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Figma MCP use_figma tool is missing in Codex/ChatGPT

  • August 26, 2026
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jeffreywalton3093

Hi Figma team,

I’m seeing the same issue: the Figma MCP connection works for read tools, but `use_figma` is not exposed.

Available tools:
- get_metadata
- get_screenshot

Missing tool:
- use_figma

Context:
- I’m using Codex with the Figma MCP integration.
- The target is an existing Figma Design file, not a FigJam board.
- Read access works against the file and target frame.
- I’m trying to confirm whether `use_figma` is unavailable because of my current plan/seat, or whether this could be an account-side feature flag issue.

Target file:
https://www.figma.com/design/c4QoVCrffuIfQbhmRigY6J/Untitled?node-id=1016-3506

Target frame:
Screen/Messages/Mobile/PrivateChat/AttachmentPanel
Node ID: 1536:1428

Could someone from Figma confirm the exact plan/seat requirements for `use_figma` write-to-canvas access, and whether Education plan accounts can access it in any setup?

 

You can contact me at h2odumpling.luca@gmail.com if you need any additional details.

    7 replies

    AndreyST_i
    • AndreyST_i
    • New Member
    • August 26, 2026

    use_figma is missing in Codex Desktop
    The official Figma plugin in Codex Desktop exposes read-only tools such as get_design_context, get_metadata, and get_screenshot, but does not expose the write-capable use_figma tool.
    Environment:
    - macOS;
    - Figma Desktop is running;
    - Full Figma seat;
    - edit access to the target file;
    - manual editing works;
    - official Figma plugin installed in Codex Desktop.
    Troubleshooting already completed:
    - Figma plugin reauthenticated;
    - plugin uninstalled and reinstalled;
    - macOS application-data permission granted;
    - Figma Desktop and Codex fully restarted;
    - tested in multiple fresh Codex tasks.
    The read tools continue to work, while use_figma remains absent from the available tool list. This prevents all Write to Canvas operations from Codex.
    This appears to be a server-side capability exposure or Codex–Figma integration issue. 
    Please investigate the causes, thank you.


    [Post moved from this topic by forum moderator.]

      Zrinka_Z
      • Zrinka_Z
      • New Member
      • August 26, 2026

      I’m seeing the same issue in ChatGPT today. use_figma was working yesterday and earlier today, then disappeared from the available Figma tools. Read tools such as metadata/design context still work against the same file.  

      I’ve already reconnected and re-authenticated Figma, fully reloaded ChatGPT, started fresh projects and chats, and restarted the PC. Figma still shows ChatGPT as an MCP client, but the write-capable use_figma tool remains missing.  

      This appears to be the same server-side capability exposure issue described above.

      [Post moved from this topic by forum moderator.]

        S
        Figmate
        • seni
        • Manager, Community Support
        • August 26, 2026

        Hi everyone,

         

        Thank you for reporting the issue with the use_figma tool.

        Our engineering team is currently investigating the issue.  Please follow our status page for updates.


        ​@AndreyST_i and ​@Zrinka_Z I have moved your posts from this topic since that one referred to a past issue.

        seni (Manager, Community Support at Figma)
          Marcus12azz
          • Marcus12azz
          • New Member
          • August 26, 2026

          Same problem...

          Emir
          • Emir
          • New Member
          • August 26, 2026

          Same problem here… urgent pls

          Alena Mukhina

          and the same issue got today, worked perfectly previously 

          HHH_H
          • HHH_H
          • New Member
          • August 26, 2026

          我正在使用 Codex 中的 @Figma 插件编辑一个现有的 Figma 设计文件。该插件可以成功连接并读取文件，但无法执行任何结构化写入操作。

          症状：

          `get_metadata`、`get_screenshot` 和 `get_design_context` 都能正常工作。

          负责创建或修改节点、组件、变量和自动布局的 `use_figma` 接口未在当前会话中注册。

          尝试调用它时返回错误：`tools.mcp__codex_apps__figma_use_figma 不是一个函数`。

          即使重新选择 @Figma 插件，也只显示读取工具；写入界面没有恢复。

          我已经登录了 Figma 桌面应用程序，并且拥有该文件的编辑权限，所以这似乎不是文件权限问题。

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