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Figma Context MCP (Framelink MCP for Figma) is an MCP server that gives AI coding agents like Cursor simplified Figma layout and styling data.
TL;DR
Figma Context MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that lets Cursor and other AI coding tools read your Figma files. It is for developers who implement designs with AI agents. It simplifies Figma API responses to the most relevant layout and styling information and sends descriptive data, not framework-specific code.
- 16.1kGitHub stars
- +74new stars, week of Oct 25
- ~147.4kdownloads a week, +40% vs 4-week avg
- #21in MCP and agent tools this week
Figma Context MCP at a glance
- Category
- MCP and agent tools
- Maintained by
- Graham Lipsman (individual, @GLips on GitHub)
- License
- MIT
- Language
- TypeScript, JavaScript
- Repository
- github.com/GLips/Figma-Context-MCP
- Website
- www.framelink.ai
- npm package
- figma-developer-mcp 0.13.2
- Latest release
- v0.13.2 on GitHub, Jun 18, 2026
- First published
- Feb 13, 2025
What Figma Context MCP does
- Figma Context MCP fetches metadata for a pasted Figma file, frame, or group link so the agent can write code from it.
- Figma Context MCP simplifies and translates Figma API responses so only relevant layout and styling information reaches the model.
- Figma Context MCP sends descriptive JSON, preserving style names and component props, so the agent can use your own components and conventions.
- Figma Context MCP deduplicates styles and auto-detected duplicates to reduce payload size.
- Figma Context MCP supports Figma grid layouts and rich text styling as of recent releases.
- Figma Context MCP supports per-request Figma API keys.
- Figma Context MCP removes auto-generated and duplicate layer names from its output to avoid confusing the model.
How to install and start using Figma Context MCP
From npm
npm install -g figma-developer-mcpRequirements
- Node.js 20.20.0 or later
- A Figma API access token
- An AI coding client that supports MCP servers, such as Cursor
First steps
- Create a Figma personal access token.
- Add the figma-developer-mcp server to your editor's MCP configuration file with your key.
- Open your IDE's chat, such as agent mode in Cursor, and paste a link to a Figma file, frame, or group.
- Ask the agent to implement the design. It fetches the Figma metadata and writes the code.
Who Figma Context MCP is for
- Developers using Cursor agent mode to turn Figma designs into code
- Teams that want AI output to follow their own components and design system
- Developers building UIs for HTML and CSS, iOS, Android, or custom components from Figma
Limitations to know
- Figma Context MCP is specifically designed for use with Cursor, though other MCP clients can configure it.
- Figma Context MCP requires a Figma access token to use.
- Figma Context MCP sends design data, not code, so the agent still decides how to build each element.
- Team workflows and support for complex designs are listed as coming soon.
Is Figma Context MCP growing? Usage data
In the week of Oct 25–31, 2026, Figma Context MCP ranked #153 on the Devtoolwatch Board and #21 in MCP and agent tools, with a momentum score of 52 out of 100. Its main package had about 147.4k downloads that week, +40% against its own 4-week average.
Show the weekly numbers
| Week of | New stars |
|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | 50 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 53 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | 41 |
| Aug 30, 2026 | 55 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 67 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 51 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 42 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 74 |
The Board ranks tools by four signals each week: new stars, new stars for the repo's size, added downloads and download growth beyond the market. How the ranking works.
Figma Context MCP alternatives
Other MCP servers and agent tools on the Board in the week of Oct 25–31, 2026, by momentum:
| Rank | Tool | Stars | Downloads/wk |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | REAREA is an MCP server and CLI that lets coding agents reverse engineer native binaries, JavaScript and Electron apps, .NET assemblies,… | 415.5k | 760.6k |
| #2 | ha-mcpha-mcp is an unofficial Model Context Protocol server that lets AI assistants control and manage Home Assistant using natural language. | 5.4k | 118.1k |
| #3 | TregTreg is a registry and proxy that gives AI agents one token for a catalog of paid third-party API endpoints and team-shared tools. | 6.9k | 6.7k |
| #4 | Chrome DevTools MCPChrome DevTools MCP is an MCP server and CLI that lets coding agents control and inspect a live Chrome browser using Chrome DevTools. | 54.6k | 2.7M |
| #5 | codebase-memory-mcpHigh-performance code intelligence MCP server. Indexes codebases into a persistent knowledge graph — average repo in milliseconds. 162… | 47.9k | – |
| #6 | open-computer-use👾 Open Computer Use – Open-Source Alternative to Codex Computer Use | 2.8k | – |
Recent Figma Context MCP releases
Figma Context MCP FAQ
Is Figma Context MCP free and open source?
Yes. Figma Context MCP's source code is on GitHub (GLips/Figma-Context-MCP) under the MIT license, so you can use it for free.
How do I install Figma Context MCP?
Run npm install -g figma-developer-mcp. It needs Node.js >=20.20.0.
Is Figma Context MCP still maintained?
Yes. The GLips/Figma-Context-MCP repository was last updated on Oct 16, 2026, and the latest release, v0.13.2 on GitHub, came out on Jun 18, 2026.
How popular is Figma Context MCP?
Figma Context MCP has 16.1k GitHub stars as of Nov 1, 2026. It gained 74 new stars in the week of Oct 25–31, 2026, against a 12-week average of 51 a week. Its main package had about 147.4k downloads that week, +40% against its own 4-week average. That made it #21 among MCP servers and agent tools on the Devtoolwatch Board.
What are the best alternatives to Figma Context MCP?
Other MCP servers and agent tools on the Devtoolwatch Board in the week of Oct 25–31, 2026, by momentum: REA (#1), ha-mcp (#2), Treg (#3), Chrome DevTools MCP (#4), codebase-memory-mcp (#5). The alternatives table above has their numbers.
How is Figma Context MCP different from Figma's official MCP?
Figma Context MCP sends descriptive JSON, while Figma's MCP sends prescriptive React and Tailwind code, according to Framelink. Framelink says its output is about 40% smaller, keeps style names, and represents nested components accurately.
Can I use Figma Context MCP outside Cursor, such as in VS Code?
Figma Context MCP works with code editors and AI clients that manage MCP servers through a configuration file. The README says it is specifically designed for Cursor. The sources do not name VS Code.
Why not just paste screenshots into the agent?
Figma Context MCP's README says Cursor is better at one-shotting designs accurately with Figma design data than with alternatives like pasting screenshots.
Does Figma Context MCP reduce token usage?
Yes. Figma Context MCP simplifies Figma API data, and v0.13.0 introduced a default output format that cuts token usage roughly in half.
Sources
Figma Context MCP README badge
Maintainers can show the tool's weekly Board rank in their README:
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