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Connect Firebender to Figma

Connect Firebender to Figma to access your design files and convert designs into code.

What is Figma?

Figma is a collaborative design and prototyping platform that allows teams to create, share, and iterate on designs in real-time. With the Figma MCP integration, Firebender can:
  • Access design files and components
  • Extract styles, colors, and typography
  • Read layout information and constraints
  • Convert designs into code
  • Sync design changes with your codebase

Prerequisites

Before connecting Firebender to Figma, ensure you have:
  • Figma Desktop App: The Figma desktop application must be installed and running on your machine
  • MCP Dev Server Enabled: Enable the MCP dev server in Figma’s settings to allow external connections
Remote Figma MCP is not supported. You must use Figma Desktop with the local MCP server.Want remote MCP support? Comment on this thread and email Figma to request it.

Installation

Click the button below to install the Figma MCP server: Add to Firebender Or manually configure in your mcp.json:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "figma": {
      "url": "http://127.0.0.1:3845/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Use Cases

  • Design to Code: Convert Figma designs directly into React, Vue, or other framework components
  • Style Extraction: Pull design tokens, colors, and typography into your codebase
  • Component Sync: Keep your UI components in sync with design files
  • Layout Analysis: Get precise layout information for implementation