The Figma API supports access and interactions with Figma's different products.

MCPAPI

What your agent can do

  • Read design context from the locally running Figma desktop application.

    Via MCP.

  • Read design context and use permitted Figma design/canvas tools.

    Via MCP.

  • view and extract any objects or layers

    Via API.

Tasks depend on the interface and permissions.

Connection methods

Choose a route that fits your agent.

MCP connection

Read design context from the locally running Figma desktop application.

MCP server URL
http://127.0.0.1:3845/mcp

Read design context and use permitted Figma design/canvas tools.

MCP server URL
https://mcp.figma.com/mcp

Authentication
Complete the Figma OAuth authentication flow and approve access.
API connection
API path
https://api.figma.com

Authentication
Create an OAuth app to use OAuth 2

Documentation & experience

  • 3 connection paths
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