Canvashand
Figma MCP server and plugin: AI agents read and edit live Figma files, no Figma API token.
What can you do with Canvashand?
- 102 MCP tools to read and edit Figma files.
- Several Figma files at once, with one agent per file.
- Change sessions with rollback, so you can undo what an agent changed.
- No Figma API token and no Dev seat. Figma's rate limits do not apply.
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
https://github.com/aurascalesoftware/canvashand-mcp/releases/download/v1.13.0/canvashand.mcpbDocumentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Canvashand
Canvashand is a Figma MCP server plus a Figma plugin. AI clients such as Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, VS Code, Gemini CLI and Windsurf use it to read and edit live Figma files.
This repository holds the listing README and manifests only. Canvashand is proprietary and its source code is not here.
What it does
- 102 MCP tools to read and edit Figma files.
- Several Figma files at once, with one agent per file.
- Change sessions with rollback, so you can undo what an agent changed.
- No Figma API token and no Dev seat. Figma's rate limits do not apply.
Install
- Install the command line tool:
curl -fsSL https://www.canvashand.com/install.sh | sh - Connect your AI clients:
canvashand setup --all - Import the Canvashand plugin in Figma. The steps are at https://www.canvashand.com/setup.
Installers for macOS, Linux and Windows are at https://www.canvashand.com/download.
Pricing
- Free: 2,000 tool calls a month.
- Pro: $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year. Unlimited calls. Your first Pro plan starts with a 7-day free trial.
Full plan details are at https://www.canvashand.com/pricing.
Privacy
The plugin talks to the server on 127.0.0.1. Your designs never reach Canvashand's servers.
Links
- Site: https://www.canvashand.com
- Setup: https://www.canvashand.com/setup
- Download: https://www.canvashand.com/download
- Pricing: https://www.canvashand.com/pricing
- Guides: https://www.canvashand.com/guides
- Privacy: https://www.canvashand.com/privacy
Support
Email joe@canvashand.com.
License
Proprietary. All rights reserved.
Figma is a trademark of Figma, Inc. Canvashand is independent and not affiliated with Figma, Inc.
Frequently asked questions
What is Canvashand?
Figma MCP server and plugin: AI agents read and edit live Figma files, no Figma API token.
How do I install Canvashand?
Follow the installation steps in its documentation, shown on this page and in its repository.
Does Canvashand need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is Canvashand open source?
Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.
Who maintains Canvashand?
It is published by aurascalesoftware. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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