This project implements a Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration between AI agent (Cursor, Claude Code) and Figma, allowing AI agent to communicate with Figma for reading designs and modifying them programmatically.
cursorfigmavideo.mp4
src/talk_to_figma_mcp/- TypeScript MCP server for Figma integrationsrc/cursor_mcp_plugin/- Figma plugin for communicating with Cursorsrc/socket.ts- WebSocket server that facilitates communication between the MCP server and Figma plugin
- Install Bun if you haven't already:
curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash- Run setup, this will also install MCP in your Cursor's active project
bun setup- Start the Websocket server
bun socket- NEW Install Figma plugin from Figma community page or install locally
Bulk text content replacement
Thanks to @dusskapark for contributing the bulk text replacement feature. Here is the demo video.
Instance Override Propagation Another contribution from @dusskapark Propagate component instance overrides from a source instance to multiple target instances with a single command. This feature dramatically reduces repetitive design work when working with component instances that need similar customizations. Check out our demo video.
Add the server to your Cursor MCP configuration in ~/.cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"TalkToFigma": {
"command": "bunx",
"args": ["cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp@latest"]
}
}
}Start the WebSocket server:
bun socket- In Figma, go to Plugins > Development > New Plugin
- Choose "Link existing plugin"
- Select the
src/cursor_mcp_plugin/manifest.jsonfile - The plugin should now be available in your Figma development plugins
- Install bun via powershell
powershell -c "irm bun.sh/install.ps1|iex"- Uncomment the hostname
0.0.0.0insrc/socket.ts
// uncomment this to allow connections in windows wsl
hostname: "0.0.0.0",- Start the websocket
bun socket- Start the WebSocket server
- Install the MCP server in Cursor
- Open Figma and run the Cursor MCP Plugin
- Connect the plugin to the WebSocket server by joining a channel using
join_channel - Use Cursor to communicate with Figma using the MCP tools
To develop, update your mcp config to direct to your local directory.
{
"mcpServers": {
"TalkToFigma": {
"command": "bun",
"args": ["/path-to-repo/src/talk_to_figma_mcp/server.ts"]
}
}
}The MCP server provides the following tools for interacting with Figma:
get_document_info- Get information about the current Figma documentget_selection- Get information about the current selectionread_my_design- Get detailed node information about the current selection without parametersget_node_info- Get detailed information about a specific nodeget_nodes_info- Get detailed information about multiple nodes by providing an array of node IDsset_focus- Set focus on a specific node by selecting it and scrolling viewport to itset_selections- Set selection to multiple nodes and scroll viewport to show them
get_annotations- Get all annotations in the current document or specific nodeset_annotation- Create or update an annotation with markdown supportset_multiple_annotations- Batch create/update multiple annotations efficientlyscan_nodes_by_types- Scan for nodes with specific types (useful for finding annotation targets)
get_reactions- Get all prototype reactions from nodes with visual highlight animationset_default_connector- Set a copied FigJam connector as the default connector style for creating connections (must be set before creating connections)create_connections- Create FigJam connector lines between nodes, based on prototype flows or custom mapping
create_rectangle- Create a new rectangle with position, size, and optional namecreate_frame- Create a new frame with position, size, and optional namecreate_section- Create a section to group related content on the canvascreate_text- Create a new text node with customizable font properties
scan_text_nodes- Scan text nodes with intelligent chunking for large designsset_text_content- Set the text content of a single text nodeset_multiple_text_contents- Batch update multiple text nodes efficiently
set_layout_mode- Set the layout mode and wrap behavior of a frame (NONE, HORIZONTAL, VERTICAL)set_padding- Set padding values for an auto-layout frame (top, right, bottom, left)set_axis_align- Set primary and counter axis alignment for auto-layout framesset_layout_sizing- Set horizontal and vertical sizing modes for auto-layout frames (FIXED, HUG, FILL)set_item_spacing- Set distance between children in an auto-layout frame
set_fill_color- Set the fill color of a node (RGBA)set_stroke_color- Set the stroke color and weight of a nodeset_corner_radius- Set the corner radius of a node with optional per-corner controlset_image_fill- Fill a node with an image from a local file path, URL, or base64 data (FILL, FIT, CROP, or TILE)
move_node- Move a node to a new positionresize_node- Resize a node with new dimensionsdelete_node- Delete a nodedelete_multiple_nodes- Delete multiple nodes at once efficientlyclone_node- Create a copy of an existing node with optional position offsetrename_node- Rename a nodeset_parent- Move a node into a new parent (section, frame or group), preserving its absolute position by default
get_styles- Get information about local stylesget_local_components- Get information about local componentscreate_component_instance- Create an instance of a componentget_instance_overrides- Extract override properties from a selected component instanceset_instance_overrides- Apply extracted overrides to target instances
export_node_as_image- Export a node as an image (PNG, JPG, SVG, or PDF) - limited support on image currently returning base64 as text
join_channel- Join a specific channel to communicate with Figma
The MCP server includes several helper prompts to guide you through complex design tasks:
design_strategy- Best practices for working with Figma designsread_design_strategy- Best practices for reading Figma designstext_replacement_strategy- Systematic approach for replacing text in Figma designsannotation_conversion_strategy- Strategy for converting manual annotations to Figma's native annotationsswap_overrides_instances- Strategy for transferring overrides between component instances in Figmareaction_to_connector_strategy- Strategy for converting Figma prototype reactions to connector lines using the output of 'get_reactions', and guiding the use 'create_connections' in sequence
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Navigate to the Figma plugin directory:
cd src/cursor_mcp_plugin -
Edit code.js and ui.html
When working with the Figma MCP:
- Always join a channel before sending commands
- Get document overview using
get_document_infofirst - Check current selection with
get_selectionbefore modifications - Use appropriate creation tools based on needs:
create_framefor containerscreate_rectanglefor basic shapescreate_textfor text elements
- Verify changes using
get_node_info - Use component instances when possible for consistency
- Handle errors appropriately as all commands can throw exceptions
- For large designs:
- Use chunking parameters in
scan_text_nodes - Monitor progress through WebSocket updates
- Implement appropriate error handling
- Use chunking parameters in
- For text operations:
- Use batch operations when possible
- Consider structural relationships
- Verify changes with targeted exports
- For converting legacy annotations:
- Scan text nodes to identify numbered markers and descriptions
- Use
scan_nodes_by_typesto find UI elements that annotations refer to - Match markers with their target elements using path, name, or proximity
- Categorize annotations appropriately with
get_annotations - Create native annotations with
set_multiple_annotationsin batches - Verify all annotations are properly linked to their targets
- Delete legacy annotation nodes after successful conversion
- Visualize prototype noodles as FigJam connectors:
- Use
get_reactionsto extract prototype flows, - set a default connector with
set_default_connector, - and generate connector lines with
create_connectionsfor clear visual flow mapping.
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