Question 1

What is Figma MCP for ChatGPT and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Figma MCP for ChatGPT is a connector that integrates Figma with ChatGPT through Ravenala's collaborative interface. It enables natural conversation-based design workflows, allowing you to query design files, extract components, and automate design tasks directly through chat. The Model Context Protocol ensures seamless communication between both platforms.

Question 2

How do I set up the Figma Connector for ChatGPT?

Accepted Answer

Setting up the Figma Connector for ChatGPT requires installing Ravenala's MCP client and connecting your Figma account through API authentication. Simply follow the configuration wizard, authorize Figma access, and start chatting with your design files. The entire setup takes just a few minutes with our guided interface.

Question 3

Can Figma AI help with design automation and workflows?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Figma AI through our MCP integration automates repetitive design tasks, generates component variations, and provides intelligent design suggestions. You can batch process assets, create design systems documentation, and even generate code snippets from your Figma components using natural language commands.

Question 4

What are the main benefits of using Figma with ChatGPT?

Accepted Answer

Combining Figma with ChatGPT streamlines design workflows by enabling conversational design queries, automated documentation generation, and intelligent asset management. You can extract design tokens, analyze component usage, generate style guides, and collaborate more effectively with developers through natural language interactions.

Question 5

Is the Figma MCP integration compatible with team accounts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Figma MCP for ChatGPT fully supports team accounts and organization-level access. Team members can collaborate through shared chat interfaces, access project files based on permissions, and maintain consistent design workflows. Enterprise features include advanced security controls and audit logging capabilities.

Question 6

What design tasks can I automate with Figma AI?

Accepted Answer

Figma AI can automate component creation, batch asset exports, design token extraction, style guide generation, and accessibility audits. You can also generate design variants, optimize layouts for different screen sizes, and create comprehensive design documentation through simple conversational commands.

Question 7

How secure is the Figma Connector for ChatGPT integration?

Accepted Answer

Security is paramount in our Figma Connector for ChatGPT. All communications use encrypted protocols, API keys are stored securely, and we never cache your design files. The integration respects Figma's permission system, ensuring team members only access files they're authorized to view.

Question 8

Can I extract design tokens from Figma using ChatGPT?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The Figma MCP integration excels at extracting design tokens, colors, typography, spacing, and component properties. Simply ask ChatGPT to analyze your Figma file, and it will provide structured design token data in your preferred format, whether JSON, CSS variables, or style dictionaries.

Question 9

What troubleshooting options exist for Figma AI connectivity?

Accepted Answer

Common Figma AI connectivity issues stem from API authorization, network permissions, or file access rights. Our built-in diagnostics tool identifies problems quickly, while comprehensive documentation covers authentication refreshing, permission troubleshooting, and network configuration. Support chat provides real-time assistance when needed.

Question 10

How does pricing work for Figma MCP ChatGPT integration?

Accepted Answer

Ravenala's Figma MCP integration follows transparent usage-based pricing tied to API calls and file operations. We offer generous free tiers for individual designers, flexible team plans, and enterprise solutions with custom pricing. No hidden fees, just straightforward costs that scale with your design workflow needs.

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Figma MCP tools

add-a-comment-to-a-filePosts a new comment to a Figma file or branch, optionally replying to an existing root comment (replies cannot be nested); `region height` and `region width` in `client meta` must be positive if defining a comment region.

add-a-comment-to-a-file

add-a-reaction-to-a-commentPosts a specified emoji reaction to an existing comment in a Figma file or branch, requiring valid file key and comment id.

add-a-reaction-to-a-comment

create-a-webhookCreates a Figma webhook for a `team id` to send post notifications for an `event type` to a publicly accessible https `endpoint`; an initial ping is sent unless `status` is `paused`.

create-a-webhook

create-dev-resourcesCreates and attaches multiple uniquely-urled development resources to specified Figma nodes, up to 10 per node.

create-dev-resources

create-modify-delete-variablesManages variables, collections, modes, and their values in a Figma file via batch create/update/delete operations; use temporary ids to link new related items in one request and ensure `variablemodevalues` match the target variable's `resolvedtype`.

create-modify-delete-variables

delete-a-commentDeletes a specific comment from a Figma file or branch, provided the authenticated user is the original author of the comment.

delete-a-comment

delete-a-reactionDeletes a specific emoji reaction from a comment in a Figma file; the user must have originally created the reaction.

delete-a-reaction

delete-a-webhookPermanently deletes an existing webhook, identified by its unique `webhook id`; this operation is irreversible.

delete-a-webhook

delete-dev-resourceDeletes a development resource (used to link Figma design elements to external developer information like code or tasks) from a specified Figma file.

delete-dev-resource

design-tokens-to-tailwindConvert design tokens to tailwind css configuration.

design-tokens-to-tailwind

detect-backgroundDetect background layers for selected nodes.

detect-background

discover-figma-resources🔍 smart Figma resource discovery - never guess ids again! 🎯 easiest method: just paste any Figma url to get all ids: • file urls: https://www.

discover-figma-resources

download-figma-imagesDownload images from Figma file nodes.

download-figma-images

extract-design-tokensExtract design tokens from Figma files.

extract-design-tokens

extract-prototype-interactionsExtract prototype interactions and animations from Figma files.

extract-prototype-interactions

get-activity-logsRetrieves activity log events from Figma, allowing filtering by event types, time range, and pagination.

get-activity-logs

get-a-webhookRetrieves detailed information about a specific webhook by its id, provided the webhook exists and is accessible to the user.

get-a-webhook

get-comments-in-a-fileRetrieves all comments from an existing Figma file, identified by a valid `file key`, returning details like content, author, position, and reactions, with an option for markdown formatted content.

get-comments-in-a-file

get-componentGet component data with automatic simplification.

get-component

get-component-setRetrieves detailed metadata for a specific published Figma component set using its unique `key`.

get-component-set

get-current-userRetrieves detailed information for the currently authenticated Figma user.

get-current-user

get-dev-resourcesRetrieves development resources (e.

get-dev-resources

get-file-componentsRetrieves published components from a Figma file, which must be a main file (not a branch) acting as a library.

get-file-components

get-file-component-setsRetrieves all published component sets from the specified Figma main file (file key must not be for a branch).

get-file-component-sets

get-file-jsonGet Figma file data with automatic simplification.

get-file-json

get-files-in-a-projectFetches a list of files in a Figma project, optionally including branch metadata.

get-files-in-a-project

get-file-stylesRetrieves a list of published styles (like colors, text attributes, effects, and layout grids) from a specified main Figma file (not a branch).

get-file-styles

get-image-fillsRetrieves temporary (14-day expiry) download urls for all image fills in a Figma file; requires `imageref` from `paint` objects to map urls.

get-image-fills

get-library-analytics-component-action-dataRetrieves component insertion and detachment analytics for a specified Figma library, groupable by 'component' or 'team' and filterable by a date range (yyyy-mm-dd).

get-library-analytics-component-action-data

get-library-analytics-component-usage-dataRetrieves component usage analytics for a specified Figma library file (identified by `file key`), with data groupable by 'component' or 'file'.

get-library-analytics-component-usage-data

get-library-analytics-style-action-dataRetrieves style usage analytics (insertions, detachments) for a Figma library, grouped by 'style' or 'team'; if providing a date range, ensure end date is not before start date.

get-library-analytics-style-action-data

get-library-analytics-style-usage-dataRetrieves style usage analytics for a Figma library (specified by a valid `file key`), allowing data to be grouped by 'file' or 'style'.

get-library-analytics-style-usage-data

get-library-analytics-variable-action-dataRetrieves weekly, paginated analytics data on variable insertions and detachments for a specified Figma library (identified by `file key`), groupable by 'variable' or 'team', and filterable by an optional date range.

get-library-analytics-variable-action-data

get-library-analytics-variable-usage-dataRetrieves paginated analytics data on variable usage from a specified Figma library, grouped by 'file' or 'variable', for libraries with enabled analytics.

get-library-analytics-variable-usage-data

get-local-variablesRetrieves all local/remote variables for a Figma file/branch; crucial for obtaining mode-specific values which `/v1/files/{file key}/variables/published` omits.

get-local-variables

get-paymentsRetrieves a user's payment information for a Figma plugin, widget, or community file; the authenticated identity must own the resource.

get-payments

get-projects-in-a-teamRetrieves projects within a specified Figma team that are visible to the authenticated user.

get-projects-in-a-team

get-published-variablesRetrieves variables published from a specified Figma file; this API is available only to full members of enterprise organizations.

get-published-variables

get-reactions-for-a-commentRetrieves reactions for a specific comment in a Figma file.

get-reactions-for-a-comment