Figma Automation

1. Get File Data and Components

When to use: User wants to inspect Figma design files or extract component information

Tool sequence:

1. FIGMA_DISCOVER_FIGMA_RESOURCES - Extract IDs from Figma URLs [Prerequisite]
2. FIGMA_GET_FILE_JSON - Get file data (simplified by default) [Required]
3. FIGMA_GET_FILE_NODES - Get specific node data [Optional]
4. FIGMA_GET_FILE_COMPONENTS - List published components [Optional]
5. FIGMA_GET_FILE_COMPONENT_SETS - List component sets [Optional]

Key parameters:

• file_key: File key from URL (e.g., 'abc123XYZ' from figma.com/design/abc123XYZ/...)
• ids: Comma-separated node IDs (NOT an array)
• depth: Tree traversal depth (2 for pages and top-level children)
• simplify: True for AI-friendly format (70%+ size reduction)

Pitfalls:

• Only supports Design files; FigJam boards and Slides return 400 errors
• ids must be a comma-separated string, not an array
• Node IDs may be dash-formatted (1-541) in URLs but need colon format (1:541) for API
• Broad ids/depth can trigger oversized payloads (413); narrow scope or reduce depth
• Response data may be in data_preview instead of data

2. Export and Render Images

When to use: User wants to export design assets as images

Tool sequence:

1. FIGMA_GET_FILE_JSON - Find node IDs to export [Prerequisite]
2. FIGMA_RENDER_IMAGES_OF_FILE_NODES - Render nodes as images [Required]
3. FIGMA_DOWNLOAD_FIGMA_IMAGES - Download rendered images [Optional]
4. FIGMA_GET_IMAGE_FILLS - Get image fill URLs [Optional]

Key parameters:

• file_key: File key
• ids: Comma-separated node IDs to render
• format: 'png', 'svg', 'jpg', or 'pdf'
• scale: Scale factor (0.01-4.0) for PNG/JPG
• images: Array of {node_id, file_name, format} for downloads

Pitfalls:

• Images return as node_id-to-URL map; some IDs may be null (failed renders)
• URLs are temporary (valid ~30 days)
• Images capped at 32 megapixels; larger requests auto-scaled down

3. Extract Design Tokens

When to use: User wants to extract design tokens for development

Tool sequence:

1. FIGMA_EXTRACT_DESIGN_TOKENS - Extract colors, typography, spacing [Required]
2. FIGMA_DESIGN_TOKENS_TO_TAILWIND - Convert to Tailwind config [Optional]

Key parameters:

• file_key: File key
• include_local_styles: Include local styles (default true)
• include_variables: Include Figma variables
• tokens: Full tokens object from extraction (for Tailwind conversion)

Pitfalls:

• Tailwind conversion requires the full tokens object including total_tokens and sources
• Do not strip fields from the extraction response before passing to conversion

4. Manage Comments and Versions

When to use: User wants to view or add comments, or inspect version history

Tool sequence:

1. FIGMA_GET_COMMENTS_IN_A_FILE - List all file comments [Optional]
2. FIGMA_ADD_A_COMMENT_TO_A_FILE - Add a comment [Optional]
3. FIGMA_GET_REACTIONS_FOR_A_COMMENT - Get comment reactions [Optional]
4. FIGMA_GET_VERSIONS_OF_A_FILE - Get version history [Optional]

Key parameters:

• file_key: File key
• as_md: Return comments in Markdown format
• message: Comment text
• comment_id: Comment ID for reactions

Pitfalls:

• Comments can be positioned on specific nodes using client_meta
• Reply comments cannot be nested (only one level of replies)

5. Browse Projects and Teams

When to use: User wants to list team projects or files

Tool sequence:

1. FIGMA_GET_PROJECTS_IN_A_TEAM - List team projects [Optional]
2. FIGMA_GET_FILES_IN_A_PROJECT - List project files [Optional]
3. FIGMA_GET_TEAM_STYLES - List team published styles [Optional]

Key parameters:

• team_id: Team ID from URL (figma.com/files/team/TEAM_ID/...)
• project_id: Project ID

Pitfalls:

• Team ID cannot be obtained programmatically; extract from Figma URL
• Only published styles/components are returned by team endpoints

Common Patterns

URL Parsing

Extract IDs from Figma URLs:

1. Call FIGMA_DISCOVER_FIGMA_RESOURCES with figma_url
2. Extract file_key, node_id, team_id from response
3. Convert dash-format node IDs (1-541) to colon format (1:541)

Node Traversal

1. Call FIGMA_GET_FILE_JSON with depth=2 for overview
2. Identify target nodes from the response
3. Call again with specific ids and higher depth for details

Known Pitfalls

File Type Support:

• GET_FILE_JSON only supports Design files (figma.com/design/ or figma.com/file/)
• FigJam boards (figma.com/board/) and Slides (figma.com/slides/) are NOT supported

Node ID Formats:

• URLs use dash format: node-id=1-541
• API uses colon format: 1:541

Quick Reference

When to Use

This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.

Limitations

• Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
• Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
• Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.