Figma MCP Server (planetabhi)

A local MCP server with full Figma REST API coverage. Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, the Gemini CLI, and any MCP client. Available on npm and the official MCP Registry.

People connecting design tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in TypeScript.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-08-23 · ★ 8 · #6 OF 74 MAINTAINED DESIGN · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

NOASSERTION · TypeScript servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Figma MCP Server (planetabhi)

before you install - you'll need

FIGMA_API_KEY

Environment variables documented in the project's README - it lists which are required and which have defaults.

Claude Code

claude mcp add planetabhi-figma-mcp-server -- npx -y figma-mcp-server

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "planetabhi-figma-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "figma-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license no standard license detected - usage rights unclear; check the repo before commercial use

npm package figma-mcp-server - unscoped; check the name against the project README before installing

registry namespace io.github.planetabhi is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · What Figma MCP Server (planetabhi) can do

Prose above is summarized from the project's README and registry record - no invented capabilities.

Latest releases

v3.1.1 · 2026-08-15

sync Figma spec · add Folders endpoints, remove deprecated Projects tools

v3.1.0 · 2026-08-09

remove SSE transport, add scheduled spec-sync

v3.0.2 · 2026-08-07

v3.0.x: Full Figma API coverage

04 · Who maintains Figma MCP Server (planetabhi)

Figma MCP Server is maintained by planetabhi. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to May 2025.

05 · Facts

repository: github.com/planetabhi/figma-mcp-server
category: design - ranked #6 of 74 actively-maintained design servers as of 2026-08-25.
release cadence: 3 releases in the last 90 days (latest 2026-08-15)
registry: io.github.planetabhi/figma-mcp-server (active, first published 2026-08-05 · 4 versions)
packages: npm:figma-mcp-server

06 · Figma MCP Server (planetabhi) FAQ

What is Figma MCP Server (planetabhi)?

A local MCP server with full Figma REST API coverage. Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, the Gemini CLI, and any MCP client. Available on npm and the official MCP Registry.

Is Figma MCP Server (planetabhi) still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-08-23 and it shipped 3 releases in the last 90 days. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Figma MCP Server (planetabhi)?

Run `npx -y figma-mcp-server`. The README documents one environment variable (FIGMA_API_KEY) to set first. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Figma MCP Server (planetabhi) run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

07 · Alternatives to Figma MCP Server (planetabhi)

Alternatives to Figma MCP Server (planetabhi)

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