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Figma MCP server (desktop)

Local MCP server run by the Figma desktop app at http://127.0.0.1:3845/mcp that returns design context, metadata, screenshots and variables for the current selection or a linked node. It runs locally; the notes below cover how it authenticates.

Last verified 7 tools3 sources

Install

Claude Code

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Terminal
claude mcp add --transport http figma-desktop http://127.0.0.1:3845/mcp

Cursor

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JSON
{
     "mcpServers": {
       "figma-desktop": {
         "url": "http://127.0.0.1:3845/mcp"
       }
     }
}

Generic

JSON
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "figma-desktop": {
      "url": "http://127.0.0.1:3845/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Tools

get_design_context
Gets design context and code for a layer or selection.
get_metadata
Gets a lightweight XML outline of a selection.
get_screenshot
Takes a screenshot of your selection so your agent can see the design.
get_variable_defs
Gets the variables and styles used in your selection.
get_figjam
Converts FigJam diagrams to XML.
get_code_connect_map
Gets Code Connect mappings for selected instances.
add_code_connect_map
Maps a Figma component to its code component in your codebase.

As documented on October 17, 2026. A running server reports its current list through tools/list.

Notes and caveats

  • Figma strongly recommends the remote server instead; the desktop server is intended for specific organization and enterprise needs.
  • Enabled from Dev Mode in the Figma desktop app (no separate auth step; it uses the signed-in desktop app).
  • Requires the Figma desktop app and a Dev or Full seat on a Professional, Education, Organization, Government, or Enterprise plan.
  • It does not support writing to the canvas or sending UI to Figma; remote-only tools (use_figma, generate_figma_design, download_assets, create_new_file, upload_assets, generate_diagram, search_design_system, whoami and others) are not available.
  • It is the only option on Figma for Government, where MCP services are not yet included in Figma's FedRAMP audit.
  • Codex setup is documented only through the Codex app settings UI (MCP servers > Add server > Streamable HTTP, name figma-desktop, URL http://127.0.0.1:3845/mcp), so no CLI snippet is given.
  • VS Code setup is documented only through MCP: Add Server > HTTP with the same URL and server ID figma-desktop; no JSON snippet is given.

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FAQ

What does the Figma MCP server (desktop) do?

Local MCP server run by the Figma desktop app at http://127.0.0.1:3845/mcp that returns design context, metadata, screenshots and variables for the current selection or a linked node. The vendor documents 7 tools, including get_design_context, get_metadata, get_screenshot and get_variable_defs.

How do I add the Figma MCP server (desktop) to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http figma-desktop http://127.0.0.1:3845/mcp, copied from Figma's docs. This page also has snippets for Cursor and Generic.

Does the Figma MCP server (desktop) need authentication?

It uses a scheme other than OAuth or an API key, such as the session of the app or instance it runs in; the notes on this page describe it. Transport: Streamable HTTP. Status: GA, last checked October 17, 2026.

Sources

Last verified against 3 Figma pages, then re-checked independently.

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