How do I create a Figma Personal Access Token?

Log in to [**Figma**](https://figma.com), click your profile icon > **Settings** > **Personal access tokens**, click **Generate new token**, give it a name and copy the token immediately — it starts with `figd_` and won't be shown again.

How do I find a Figma file key?

The file key is the long alphanumeric string in the Figma URL. For example, in `figma.com/file/abc123xyz/My-Design`, the key is `abc123xyz`. You can also get recent files using the `get_recent_files` tool.

Can I export images from Figma designs?

Yes! Use `get_images` with the file key, node IDs and format (png, jpg, svg, pdf). You can set the scale (1x-4x) for raster formats. The API returns URLs to rendered images that you can download. Use `get_file_nodes` first to discover node IDs.

Can I read and reply to comments on a design?

Yes! Use `get_comments` to read all comments on a file, `post_comment` to add a new comment or reply (using comment_id), and `post_comment_reaction` to add emoji reactions. You can also pin comments to specific canvas positions using x/y coordinates.

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About Figma Alternative MCP Server

Connect your Figma account to any AI agent and gain full access to your design files, comments, components and version history through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Figma Alternative data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 16 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

File Inspection — Get complete document trees, specific nodes and their properties (frames, components, text, shapes)
Image Export — Render any node as PNG, JPG, SVG or PDF with configurable scale
Comments — Read, post and react to comments with canvas position pinning
Version History — Browse file versions with labels, descriptions and creator info
Components — Audit published component libraries across your team
Recent Files — Quickly find files you've been working on recently
Team Projects — List projects, their files and design system components

The Figma Alternative MCP Server exposes 16 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Figma Alternative to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Figma Alternative MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Figma Alternative

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Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Figma Alternative MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Figma Alternative through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Figma Alternative + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Figma Alternative MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Figma Alternative MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (16)

These 16 tools become available when you connect Figma Alternative to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

get_comment_reactions

Each reaction includes the emoji, the user who reacted and the creation date. Get reactions on a Figma comment

get_comments

Each comment includes the message, author, creation date, position on canvas (client_meta) and resolved status. Use this to review feedback, design discussions and review threads. Get comments on a Figma file

get_component

Returns the component name, description, owning file and node ID. Get a published component by key

get_file

Returns the file name, version, nodes hierarchy, styles, components and component sets. The file key is found in the file URL: figma.com/file/<FILE_KEY>/<name>. Optionally set depth to limit how many levels of the node tree are returned. Use this to explore the full structure of a design file. Get a Figma file by key

get_file_nodes

Returns the node tree, styles and components for each requested node. Use this to inspect individual frames or components without loading the entire file. Node IDs can be found in the file URL when selecting a node or from the file document tree. Get specific nodes from a Figma file

get_file_versions

Each version includes its ID, label, description, creation date, creator and whether it is the current version. Useful for tracking design changes and restoring previous versions. Get version history of a Figma file

get_image_fills

Returns image URLs and the nodes they are applied to. Useful for cataloging all images used in a design. Get image fills used in a Figma file

get_images

Specify the node IDs and output format (png, jpg, svg, pdf). Optionally set scale (1x-4x) for raster formats. Returns URLs to the rendered images. Useful for exporting assets, thumbnails or previews from design files. Render Figma nodes as images

get_project_files

Each file includes its key, name, creation date, last modified date and version. Optionally set branch_data to "true" to include branch information. Get files in a Figma project

get_recent_files

Returns file key, name, last modified date, thumbnail URL and associated project. Useful for quickly finding files you've been working on. Get recently accessed Figma files

get_team_component_sets

Useful for understanding the structure of the team's design system libraries. Get published component sets for a Figma team

get_team_components

Each component includes its key, name, description, owning file and creation metadata. Useful for auditing the team's design system. Get published components for a Figma team

get_team_projects

Each project has an ID, name and creation date. Use the team ID from the team URL or from get_user. Get projects in a Figma team

get_user

Returns user ID, email, handle, avatar URL and account type. Use this to verify your token is working correctly. Get the authenticated Figma user

post_comment

Requires the file key and message text. Optionally set a position on the canvas using x/y coordinates to pin the comment to a specific location, or reply to an existing comment using comment_id. Post a comment on a Figma file

post_comment_reaction

Provide the file key, comment ID and the emoji character (e.g. "👍", "❤️", "🔥"). Add a reaction to a Figma comment

Example Prompts for Figma Alternative in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Figma Alternative immediately.

"Show me my recently accessed Figma files."

"Show me all comments on my Mobile App v3 design file."

"Export the hero section frame from my Landing Page design as a PNG at 2x scale."

Troubleshooting Figma Alternative MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Figma Alternative to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Figma Alternative + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Figma Alternative MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.