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figma-designer

Analyzes Figma designs into implementation-ready visual evidence, tokens, component specifications, and interaction states for handoff to planning or development.

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npx skills add https://github.com/zhaono1/agent-playbook --skill figma-designer
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Figma Designer

"Transform Figma designs into implementation-ready specifications with pixel-perfect accuracy"

Overview

This skill analyzes Figma designs through the available Figma integration and produces design evidence. prd-planner owns product requirements and technical PRD methodology; this skill supplies visual facts and unresolved design gaps.

Prerequisites

Figma MCP Server

Ensure the host exposes a Figma MCP server or plugin before using this skill. Tool names vary by host and plugin version, so inspect the available Figma tools in the current session instead of assuming fixed names. The required capability set is:

  • Read file or page metadata
  • Read selected nodes or node details
  • Read component and style information when available

When This Skill Activates

Activates when you:

  • Provide a Figma link (https://www.figma.com/file/...)
  • Upload a design screenshot and mention "Figma"
  • Say "analyze this design" or "extract design specs"
  • Ask to "create PRD from Figma"

Design Analysis Workflow

Phase 1: Fetch Design Data

Input: Figma URL or File Key
  ↓
Extract File Key from URL
  ↓
Call the available Figma metadata tool
  ↓
Call the available Figma node/detail tool
  ↓
Parse frame, component, and text nodes

Phase 2: Extract Design Tokens

Create a comprehensive design token inventory:

// Design Token Structure
interface DesignTokens {
  colors: {
    primary: string[];
    secondary: string[];
    neutral: string[];
    semantic: {
      success: string;
      warning: string;
      error: string;
      info: string;
    };
  };
  typography: {
    fontFamilies: Record<string, string>;
    fontSizes: Record<string, number>;
    fontWeights: Record<string, number>;
    lineHeights: Record<string, number>;
    letterSpacing: Record<string, number>;
  };
  spacing: {
    scale: number;  // 4, 8, 12, 16, etc.
    values: Record<string, number>;
  };
  borders: {
    radii: Record<string, number>;
    widths: Record<string, number>;
  };
  shadows: Array<{
    name: string;
    values: string[];
  }>;
}

Phase 3: Analyze Component Hierarchy

File
├── Frames (Pages/Screens)
│   ├── Component Instances
│   │   ├── Primary Button
│   │   ├── Input Field
│   │   └── Card
│   └── Text Layers
│       ├── Headings
│       ├── Body
│       └── Labels

For each component, extract:

  • Props: Size, variant, state
  • Layout: Flex direction, alignment, gap, padding
  • Styles: Fill, stroke, effects
  • Content: Text content, icons, images
  • Constraints: Responsive behavior

Phase 4: Generate Visual Specifications

Use this template for each screen:

## Screen: [Screen Name]

### Layout Structure

┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ [Header/Nav] │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ [Main Content] │ │ ┌───────────┐ ┌───────────┐ │ │ │ Card 1 │ │ Card 2 │ │ │ └───────────┘ └───────────┘ │ │ │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ [Footer] │ └─────────────────────────────────────────┘


### Design Specifications

#### Colors

| Token | Value | Usage |
|-------|-------|-------|
| Primary | `#007AFF` | Primary buttons, links |
| Background | `#FFFFFF` | Screen background |
| Surface | `#F5F5F7` | Cards, sections |
| Text Primary | `#1C1C1E` | Headings, body |
| Text Secondary | `#8E8E93` | Captions, labels |

#### Typography

| Style | Font | Size | Weight | Line Height | Letter Spacing |
|-------|------|------|--------|------------|---------------|
| Display Large | SF Pro Display | 28px | Bold (700) | 34px | -0.5px |
| Heading 1 | SF Pro Display | 24px | Bold (700) | 32px | -0.3px |
| Heading 2 | SF Pro Display | 20px | Semibold (600) | 28px | -0.2px |
| Body Large | SF Pro Text | 17px | Regular (400) | 24px | -0.4px |
| Body | SF Pro Text | 15px | Regular (400) | 22px | -0.3px |
| Caption | SF Pro Text | 13px | Regular (400) | 18px | -0.1px |

#### Spacing

| Token | Value | Usage |
|-------|-------|-------|
| xs | 4px | Icon padding |
| sm | 8px | Tight spacing |
| md | 12px | Card padding |
| lg | 16px | Section spacing |
| xl | 24px | Large gaps |
| 2xl | 32px | Page margins |

