Overrides text on a component instance in one call — pass an overrides array (a single override is just a one-item array). Each override sets one text node via textNodeName (matches by name — use for most cases) or textNodeId (exact match — use when configurationHints.textNodes gave you IDs, e.g. components with repeated node names). Use after figma_insert_component; configurationHints.textNodes lists every node that needs overriding. Saves N-1 tool calls vs. one call per node. Requires Phase 2.

Creates an auto-layout container frame (layout primitive) — the fallback when NO DS component exists for a section or layout. Every fill/padding/gap/radius binds to DS variables; component-like names are gated (pass confirmedNoComponent + primitiveOverrideReason for confirmed gaps). Name frames after their HTML role ("Header Section", "Card: Revenue"). Key params: parentId (omit for page-level artboard), direction, layoutSizing*, *Variable bindings, GRID mode. Check mimic_map_components FIRST. Phase 2+.

Creates a node from an SVG string in Figma. Useful for icons and custom graphics. Returns unboundChildren — a list of child nodes that need DS variable bindings. You MUST apply figma_update_node (op: "fill") to every unbound vector and figma_update_node (op: "text_style" then op: "fill") to every unbound text. Leaving unbound children breaks DS compliance and light/dark mode.

Creates a standalone text node bound to a DS text style (textStyleId — accepts style name or key) and DS color variable (fillVariable) — both are mandatory when the DS has them. Use for text OUTSIDE components; text inside a component instance uses figma_component_text instead. Strips hardcoded line breaks (container width controls wrapping). Name nodes after their HTML role ("Page Title", "Card: Revenue Label"). Params: parentId + content required. Phase 2+.

Deletes a node from the Figma document. NEVER deletes artboards (top-level frames) — only child nodes within an artboard. To rebuild a screen, create a NEW artboard alongside the existing one. Destructive and irreversible via the API — verify the nodeId with figma_inspect first if unsure.

Reads Figma document state — node properties, children, parent, text detail, pages, top-level page nodes, selection, component variants, or a build-manifest section lookup. Read-only, never blocked by phase gates. Use to verify state before/after edits, discover node IDs, or check what a component set supports. Params: target (required: "node"|"children"|"parent"|"text"|"pages"|"page"|"selection"|"variants"|"section") selects the read; nodeId (node/children/parent/text), depth (children, default 1), componentSetKey (variants), sectionName (section — HTML section name from the last build).

Lists cached DS assets from the local cache — text styles, fill (color) styles, or variables. Use to browse what mimic_discover_ds already cached before binding: find a textStyleId for figma_create_text, a fillStyleId for figma_create_shape, or a variable path for figma_update_node. Params: kind ("text_styles"|"fill_styles"|"variables", required), filter (keyword, fill_styles only), category (text|background|border|foreground|spacing|radius, variables only). Read-only.

Fills or resets a SLOT-type component property on an existing instance (Figma Slots, GA June 2026). action="fill" inserts a DS component instance into the slot (use configurationHints.slotProperties from figma_insert_component to find slotName). action="reset" restores the slot's default content. Params: nodeId (required), slotName (required), action ("fill"|"reset", default "fill"), componentKey (required for action="fill"). Requires Phase 2. Slot fills are recorded for build-report visibility only — never auto-replayed.

Mutates an existing Figma node or the editor's UI focus, dispatched by op. Ops: "text" (set text content), "text_style" (apply DS text style), "fill" (fillStyleId/fillVariable/raw fill), "layout" (sizing, padding, gap, alignment), "visibility" (show/hide), "position" (absolute x/y), "restyle" (artboard/frame fill+radius+stroke+padding+gap in one call), "move" (reparent via parentId+index), "select" (select+scroll into view), "page" (switch page by name/id). All ops except "select"/"page" require Phase 2 (DS discovered) and validate any *Variable path against the cached DS before sending. Use figma_delete_node (separate, destructive tool) to remove a node instead.

Recursively checks a node (and its children) against the current DS enforcement profile — flags hardcoded colors/fonts instead of variables/styles, missing text style bindings, and other DS violations. Use during Phase 3/4 QA, especially at the 20-op build checkpoint, before generating the report. Params: nodeId (required, typically the artboard root).

Sets the variable mode (e.g. light/dark) on a node — required on every new artboard, or DS variables render as black. By default sets the mode on ALL variable collections at once (pass modeIndex only). Pass collectionName to target a single collection instead. Params: nodeId (required, typically the artboard), modeIndex (required, 0=default/light, 1=dark), collectionName (optional). Requires Phase 2.

Loads the knowledge store: learned component recipes, layout/pattern data, DS gaps, user-defined rules, and meta stats (build counts, replay savings). Call at the start of a session to see what Mimic has already learned about this DS. Params: format ("json" default — structured data; "design_md" — renders the current DS + recipes as a DESIGN.md-style markdown string for documentation/handoff).

Saves a component recipe, layout pattern, DS gap, or user-defined design rule to the persistent knowledge store — the mechanism that lets Mimic learn across builds. Use "rule" when the user corrects build behavior in a generalizable way (e.g. "cards always have a header + content frame"); other types are usually written automatically by the build pipeline. Params: type ("component"|"pattern"|"gap"|"rule", required), id (unique key, required), data (entry payload, required).

Bulk chart builder — creates an entire chart in ONE call: container, visualization (native rectangles or stroke-free SVG), axis labels, grid lines, and legend, all bound to DS variables and text styles. Use for ANY HTML chart instead of hand-building; reduces 30-50 tool calls to 1. chartType: bar, line, donut, radar. Key params: parentId, chartType, title, data, dimensions, colors (neutral DS data palette — never Brand/Success/Warning/Error). Use mimic_compute_chart for geometry-only. Phase 2+.

Bulk table builder — creates an entire data table in ONE call: column frames, DS Table header cell + Table cell components, variants (cellVariants for per-value badge colors), text, and consistent row height. Use for ANY HTML data table instead of cell-by-cell insertion; reduces 200+ tool calls to 1. Requires table cell components in the DS (returns creation guidance if missing). Key params: parentId, columns (header/style/cellVariants), rows ("text|supporting" syntax), cellHeight. Phase 2+.

Complete DS discovery in two steps. Step 1: call with fileKey — discovers variables, text styles, components via plugin API, caches everything, stays at Phase 1. Step 2: call again with communitySearchResults (library names from Figma MCP search_design_system) — verifies no community libraries were missed, then advances to Phase 2 (build-ready). Build tools are BLOCKED until Step 2 completes. If a community library's variables are not discoverable via the plugin API (communityVariablesRequired response), fetch them via Figma MCP search_design_system and pass as externalVariables.

Maps HTML element types (button, input, badge, table, tab, avatar, dropdown, textarea, header, footer, sidebar, ...) to DS component keys for the current build. Call once after mimic_discover_ds with all section-level + control element types. With FIGMA_TOKEN configured, one call is enough — all library components are pre-cached and missing types are confirmed gaps. Without a token, call again with librarySearchResults (from Figma MCP search_design_system) to close the loop. Workflow position: Phase 1-2, right after DS discovery, before figma_insert_component.

START EVERY SESSION HERE. Returns Figma plugin connection status, the current build phase (0=idle through 5=report), enforcement profile, cached DS counts, knowledge store summary (learned components/patterns/gaps/rules), and a contextual hint telling you exactly what to call next. Also clears build-interrupt state after a plugin reconnect and warns if a completed build is missing its mandatory report. No params — call with no arguments.