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figma-pilot

REQUIRED reading before using figma_execute. Contains API syntax, parameter formats, and examples. READ rules/*.md files for correct usage.

Overview

Publisheryouware-labs
Repositoryfigma-pilot
Skill namefigma-pilot
Stars
105
Forks
10
Bundled files
21
LicenseMIT
Links
  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • 21 bundled files

    Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.

  • Open source

    Published by youware-labs on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Figma Pilot AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
    https://github.com/youware-labs/figma-pilot/tree/master/skills
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/youware-labs/figma-pilot.git /tmp/figma-pilot
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/figma-pilot/skills .claude/skills/figma-pilot
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Figma Pilot in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Figma Pilot on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Figma Pilot is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

When to use

ALWAYS read this skill BEFORE calling figma_execute! This skill contains the correct API syntax, parameter formats, and examples that you MUST follow. Failure to read this will result in syntax errors.

Use this skill whenever you are working with figma-pilot MCP tools to create or modify Figma designs.

Code Execution Mode

figma-pilot uses a code execution mode for maximum efficiency. Instead of 15+ individual tools, you use figma_execute to run JavaScript code with access to all Figma APIs.

Available Tools

ToolDescription
figma_statusCheck connection to Figma plugin (call first)
figma_executeExecute JavaScript with all Figma APIs
figma_get_api_docsGet detailed API documentation

Quick Example

javascript
// figma_execute
// Create a card and modify selection
await figma.create({
  type: 'card',
  name: 'Welcome Card',
  children: [
    { type: 'text', content: 'Hello!', fontSize: 24 }
  ]
});

const { nodes } = await figma.query({ target: 'selection' });
for (const node of nodes) {
  await figma.modify({ target: node.id, fill: '#0066FF' });
}
console.log(`Modified ${nodes.length} elements`);

Benefits

  • 90%+ fewer tokens - 3 tools instead of 15+
  • Batch operations - Modify many elements in one call
  • Data filtering - Filter results before returning to context
  • Complex workflows - Loops, conditionals, error handling

API Reference

Read individual rule files for detailed API documentation:

Getting Started

Core APIs

Creating Elements

Modifying Elements

Styling

Text

Components

  • rules/components.md - figma.listComponents(), figma.instantiate(), figma.toComponent(), figma.createVariants()

Accessibility

Design Tokens

  • rules/tokens.md - figma.createToken(), figma.bindToken(), figma.syncTokens()

Export

Common Patterns

Reference

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Figma Pilot AI skill do?

REQUIRED reading before using figma_execute. Contains API syntax, parameter formats, and examples. READ rules/*.md files for correct usage.

Why use Figma Pilot on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Figma Pilot is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Figma Pilot in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/youware-labs/figma-pilot/tree/master/skills. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Figma Pilot?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Figma Pilot?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Figma Pilot with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Figma Pilot AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by youware-labs under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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