A Figma representative confirmed in a social media post that the company’s remote MCP (Model Context Protocol) server only accepts connections from clients on a supported list, and that the Pi client is not currently included on that list.
The statement came in response to a user identified as David, who appeared to have raised the issue of Pi being unable to connect to Figma’s MCP server. In the reply, a person identifying herself as Gayani from Figma wrote, “You’re right that our remote MCP server only accepts clients on our supported list, and Pi isn’t on it yet.”
According to the post, the current roster of supported clients can be viewed in Figma’s MCP catalog, which the company maintains at figma.com/mcp-catalog. This catalog appears to serve as the reference point for which third-party tools and clients are permitted to interact with Figma’s MCP server.
The Figma representative also indicated that there is a path for unsupported clients to seek inclusion. According to the post, users who want Pi considered for a future addition to the whitelist can fill out a form linked in the reply, shortened as forms.gle/qSvUawwznWyoj8.
The Model Context Protocol is a standard that allows AI tools and clients to connect with external platforms and services. Figma’s decision to restrict its MCP server to a whitelist of supported clients means that not every MCP-compatible tool can automatically interface with Figma’s systems. Instead, access is gated through a review or approval process, with the current list of approved clients published in the company’s catalog.
The exchange suggests that Figma treats MCP client support as an evolving list rather than a fully open integration, requiring either pre-approval or a formal request process for tools seeking access. The post does not specify what criteria Figma uses to evaluate requests for new clients, nor does it provide a timeline for when or whether Pi might be added.
Beyond the confirmation that Pi is excluded and that a request form exists, the source material does not offer additional detail about the scope of Figma’s MCP catalog, the number or identity of currently whitelisted clients, or the broader rationale behind the whitelist approach. The post is a direct, brief reply addressing a specific user’s question rather than a formal announcement or policy document.
Key facts
- A Figma employee, identified as Gayani, confirmed Figma’s remote MCP server only accepts clients on a supported list
- The Pi client is not currently on Figma’s list of supported MCP clients
- Figma maintains a catalog of supported MCP clients at figma.com/mcp-catalog
- Figma provided a form (forms.gle/qSvUawwznWyoj8) for requesting that a client like Pi be considered for future addition