diamitani Figma MCP
Use this reference when the task includes mockups, interface boards, storyboards, polished diagrams, or design-system-like layout work.
Official doc:
https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/35281186390679-Figma-MCP-collection-How-to-setup-the-Figma-desktop-MCP-server
Working Mode
Treat Figma MCP as a production surface for the already-reasoned design packet.
The order is:
- define the workflow story
- choose the artifact format
- map frames and sections
- instruct Figma MCP with concrete actions
- refine spacing, type, color, and grouping
What To Hand Off To Figma MCP
Before using Figma MCP, prepare:
- frame list with names and sizes
- section hierarchy
- on-canvas text blocks
- component list
- connector or annotation plan
- visual direction note
Strong Figma MCP Requests
Prefer requests like:
- create a 1600x1200 architecture board with four horizontal layers named Experience, Orchestration, Systems, and Control
- place six rounded cards in a 12-column grid with 32px outer margin and 24px gutters
- connect the cards with directional arrows and add a small legend in the lower right
- restyle the board with a restrained graphite, ivory, and electric-blue palette
- turn these repeated cards into a reusable component set with default, active, and warning variants
Avoid vague requests like:
- make it prettier
- design a cool screen
- add some nice colors
Visual Direction Heuristics
- For enterprise workflow boards, use strong alignment, disciplined spacing, and one accent color.
- For product concept images, anchor the scene around one focal panel and one supporting annotation rail.
- For architecture posters, prefer layered depth and labels over decorative illustration noise.
- For AI-heavy systems, combine technical scaffolding with one memorable hero motif such as a signal path, orbital mesh, or luminous control grid.
If Figma MCP Is Unavailable
Return a build-ready spec with:
- frame names
- dimensions
- grid
- palette
- type scale
- card list
- connector directions
- copy for every visible label