Figma has restricted its Model Context Protocol (MCP) access to a whitelist of approved clients, effectively blocking the popular third-party tool Pi from connecting to its design platform. The move was announced via a tweet by GayaniFigma, sparking discussion on Hacker News where the post garnered 144 points and 83 comments.
Users report that Pi, which relied on MCP to integrate with Figma for AI-powered design assistance, can no longer access the platform unless it is added to the whitelist. Figma has not publicly detailed the criteria for whitelisting or whether Pi can apply for approval.
The restriction has drawn criticism from developers who argue it undermines the open nature of MCP, which was designed to enable broader interoperability. Some commenters on Hacker News suggest the move may be aimed at controlling data access or promoting Figma's own AI tools.
Figma has not yet responded to requests for further clarification on the policy change or its impact on other third-party integrations.
Source: Hacker News · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing