Figma MCP
Official Figma MCP server. 2026 releases: `get_variable_defs` (DTCG tokens extraction), `$extensions` strip limitation (workaround to know), `use_figma` MCP write access (March 2026, agent-editable frames/variables/tokens), Code Connect multi-framework bridge. Pivot tool for AI-readable design↔code handoff.
Strengths
- The Figma plugin for Claude Code ships the server and Figma's official skills (figma-use, figma-generate-design, figma-generate-library, figma-code-connect): this is the real 'figma skill' that carousels wrongly credit to Anthropic
- Direct design token extraction from Figma, colors, typography, spacing without copy-paste
- Reduces design→code delta: Claude sees exact specs instead of guessing them
Limitations
- Barely usable without a paid seat: 6 read calls per month on the Starter plan or a View or Collab seat
- Partial coverage of complex components (variants, modes), validate case by case
Best for
- Rapid prototyping where Claude needs to respect tokens from the existing Figma design system
- Friction-free design→dev handoff: the developer gives specs to Claude via the MCP