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create_text

Add text elements to Figma designs by specifying content, position, and styling options like font size, color, and weight.

Instructions

Create a new text element in Figma

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "x": "<x>",
      "y": "<y>",
      "text": "<text>"
    },
    "name": "create_text"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description
`x`	Yes	X position
`y`	Yes	Y position
`name`	No	Semantic layer name for the text node
`text`	Yes	Text content
`fontSize`	No	Font size (default: 14)
`parentId`	No	Optional parent node ID to append the text to
`fontColor`	No	Font color in RGBA format
`fontWeight`	No	Font weight (e.g., 400 for Regular, 700 for Bold)

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv0.3.3Jul 30, 2026

TDQS

C2.9/5.0

Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states that a new element is created but does not mention side effects, whether the node is placed on the current page or requires a parentId, how naming works, or whether the operation is reversible.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is a single, front-loaded sentence with no redundant words. It is concise and easy to parse, though slightly underspecified for the number of optional parameters and the lack of added behavioral context.

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?

Given 8 parameters, a nested fontColor object, no output schema, and no annotations, the one-sentence description is not complete enough. It does not explain how parentId affects placement, what the default behavior is, what the tool returns, or how the new text node relates to the current selection or page.

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%, so every parameter already has a description in the schema. The tool description itself adds no parameter-level meaning, which is acceptable given the schema's coverage, but it does not go beyond the baseline.

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 action ('Create') and the resource ('a new text element in Figma'). It is specific enough to distinguish from create_rectangle and create_frame, though it does not explicitly call out sibling differentiation.

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?

There is no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives such as set_text_content, create_rectangle, or create_frame. The description provides no context about preconditions, suitable scenarios, or when another sibling tool would be more appropriate.

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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