cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration between Cursor AI and Figma that enables Cursor to read designs and modify them programmatically through AI.

One-Minute Overview#

Cursor Talk to Figma MCP is a bridge connecting Cursor AI editor with Figma design tools, allowing Cursor's intelligent agents to communicate bidirectionally with Figma. Designers and developers can programmatically modify Figma designs, converting manual operations into automated workflows to significantly improve design iteration efficiency.

Core Value: Enables programmatic operations on design files, automating repetitive design tasks and increasing design modification efficiency.

Quick Start#

Installation Difficulty: Medium - Requires configuring MCP server, WebSocket server, and installing Figma plugin

# Install Bun if you haven't already
curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash

# Run setup (this will also install MCP in your Cursor project)
# Start the WebSocket server

Is this suitable for my scenario?

✅ Design System Maintenance: Batch update component instance overrides

✅ Content Localization: Mass replacement of text content in designs

✅ Design Automation: Convert manual annotations to Figma native annotations

❌ Simple One-time Design Modifications: Manual operations are faster for small changes

❌ No Programming Experience: Requires basic TypeScript and command line knowledge

Core Capabilities#

1. Document & Selection Operations - Complete Control Over Design File Structure#

Provides functions to get document info, selection status, and node details Actual Value: Enables AI to understand the structure and organization of design files, laying the foundation for subsequent operations

2. Batch Text Processing - Large-Scale Content Updates#

Intelligently scans text nodes with support for single and multi-node text content batch modifications Actual Value: Enables quick replacement of all text content in design mockups, supporting multilingual design and content updates

3. Component Instance Management - Efficient Handling of Design Components#

Get and set component instance overrides, support propagating modifications across multiple target instances Actual Value: Simplifies design system maintenance, ensures consistency of component variants, and reduces repetitive design work

4. Auto Layout Control - Precise Design Layout Control#

Set layout modes, padding, alignment, and spacing properties Actual Value: Automates design layout adjustments, responsive to different screen sizes and design specifications

5. Styling & Visual Effects - Unified Design Language#

Set fill colors, stroke colors, corner radius, and other visual properties Actual Value: Ensures design system consistency, quick application of brand colors and style guidelines

Technical Stack & Integration#

Development Language: TypeScript Key Dependencies: Bun runtime, WebSocket server, Model Context Protocol (MCP) Integration Method: MCP Server / Figma Plugin / WebSocket Communication

Maintenance Status#

Development Activity: Actively maintained with recent commits and releases
Recent Updates: New features recently added (bulk text replacement, instance override propagation)
Community Response: Contributors have participated in developing project features

Documentation & Learning Resources#

Documentation Quality: Comprehensive, including detailed MCP tool documentation and best practice guides
Official Documentation: https://github.com/grab/cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp
Example Code: Provides examples and video tutorials for various use cases