Agent skill · marketing growth · jeremylongshore
figma-install-auth
Set up Figma REST API authentication with personal access tokens or
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific commands and patterns for authenticating with the Figma API that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires node installed locally. Requires figma account access. About 3k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 2,604 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Figma Install & Auth Overview Configure authentication for the Figma REST API. Figma supports two auth methods: Personal Access Tokens (PATs) for scripts and server-side tools, and OAuth 2.0 for apps that act on behalf of users. All requests go to https://api.figma.com. Prerequisites Figma account (Free, Professional, or Enterprise) Node.js 18+ (for JS/TS integrations) A Figma file key (the string after /design/ in a Figma URL) Instructions Step 1: Generate a Personal Access Token 1. Open Figma > Settings > Account > Personal access tokens 2. Click Generate new token 3. Name the token and assign scopes: Scope Access Use Case ------- -------- ---------- filecontent:read Read file JSON Inspecting layers, extracting design tokens filecontent:write Modify files Programmatic design updates filecomments:read Read comments Review tooling filecomments:write Post comments Automated feedback filedevresources:read Dev resources Dev mode integrations filevariables:read Read variables Design token sync filevariables:write Write variables Token pipeline webhooks:write Manage webhooks Event-driven automation 1. Copy the token immediately -- it is shown only once 2. PATs expire after a maximum of 90 days Step 2: Store Credentials Securely Step 3: Verify Connection Step 4: OAuth 2.0 (For User-Facing Apps) Use OAuth when your app needs to act on behalf of other Figma users. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills jeremylongshore/figma-install-auth--a549ce