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VS Code + Figma MCP Failing to Create Authentication Token

  • May 27, 2026
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Lmasniuk

Hi Figma team and community,

I am trying to use Figma MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration in VS Code, but I’m running into a persistent authentication token creation issue that prevents the connection from working.

 

Problem Description

When I configure mcp.json like this:

"figma": {"type": "http","url": "https://mcp.figma.com/mcp"},

and start the server in VS Code, a browser opens to https://www.figma.com/oauth/mcp/... where I click “Agree and Allow Access”. 

It seems that fails then a window in VS Code shows “You have not yet finished authenticating to 'Figma MCP'. Would you like to try a different way? (URL Handler)”, which I click “yes” and it takes me through the same Figma OAuth Access flow in the browser, and re-opens VS Code.

 

After doing this, the Figma MCP server fails to start and I see the following MCP Output Error messages:

[warning] Error getting token from server metadata: Error: Failed to create authentication token

[info] Connection state: Error 401 status sending message to https://mcp.figma.com/mcp: Unauthorized

 

 

As far as I can tell, Figma + VS Code are failing to create an authentication token and no Figma MCP account in VS Code is created and logged into.

 

Workarounds Tried

  • Tried using the Figma MCP tool from VS Code’s MCP marketplace
  • Restarted VS Code
  • Logged out and back in on Figma.com
  • Removed and re-added "https://www.figma.com" to the trusted domains for VS Code
  • Ran the VS Code command: “MCP : Reset Trust”
  • Switching "type": "sse" in mcp.json → does not bypass the validation

 

Request

Please let me know if this is a known issue or if you have any troubleshooting tips. The Figma MCP connection was working last week but this week it has been failing to authenticate AFAIK.

 

Additional Info

  • VS Code version: 1.121.0
  • OS: macOS 26.3.1 
  • MCP config:

"figma": {"type": "http","url": "https://mcp.figma.com/mcp"},

Impact:

  • Cannot use Figma Dev Mode + MCP in VS Code
  • Blocks programmatic access to components, tokens, and design data via MCP

I hope the Figma team can update the metadata to resolve this issue so MCP integration works as intended.

Thank you!

5 replies

Celyn_L
Figmate
  • Celyn_L
  • Figmate
  • May 28, 2026

Hi ​@Lmasniuk, thanks so much for taking the time to put together such a detailed write-up and for outlining all the troubleshooting steps you’ve already tried - really appreciate the thorough context here.

I’m currently checking in with the team on this to see whether this is a known issue or if there’s any additional guidance we can share. I’ll get back to you as soon as I have more information.

Thanks again for your patience in the meantime!

Update: I’ve went ahead to create a support ticket for you, your ticket number is #1939030.

    Joonas Hämäläinen

    I have this exactly same problem. I noticed it first time early this week.

    I have same same setup, VS Code + Figma MCP ( https://mcp.figma.com/mcp) in my config, and it behaves exactly same way.
     

    If I however use copilot from cli, it seems to be working as expected. Copilot CLI has that same MCP with same url, and it behaves just fine.

    Celyn_L
    Figmate
    • Celyn_L
    • Figmate
    • June 2, 2026

    Hi ​@Joonas Hämäläinen, thanks for confirming you're seeing the same behavior and for sharing the additional detail about Copilot CLI.

    From what you've described, the Figma MCP connection fails when authenticating through VS Code using the https://mcp.figma.com/mcp endpoint, while the same MCP server and URL work as expected through Copilot CLI. That comparison is really helpful for narrowing down the issue.

    I've gone ahead and created a support ticket for you so the team can investigate this further. Your ticket number is #1939034.

    Someone from the team will be reaching out shortly, so please keep an eye on your inbox. Thanks again for taking the time to flag this.

      Marcus_Paula

      ​@Celyn_L I have the same problem. Can you help mee about or tell me how i can fix?

      Tnks!

      Celyn_L
      Figmate
      • Celyn_L
      • Figmate
      • June 10, 2026

      Hi ​@Marcus_Paula, thanks for chiming in. I'm sorry to hear you're running into the same issue.

      I've gone ahead and created a support ticket for you so the team can take a closer look. Your ticket number is #1952961.

      It would be great if you could reply directly to the ticket with a few more details about your setup, including how you've configured the MCP integration and any error messages you're seeing. This will help the team investigate more efficiently.

      Someone from the team will be in touch with next steps shortly. Thanks for your patience in the meantime 🙏

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