Local Figma Port bridges design files and AI coding agents with scoped exports instead of full-file dumps.

Local Figma Port is a local-first tool that connects Figma design data to AI coding agents (Codex, Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor) by exporting only the selected frame, component, or node rather than the entire file. It does not require a paid Figma account or Figma Dev Mode.

The system works by letting developers select a specific design slice in Figma, exporting it via plugin to a local HTTP endpoint, then normalizing the data into an agent-friendly structure exposed through a local MCP server (a protocol for connecting AI tools to external services). Agents receive layout structure, styles, icons, graphics, and preview screenshots of only the relevant scope.

The narrower exported context reduces noise and cost compared to passing an entire design file to an agent, which leads to better code generation quality. The tool is built for developers using AI coding tools with Figma, teams building UI from structured design systems, and anyone tired of manual Figma-to-code handoff.