Figma

Figma API accesses files, nodes (layers), components, styles, comments. File key from URL (figma.com/file/KEY/...). Scopes: files:read, file_comments:write, etc.

Data Model

• Files are design files. figma_get_file(file_key). Returns document with nodes.
• Nodes are layers (pages, frames, groups, shapes). Access via node_id from file. Tree structure.
• Components are reusable. figma_get_file_components(file_key).
• Styles are colors, text styles. figma_get_file_styles(file_key).
• Variables are design tokens. figma_get_local_variables.
• Comments on files. figma_get_comments(file_key), figma_post_comment.
• Projects group files. figma_get_project_files(project_id).

Gotchas

• File key from URL: figma.com/file/ABC123/Name → key is ABC123.
• Node ids: Required for node-specific ops. From file document tree.
• Image export: Use get_image with node_ids, format (png, jpg, svg), scale.
• Rate limit: 100 req/min. Batch image exports when possible.