Figma × Claude Code Complete Guide — Revolutionizing AI Development and Design Collaboration with Code to Canvas (2026)

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Claude Code designs for me in Figma: No MCP needed

📸 Claude Code designs for me in Figma: No MCP needed

What Is Figma × Claude Code Integration?

On February 17, 2026, Figma and Anthropic announced an official partnership. The highlight? "Code to Canvas" — a game-changing feature that allows UIs created in Claude Code to be imported with a single click into editable Figma frames.

This isn’t just a screenshot. It’s a real, layer-separated Figma design artifact, fully ready for teams to annotate, comment, and refine instantly.

From Claude AI to Figma. Speed up the design process with AI ...

📸 From Claude AI to Figma. Speed up the design process with AI ...

Why Was This Needed? — The Problem It Solves

Traditional design-to-development workflows have always been one-way:

  • Designer creates in Figma → Developer codes it → End of process

But with the rise of AI coding tools like Claude Code and Cursor, a new reverse-direction challenge emerged. AI can now generate working UIs in just 1–2 minutes. However:

  • "How do I share this UI with my team for review?"
  • "I made several versions—where can I compare them side by side?"
  • "Do I have to manually remake everything in Figma to show it to the designer?"

Code to Canvas solves this bottleneck. It brings AI-generated code directly onto the Figma canvas, enabling full team collaboration on real-time outputs.

Tutorial: Claude Code designs for me in Figma ❌ No MCP needed

📸 Tutorial: Claude Code designs for me in Figma ❌ No MCP needed

Installation & Setup (Done in 2 Minutes!)

Claude Code to Figma: How the New “Code to Canvas ...

📸 Claude Code to Figma: How the New “Code to Canvas ...

Prerequisites

  • Figma Desktop App (Web version not supported)
  • Claude Code CLI installed
  • Node.js environment

Step 1: Enable Figma MCP Server

Open the Figma desktop app:

  1. Go to Preferences
  2. Enable "Dev Mode MCP Server"
  3. Automatically runs locally at http://127.0.0.1:3845/sse

Step 2: Connect Figma MCP in Claude Code

Run one simple command in your terminal:

claude mcp add --transport sse figma-dev-mode-mcp-server http://127.0.0.1:3845/sse

Step 3: Verify Connection

claude mcp list
# If "figma-dev-mode-mcp-server" appears, you're all set!

That’s it—setup is complete. Now, let’s use it.

Real-World Workflow: 4 Key Steps

① Build UI with Claude Code

Works with local dev servers, staging, or live production—any UI running in the browser. Use Claude Code to generate a new UI or open an existing site.

# Example: Create a login page
claude "Create a login form UI including email, password, and social login buttons"

② Send to Figma

Just type one command in the Claude conversation:

Send this to Figma

The current live UI rendering is captured and sent directly to Figma.

③ Edit in Figma Canvas

Open Figma, and the UI appears as a fully editable frame. Now you can:

  • Rename and organize layers
  • Edit colors, fonts, spacing
  • Tag team members and leave comments
  • Duplicate frames for side-by-side version comparison
  • Convert to components

④ Use Multi-Screen Sessions

Capture multiple screens at once. Upload your entire onboarding flow or checkout process in sequence to review UX flows seamlessly in Figma.

# Send multiple pages in order
"Send the login page to Figma"
# (After navigating)
"Also send the dashboard page to Figma"
# (After navigating)
"And the settings page too"
# → Figma receives all 3 frames aligned side by side

When This Is Especially Useful

🎯 Speed Up Design Decisions

Generate 3 AI UI options in Claude, push all to Figma, and let your team compare and discuss right on the canvas. Reduces repetitive “Which one do you like?” meetings.

🎯 Client Reviews

Upload development-stage prototypes to Figma for direct client feedback. Stakeholders can comment without needing code access.

🎯 Design System Updates

Implement a new component in code → capture in Figma → compare side-by-side with existing design system assets for consistency.

🎯 Responsive Design Review

Capture mobile, tablet, and desktop views separately and align them in one Figma file. Monitor layout breakpoints at a glance.

Compatible Editors

The Figma MCP server integrates not only with Claude Code but also with other AI coding tools:

  • Claude Code (Anthropic) — Native support
  • Cursor
  • VS Code (with GitHub Copilot)
  • Windsurf
  • OpenAI Codex

Realistic Limitations to Keep in Mind

  • 🖥️ Figma Desktop App Required — Not available on web browser versions
  • 🎬 Complex Animations Not Reproduced — CSS transitions, scroll effects, and interactions are captured as static frames
  • 🔄 Layer Separation Isn’t Perfect — Complex UIs may result in merged or grouped layers
  • 📱 CLI-Focused Workflow — Currently terminal-based; GUI plugin support coming soon
  • 🔗 Not Fully Bidirectional Yet — Changes in Figma don’t automatically sync back to code (“reverse sync”) and require manual implementation

5 Pro Tips for Real Workflows

  1. Ensure browser zoom is 100% before capture — Zoom levels affect frame size in Figma
  2. Capture both dark and light modes separately — Store as distinct frames for easier comparison
  3. Immediately rename generated frames — Replace auto-generated names with clear labels like "Login_v1" or "Dashboard_mobile"
  4. Organize flows by Figma page — Group onboarding, main app, and settings on separate pages for better navigation
  5. Archive rejected versions — Keep unused iterations in a "Rejected" section for potential future reference

Final Thoughts

The Figma × Claude Code integration is more than just AI writing code — it’s a bridge that connects AI output to a shared space for team review and decision-making. For the first time, developers and designers can work from the same artifact on the same canvas. It’s not just a tool update — it’s a transformation in how teams collaborate.

Setup takes less than 2 minutes. Try it today!

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