figma-import

Figma Import & Implement Guide

When to Use

• Importing or implementing UI from a Figma design, link, or node
• Building Flutter widgets from Figma component specifications
• Extracting design tokens from Figma variables
• Mapping Figma components to Flutter widgets
• User says "implement design", "generate code", "implement component", or provides a Figma URL

Skill Boundaries

• Use this skill when the deliverable is Flutter code in the user's repository.
• If the user asks to create/edit/delete nodes inside Figma itself, switch to figma-use.

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Required Workflow

Follow these steps in order. Do not skip steps.

Step 1: Parse the Figma URL

Extract fileKey and nodeId from the URL:

URL Format	fileKey	nodeId
figma.com/design/:fileKey/:name?node-id=X-Y	:fileKey	X-Y → X:Y
figma.com/file/:fileKey/:name?node-id=X-Y	:fileKey	X-Y → X:Y
figma.com/design/:fileKey/branch/:branchKey/:name	use :branchKey	from node-id param

Always convert nodeId hyphens to colons: 1234-5678 → 1234:5678.

Step 2: Fetch Design Context

Run get_design_context with the extracted file key and node ID.

This provides structured data including layout properties, typography, color values, design tokens, component structure, variants, spacing, and padding.

If the response is too large or truncated:

1. Run get_metadata(fileKey, nodeId) to get the high-level node map
2. Identify specific child nodes from the metadata
3. Fetch individual child nodes with get_design_context(fileKey, childNodeId)

Step 3: Capture Visual Reference

Run get_screenshot with the same file key and node ID. This screenshot is the source of truth for visual validation. Keep it accessible throughout implementation.

Step 4: Download Required Assets

Download any assets (images, icons, SVGs) returned by the Figma MCP server.

• If the MCP server returns a localhost source for an image or SVG, use that source directly — do not modify the URL
• Do NOT import or add new icon packages — all assets should come from the Figma payload
• Do NOT use placeholders if a localhost source is provided

Step 5: Translate to Flutter

Translate the Figma output into Flutter code following the project conventions below. Treat the MCP output as a representation of design intent, not final code. Reuse existing widgets, design tokens, and patterns.

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Design Tokens

Use Figma variables and named text styles to match existing design tokens in lib/design_system/styles/styles.dart and lib/design_system/styles/colours.dart. Access tokens via BuildContext extensions:

context.styles.insets.md        // Spacing (xxs, xs, sm, md, lg, xl, xxl, offset)
context.styles.corners.lg       // Border radius
context.styles.shadows.card     // Shadows
context.styles.times.fast       // Animation durations

context.colors.primaryA1        // Palette colors (AppColors)
context.textStyles.body1        // Typography (AppText)

Assume tokens are not used 100% consistently in the design file — attempt to match raw values to tokens as appropriate. When a Figma value conflicts with an existing token, prefer the existing token if the difference is minor (e.g. 1–2px, near-identical color).

Use get_variable_defs via the Figma MCP server when encountering a new potential token.

Colors

Color tokens live in AppColors / AppColorPalette (lib/design_system/styles/colours.dart).

Create local one-off opacity variations using .withValues(alpha:) if a close match does not exist as a token. Use multiples of 0.05 for alpha values. If an opacity variation repeats, ask if a new token should be added.

Text Styles

Text style tokens live in AppText (lib/design_system/styles/styles.dart): displayLarge, displayMedium, h1, h2, body1, body1Light, body2, body2Light, caption, captionLight, btn

Use copyWith to create local one-off variants. These can change style attributes like color, weight, and decorations, but not font family, size, or layout metrics (line height, letter-spacing). Ask before creating new text styles.

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Naming

Use names in Figma as a guide, but not a rule. They may not always be up to date, accurate, or semantic. Views should be named with a View suffix. Other widgets should use clear semantic names.

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Widgets

Default to StatelessWidget.

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Layout

Figma layout only provides a hint for implementation and may be incorrect or outdated. Use appropriate Flutter widgets to create responsive layouts based on context and design.

Spacing

Extract padding and item spacing from Figma auto-layout properties. Match values to existing context.styles.insets tokens (xxs=4, xs=8, sm=12, md=16, lg=24, xl=32, xxl=40, offset=80) when possible. Use inline const values for one-off spacing that doesn't warrant a token.

Dimensions

Always call get_metadata on nodes whose pixel size matters (dividers, spacing/padding, icons, indicators, fixed-height containers). Do NOT guess dimensions from screenshots or derive them from get_design_context CSS percentages — these are unreliable. Instance child node IDs (e.g. I2:266;2:264) are not valid for get_metadata — use the source component's child node ID (the part after the ;, e.g. 2:264) instead.

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Animation / Transitions

Unless explicitly specified, don't implement animations.

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Interaction / Functionality

Unless explicitly specified, don't implement interactions or specific functionality. Add an appropriate TODO instead. Also add a debugPrint call for mouse interactions, logging the widget name and interaction type:

onTap: () {
  debugPrint('SubmitButton tapped');
  // TODO: implement submit action
},

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Icons

The project uses a dual icon system:

1. Material Icons.* — for common UI icons (add, search, edit, delete, settings, etc.)
2. AppIcons enum (lib/design_system/app_icons.dart) — for branded/custom SVG icons mapped to assets/images/_common/icons/

Prefer AppIcons when a matching branded icon exists. Otherwise use Icons.* (Material). Never use raw IconData values. If no suitable match exists, use Icons.square as a placeholder and add a TODO with the Figma icon name.

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Images

Ask if the image should be exported (default to assets/images/), or a Placeholder used.

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Placeholders

Figma placeholder visuals (grey boxes with or without X patterns, named "placeholder" or similar) represent missing assets — do not replicate their appearance. Use:

• Icons.square — for items with names containing "icon", or smaller items
• Placeholder() — for items with names containing "image", "photo", etc., or larger items

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Components

When importing Figma components, consider making reusable public widgets, especially if a component is used more than once. Ask for clarification if unsure.

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Effects

• Drop shadows (shadow-[*], non-inset) → BoxShadow in BoxDecoration
• Backdrop blur (backdrop-blur-*) → BackdropFilter + ImageFilter.blur
• Opacity (opacity-*) → .withValues(alpha:) or Opacity widget
• Gradients (linear-gradient, radial-gradient) → LinearGradient / RadialGradient

If you believe an effect is trivial, confirm with the user before omitting it.

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Completion Checklist

Before considering an implementation complete, validate the final UI against the Figma screenshot from Step 3.

Visual Parity

• Layout matches (spacing, alignment, sizing)
• Typography matches (font, size, weight, line height)
• Colors match exactly
• Interactive states work as designed (hover, active, disabled)
• Responsive behavior follows Figma constraints
• Assets render correctly

Effects Translation

Scan the generated code for these CSS patterns from get_design_context and verify each has a Flutter equivalent:

• shadow-[*] (non-inset) → BoxShadow in BoxDecoration
• backdrop-blur-* → BackdropFilter + ImageFilter.blur
• opacity-* → .withValues(alpha:) or Opacity widget
• Gradients (linear-gradient, radial-gradient) → LinearGradient / RadialGradient

Design System Integration

• Existing project widgets reused where possible
• Design tokens used instead of hardcoded values
• Any deviations from Figma documented in code comments