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  • October 16, 2025
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JohnJohnJohn

I know we can use https://mcp.figma.com/mcp in editors like (VS Code)

Is it possible to add the MCP server to the GitHub coding agent, like….

https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/YOUR_REPO/settings/copilot/coding_agent 

Settings → Copilot → Coding agent → MCP configuration


Example:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "figma": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.figma.com/mcp",
      "tools": ["*"]
    }
  }
}

I tried that, the Copilot got problem with the auth… or how can we do?

So my team can open an issue and use Figma urls as a reference in the GitHub issue.

Not possible right?

Best answer by JohnJohnJohn

I am looking for a way to have the Figma MCP to run on Github agentic copilot on the server so we can start the agent to get latest Figma changes when a library is published.



 

I gave up on using Figma once I tried to build my apps and websites with a fully AI-driven workflow.

Figma just isn’t AI-friendly enough yet:

  • I created all my UI/UX components in Figma to keep everything consistent.

  • I published them to Figma Make, hoping Figma AI would reuse my components as templates for new pages.

  • But it didn’t — the AI ignored my design system completely.

  • And Figma MCP can’t authenticate GitHub Copilot on a server the way GitHub Issues can. It only works through a local code editor.

After researching this for a long time, I realized that if you want to work with AI end-to-end on a project, a better approach is:

  • Use Storybook (JS) to define and document your components/design system.

  • Add the built Storybook output into your project.

  • Boom 🥳 — now the AI can actually understand and follow your design patterns.

So at this point, I don’t really need Figma anymore. I can just prompt the AI in plain text — no separate design work required.

Tip: Use Copilot’s premium requests with a strong model. Their models are really good—on par with what Figma offers.

Sorry, Figma — that’s the truth. In the AI industry, if you’re not moving fast enough, people will find other tools or solutions. I’ve been waiting a month to start using Figma again, but there’s still no good news :(
I will come back when you have better solution for us ❤️

seriouslag

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Celine_
Figmate
  • Celine_
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  • October 23, 2025

Hi Johnjohnjohn, thanks for reaching out on the Figma Forum!
I can see that you’ve already been in touch with our support team, and they’ve followed up with you directly.

I’m sharing their response here as well, so others in the community with the same question can find it more easily.

Figma does offer a remote MCP server at https://mcp.figma.com/mcp. However, the Figma MCP server is currently in open beta and supports various code editors including VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and Claude Code, listed in our MCP Catalog. (read more)
 
To use the MCP Server, you'll need a code editor and it is not supported in GitHub Settings -> Coding agent.

 

For your information, we’ve also passed your feedback along to our product team for consideration in future updates. You can keep an eye on our Releases to stay up to date on all of our major product news and improvements.
For others who may have any feedback, you can also share directly via this form for our team: Figma MCP server feedback. Thank you!

JohnJohnJohn
krisiyer
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  • October 27, 2025

Are there any plans to support Github Copilot? It does not currently support oauth as far as I know.

 

JohnJohnJohn
seriouslag
Landon Gavin
JohnJohnJohn
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  • October 28, 2025

Are there any plans to support Github Copilot? It does not currently support oauth as far as I know.

 

Yes, we need this ASAP please ​@Celine_ 

seriouslag
krisiyer
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  • October 28, 2025

Until copilot cloud agents could support or "two-legged OAuth," or "2LO” for service accounts, we will need an alternate mechanism, such as non-interactive auth (PAT or API key) mechanism.

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Landon Gavin
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  • November 20, 2025

I am looking for a way to have the Figma MCP to run on Github agentic copilot on the server so we can start the agent to get latest Figma changes when a library is published.

JohnJohnJohn
JohnJohnJohn
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  • November 20, 2025

I am looking for a way to have the Figma MCP to run on Github agentic copilot on the server so we can start the agent to get latest Figma changes when a library is published.



 

I gave up on using Figma once I tried to build my apps and websites with a fully AI-driven workflow.

Figma just isn’t AI-friendly enough yet:

  • I created all my UI/UX components in Figma to keep everything consistent.

  • I published them to Figma Make, hoping Figma AI would reuse my components as templates for new pages.

  • But it didn’t — the AI ignored my design system completely.

  • And Figma MCP can’t authenticate GitHub Copilot on a server the way GitHub Issues can. It only works through a local code editor.

After researching this for a long time, I realized that if you want to work with AI end-to-end on a project, a better approach is:

  • Use Storybook (JS) to define and document your components/design system.

  • Add the built Storybook output into your project.

  • Boom 🥳 — now the AI can actually understand and follow your design patterns.

So at this point, I don’t really need Figma anymore. I can just prompt the AI in plain text — no separate design work required.

Tip: Use Copilot’s premium requests with a strong model. Their models are really good—on par with what Figma offers.

Sorry, Figma — that’s the truth. In the AI industry, if you’re not moving fast enough, people will find other tools or solutions. I’ve been waiting a month to start using Figma again, but there’s still no good news :(
I will come back when you have better solution for us ❤️

Landon Gavin
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  • November 20, 2025

I am looking for a way to have the Figma MCP to run on Github agentic copilot on the server so we can start the agent to get latest Figma changes when a library is published.



 

I gave up on using Figma once I tried to build my apps and websites with a fully AI-driven workflow.

