Design engineer Handoff

Figma MCP best practices for accurate design to code

Structure files with components, variables and Code Connect so agents stop guessing, and trigger the right MCP tools.

4 steps

  1. Use components and Code Connect for reusable pieces
  2. Use variables for color, spacing and radius
  3. Name layers semantically and use Auto Layout
  4. Call get_design_context and get_variable_defs for the selection