AppStrings.How it works
APPLICATION × AGENT

Codex Figma integration

Design files and connect the desktop application to agents through official and community MCP servers. For Codex, 1 route is explicitly documented by the integration maintainer.

Connection options for Codex

MCP · Live app

Figma desktop MCP

Read design context from Figma using its built-in local MCP server.

Platforms: macOS, Windows

Codex · Documented

The integration documentation explicitly names this client.

Requirements and limitations

Figma desktop and a Dev or Full seat on an eligible paid or education plan; enable the desktop MCP server.

The desktop server does not write to the canvas; Figma offers a separate remote server.

MCP · Live app

Figma Bridge MCP

A community plugin and local server connect agents to the Figma desktop Plugin API.

Platforms: Not documented

Codex · MCP compatible

MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer.

Requirements and limitations

Bun 1.1+, Figma desktop, file edit access and the development plugin.

The desktop development plugin and a running local relay are required.

Compare the actual routes

IntegrationCodex compatibilityRequirements
Figma desktop MCPDocumented setup Setup guide Figma desktop and a Dev or Full seat on an eligible paid or education plan; enable the desktop MCP server.
Figma Bridge MCPMCP compatibility (inferred) Bun 1.1+, Figma desktop, file edit access and the development plugin.

Can Codex control all of Figma?

The sources establish the capabilities listed above, not complete application coverage. Check each bridge’s limitations and your application version before starting.

Which setup should I use?

Choose a route that explicitly documents Codex and matches your environment. Start with the maintainer’s setup guide and a disposable project copy. Shared MCP support alone is listed as an inference.

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