Figma just isn’t AI-friendly enough yet:

  • I created all my UI/UX components in Figma to keep everything consistent.

  • I published them to Figma Make, hoping Figma AI would reuse my components as templates for new pages.

  • But it didn’t — the AI ignored my design system completely.

  • And Figma MCP can’t authenticate GitHub Copilot on a server the way GitHub Issues can. It only works through a local code editor.

After researching this for a long time, I realized that if you want to work with AI end-to-end on a project, a better approach is:

  • Use Storybook (JS) to define and document your components/design system.

  • Add the built Storybook output into your project.

  • Boom 🥳 — now the AI can actually understand and follow your design patterns.

So at this point, I don’t really need Figma anymore. I can just prompt the AI in plain text — no separate design work required.

Tip: Use Copilot’s premium requests with a strong model. Their models are really good—on par with what Figma offers.

Sorry, Figma — that’s the truth. In the AI industry, if you’re not moving fast enough, people will find other tools or solutions. I’ve been waiting a month to start using Figma again, but there’s still no good news :(
I will come back when you have better solution for us ❤️


Thank you for your response! You are awesome. I use storybook, the designers use Figma, my desire is to bridge this gap. Component-ize all Figma components and 1:1 map them in storybook. I want to empower the designer and product managers to be able to make small changes  or propose a new component state. I feel all the pieces are built just need the connections solidified. Figma webhooks work well for notification a tool to create a GitHub issue. Soon we will be able to automatically assign an AI Copilot agent to work on issues in GH. Only part that is unknown is using the Figma MCP in agent as you stated John. 

I would love to see an example of your storybook design system.

I use the storybook Figma addon to view Figma components in storybook to help developers and business see what is built and what is proposed.

JohnJohnJohn
JohnJohnJohn
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  • November 21, 2025

I am looking for a way to have the Figma MCP to run on Github agentic copilot on the server so we can start the agent to get latest Figma changes when a library is published.



 

I gave up on using Figma once I tried to build my apps and websites with a fully AI-driven workflow.

Figma just isn’t AI-friendly enough yet:

  • I created all my UI/UX components in Figma to keep everything consistent.

  • I published them to Figma Make, hoping Figma AI would reuse my components as templates for new pages.

  • But it didn’t — the AI ignored my design system completely.

  • And Figma MCP can’t authenticate GitHub Copilot on a server the way GitHub Issues can. It only works through a local code editor.

After researching this for a long time, I realized that if you want to work with AI end-to-end on a project, a better approach is:

  • Use Storybook (JS) to define and document your components/design system.

  • Add the built Storybook output into your project.

  • Boom 🥳 — now the AI can actually understand and follow your design patterns.

So at this point, I don’t really need Figma anymore. I can just prompt the AI in plain text — no separate design work required.

Tip: Use Copilot’s premium requests with a strong model. Their models are really good—on par with what Figma offers.

Sorry, Figma — that’s the truth. In the AI industry, if you’re not moving fast enough, people will find other tools or solutions. I’ve been waiting a month to start using Figma again, but there’s still no good news :(
I will come back when you have better solution for us ❤️


Thank you for your response! You are awesome. I use storybook, the designers use Figma, my desire is to bridge this gap. Component-ize all Figma components and 1:1 map them in storybook. I want to empower the designer and product managers to be able to make small changes  or propose a new component state. I feel all the pieces are built just need the connections solidified. Figma webhooks work well for notification a tool to create a GitHub issue. Soon we will be able to automatically assign an AI Copilot agent to work on issues in GH. Only part that is unknown is using the Figma MCP in agent as you stated John. 

I would love to see an example of your storybook design system.

I use the storybook Figma addon to view Figma components in storybook to help developers and business see what is built and what is proposed.

 


I just let the AI make the Storybook for my all components :D

Josh Glantz-Hucks


Soon we will be able to automatically assign an AI Copilot agent to work on issues in GH.

My team solved this! We’re still doing some polish to it & are actively looking for even better options that are easier for users to implement. Being able to use the Figma MCP in GitHub directly would make things soooooo much better, but it’s not a complete blocker.

Short demo on using GitHub’s cloud copilot to complete a Jira ticket (about building a Figma component):



That said, I’m really hoping Figma enables full GitHub+FigmaMCP options🤞. In the meantime, I asked about some potential other ways of connecting them here (for any other devs also investigating):

 

JohnJohnJohn
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  • November 25, 2025


Soon we will be able to automatically assign an AI Copilot agent to work on issues in GH.

My team solved this! We’re still doing some polish to it & are actively looking for even better options that are easier for users to implement. Being able to use the Figma MCP in GitHub directly would make things soooooo much better, but it’s not a complete blocker.

Short demo on using GitHub’s cloud copilot to complete a Jira ticket (about building a Figma component):



That said, I’m really hoping Figma enables full GitHub+FigmaMCP options🤞. In the meantime, I asked about some potential other ways of connecting them here (for any other devs also investigating):

 



I’ve watched this video before, that’s actually why I started using Figma 😂
But after doing some research and trying it a bit, I’m asking myself…. why do I have to build & setup & pay for the server for the MCP proxy myself? 😂

Figma is kinda late to the game 😂

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