that likely handles single text content. However, it doesn't specify what happens to existing text content (e.g., replacement vs. addition).

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'set_text_content' is provided. The description implies parallel processing but doesn't explain when batch updates are preferable over individual updates or mention any prerequisites or constraints.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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