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Trouble getting the Figma Desktop MCP integration to connect with Claude.ai

  • March 27, 2026
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KarimT

Hi,

I'm having trouble getting the Figma Desktop MCP integration to connect with Claude.ai.

Setup:
- Latest version of Figma Desktop (macOS)
- Desktop MCP server enabled in settings
- Image source set to Local server
- Iceberg Master file open with a node selected

Issue:
The MCP panel in Dev Mode shows 'Session activity: Not sent' — the session never establishes. When I send a prompt to Claude.ai referencing a Figma node URL, Claude's tools return 'No result received from client-side tool execution' every time.

What I've tried:
- Restarting Figma Desktop
- Re-enabling the MCP server
- Selecting different nodes before sending prompts
- Starting new Claude.ai conversations
- Signing out and back in to Figma Desktop

None of these resolved the issue. The session activity remains 'Not sent' throughout.

Could you help me understand why the session isn't being established and how to fix it?

Thank you

      3 replies

      J
      Figmate
      • Junko3
      • Figmate
      • March 31, 2026

      Hi ​@KarimT, 

       

      I understand you're having trouble with the Figma Desktop MCP server connection to Claude.ai.

       

      I can see that you've already submitted a support ticket(#1805734) about this issue, so I've added a note mentioning that you also reached out on the forum to help prioritize your case.

      It looks like a specialist working on your ticket has already replied to your support email.

      They've requested a few additional items (such as a screenshot of the issue and your client details), so please check your email and respond when you get a chance.

       

      Thanks!

      Matt Hagerty

      Any update on this? I’m facing this issue as well.

      adamsmasher
      Figmate
      • adamsmasher
      • Figmate
      • April 10, 2026

      Hey ​@Matt Hagerty!

       

      Thanks for your reply. That’s unfortunate that you also ran into this.

      Are you using this with Claude.ai in a web browser, or are you it with Claude Code in the Claude desktop app or an IDE (VS Code, Cursor, etc)? The desktop MCP server is meant to be used with an MCP compatible client rather than through the web app. If you are using it through a compatible client, what do you see when you type /mcp after starting a session with Claude? It will tell you if the Figma MCP is installed and whether it’s connected.

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