What is Glips Figma Context Mcp

GLips_Figma-Context-MCP is a server that allows Cursor to access Figma design files using the Model Context Protocol, enhancing the accuracy of design implementation.

Use cases

Use cases include implementing designs directly from Figma into code, generating UI components based on Figma layouts, and enhancing collaboration between designers and developers.

How to use

To use GLips_Figma-Context-MCP, open Cursor in agent mode, paste a link to a Figma file, frame, or group, and request Cursor to perform actions with the design data.

Key features

Key features include simplified and translated responses from the Figma API, reducing context for improved AI accuracy, and seamless integration with Cursor for efficient design implementation.

Where to use

GLips_Figma-Context-MCP is primarily used in design and development environments where Figma files are utilized for UI/UX design and coding.

Figma MCP Server

Give Cursor access to your Figma files with this Model Context Protocol server.

When Cursor has access to Figma design data, it’s way better at one-shotting designs accurately than alternative approaches like pasting screenshots.

Demo Video

Watch a demo of building a UI in Cursor with Figma design data

How it works

1. Open Cursor’s composer in agent mode.
2. Paste a link to a Figma file, frame, or group.
3. Ask Cursor to do something with the Figma file—e.g. implement a design.
4. Cursor will fetch the relevant metadata from Figma and use it to write your code.

This MCP server is specifically designed for use with Cursor. Before responding with context from the Figma API, it simplifies and translates the response so only the most relevant layout and styling information is provided to the model.

Reducing the amount of context provided to the model helps make the AI more accurate and the responses more relevant.

Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies with pnpm install
3. Copy .env.example to .env and fill in your Figma API access token. Only read access is required.

Connecting to Cursor

Start the development server

> pnpm dev
# Initializing Figma MCP Server in HTTP mode on port 3333...
# HTTP server listening on port 3333
# SSE endpoint available at http://localhost:3333/sse
# Message endpoint available at http://localhost:3333/messages

Connect Cursor to the MCP server

Once the server is running, connect Cursor to the MCP server in Cursor’s settings, under the features tab.

After the server has been connected, you can confirm Cursor’s has a valid connection before getting started. If you get a green dot and the tools show up, you’re good to go!

Start using Composer with your Figma designs

Once the MCP server is connected, you can start using the tools in Cursor’s composer, as long as the composer is in agent mode.

Dropping a link to a Figma file in the composer and asking Cursor to do something with it should automatically trigger the get-file tool.

Most Figma files end up being huge, so you’ll probably want to link to a specific frame or group within the file. With a single element selected, you can hit CMD + L to copy the link to the element. You can also find it in the context menu:

Once you have a link to a specific element, you can drop it in the composer and ask Cursor to do something with it.

Inspect Responses

To inspect responses from the MCP server more easily, you can run the inspect command, which launches the @modelcontextprotocol/inspector web UI for triggering tool calls and reviewing responses:

pnpm inspect
# > [email protected] inspect
# > pnpx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector
#
# Starting MCP inspector...
# Proxy server listening on port 3000
#
# 🔍 MCP Inspector is up and running at http://localhost:5173 🚀

Available Tools

The server provides the following MCP tools:

get-file

Fetches information about a Figma file.

Parameters:

• fileKey (string): The key of the Figma file to fetch
• depth (number, optional): How many levels deep to traverse the node tree

get-node

Fetches information about a specific node within a Figma file.

Parameters:

• fileKey (string): The key of the Figma file containing the node
• nodeId (string): The ID of the node to fetch