• ASSETS
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  • DATA
  • HUMAN

How to export design assets with your AI

Connect Figma to your agent to pull specific design elements directly into your development workflow. It handles the selection and rendering so you don't have to.

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Short answer

How can I export design assets using my AI?

Your agent identifies the exact Figma nodes you want and renders them as images. You'll get the specific assets required for your code without leaving your chat interface. This process turns design layers into usable files.

The results.

Where your assets land.

The AI moves design data from Figma into your hands.

ASSETS

Ready to use images

The agent renders selected nodes as image files. You get the exact visual you need for your project.

CODE

Directly in your editor

Once the agent gets the images, you can immediately reference them in your local files or codebases.

DATA

Node properties

The agent pulls the underlying structure of design elements. This helps you map design values to CSS or code properties.

HUMAN

Manual design tweaks

The AI doesn't edit the Figma file itself. You still need to jump into Figma if you want to change colors or spacing.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The agent bridges the gap between a Figma canvas and your local files.

  1. Locate design elements

    The agent scans your Figma file to find the specific layers or components you mentioned.

    get_file_nodes

  2. Render visual assets

    The agent converts those identified nodes into high-quality image files.

    get_images

  3. Verify node data

    The agent checks the properties of the selected nodes to ensure they match your requirements.

    get_file_nodes

  4. Deliver the files

    The agent provides the rendered images so you can use them in your development environment.

    get_images

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the export process.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual Figma file URL or specific layer names.

Figma Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ivWhA3xt4LH36A28LVWbb3vsRp3bTbRWHh24w7Lb/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Figma capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "figma-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ivWhA3xt4LH36A28LVWbb3vsRp3bTbRWHh24w7Lb/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find the 'Primary Button' component in this Figma file and export it as a PNG: [URL]

  • Get the images for all the icons inside the 'Navigation Bar' frame in this file: [URL]

  • Identify the nodes for the 'Hero Section' in [URL] and render them as images.

  • I need the image assets for the logo in this Figma file: [URL]

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Start here

Connect Figma once, then ask.

Just link your Figma account once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your agent to grab assets.

Connect Figma to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI edit my Figma designs?

    No. The AI can only read nodes and render images. It cannot move layers or change colors in your Figma file.

  • 02

    What file formats can I get?

    The agent uses the get_images tool to render nodes as image files for your use.

  • 03

    Can the AI create new components in Figma?

    No. The tools only allow the agent to retrieve existing nodes and images.

  • 04

    Does the AI see my whole Figma account?

    No. The agent only accesses the specific files you provide in your prompt.

  • 05

    Can I export SVG files through the agent?

    The agent uses the get_images tool to render the requested nodes as images.

  • More questions about Figma? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Figma Connector can do

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