#### Component: Primary Button

```typescript
interface PrimaryButtonProps {
  size?: 'small' | 'medium' | 'large';
  variant?: 'primary' | 'secondary' | 'tertiary';
  disabled?: boolean;
}

// Sizes
size.small = {
  height: 32px,
  paddingHorizontal: 12px,
  fontSize: 15,
  iconSize: 16,
}

size.medium = {
  height: 40px,
  paddingHorizontal: 16px,
  fontSize: 15,
  iconSize: 20,
}

size.large = {
  height: 48px,
  paddingHorizontal: 24px,
  fontSize: 17,
  iconSize: 24,
}

// Variants
variant.primary = {
  backgroundColor: '#007AFF',
  color: '#FFFFFF',
}

variant.secondary = {
  backgroundColor: '#F5F5F7',
  color: '#007AFF',
}

variant.tertiary = {
  backgroundColor: 'transparent',
  color: '#007AFF',
}

Constraints & Responsive Behavior

ElementConstraintsResponsive Behavior
HeaderLeft, Right, TopSticky on scroll
SidebarLeft, Top, BottomCollapses to drawer on mobile
ContentLeft, Right (16px)Full width on mobile

Interaction States

ElementDefaultHoverPressedDisabled
Primary Buttonopacity: 1opacity: 0.8opacity: 0.6opacity: 0.4
Icon Buttonopacity: 1background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05)background: rgba(0,0,0,0.1)opacity: 0.3
Cardshadow: smshadow: md-opacity: 0.6

## Output Formats

### Option 1: Visual Spec Document (Default)

Generates a design specification document:

docs/{feature}-design-spec.md


### Option 2: PRD Evidence Pack

Provide screen intent, design tokens, component states, responsive rules,
accessibility observations, and open product questions as inputs to
`prd-planner`. Do not invent business requirements from visual design alone.

## Quick Reference: Design Token Categories

### Always Extract These

| Category | What to Extract | Why |
|----------|----------------|-----|
| **Colors** | Hex/RGBA values | Theme consistency |
| **Typography** | Font family, size, weight, spacing | Text hierarchy |
| **Spacing** | Padding, margin, gap values | Layout alignment |
| **Borders** | Radius, width values | Shape consistency |
| **Shadows** | Offset, blur, spread, color | Depth perception |
| **Icons** | Name, size, color | Visual consistency |
| **Images** | URL, dimensions, fit mode | Asset management |

## Design Review Checklist

Before generating design evidence, verify:

- [ ] All screens are accounted for
- [ ] Design tokens are extracted
- [ ] Component variants are documented
- [ ] Responsive behavior is specified
- [ ] Interaction states are defined
- [ ] Accessibility (WCAG) is considered
  - [ ] Color contrast ratio ≥ 4.5:1
  - [ ] Touch targets ≥ 44x44px
  - [ ] Focus indicators visible

## Frame Analysis Template

For each frame/screen in the Figma file:

```markdown
## Frame: {Frame Name}

### Purpose
{What this screen does}

### Elements

| Element | Type | Styles | Props |
|---------|------|--------|-------|
| {Name} | {Component/Text/Vector} | {css} | {props} |
| {Name} | {Component/Text/Vector} | {css} | {props} |

### Layout
- Container: {width, height, fill}
- Position: {absolute/relative}
- Constraints: {left, right, top, bottom}
- Auto Layout: {direction, spacing, padding, alignment}

### Content Hierarchy
1. {Primary element}
2. {Secondary element}
3. {Tertiary element}

### Notes
{Any special considerations}

Integration with Other Skills

Typical Workflow

Figma URL → figma-designer → Visual Specs
                                ↓
                           prd-planner → PRD
                                ↓
                           implementation → Code
                                ↓
                           code-reviewer → Quality Check

Handoff to Development

After generating specifications:

## Developer Handoff

### Design Files
- Figma: {url}
- Design Spec: {link}

### Design Tokens
- Generated: `tokens.ts`
- Color palette: `colors.ts`
- Typography: `typography.ts`

### Component Library
- Storybook: {url}
- Component docs: {link}

### Assets
- Icons: {folder}
- Images: {folder}
- Exports: {format}

Best Practices

DO

✅ Extract exact pixel values for critical dimensions ✅ Document component variants and states ✅ Include responsive breakpoints ✅ Note any platform differences (iOS vs Android) ✅ Include accessibility considerations ✅ Export design tokens as constants

DON'T

❌ Round spacing values (use exact 4px/8px/12px) ❌ Ignore hover/focus states ❌ Skip constraint behavior ❌ Forget about empty states ❌ Omit loading states ❌ Assume platform defaults without verification

Examples and Platform Notes

See references/example-output.md for a full sample output and platform-specific considerations.

FAQ

What does the figma-designer skill do?

Analyzes Figma designs into implementation-ready visual evidence, tokens, component specifications, and interaction states for handoff to planning or development.

How do I install figma-designer?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/zhaono1/agent-playbook --skill figma-designer in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/figma-designer/ (personal) or .claude/skills/figma-designer/ (project).

Which AI agents can use figma-designer?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is figma-designer safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains figma-designer?

It is published by zhaono1 in zhaono1/agent-playbook. It has 809 recorded installs.

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