VS Code Live: Code to Canvas with Figma MCP and GitHub Copilot
Visual Studio Code presents a session featuring Harald Kirschner, Akbar Mirza, and Amy Lima on how developers can use the Figma MCP server and GitHub Copilot for bi-directional code-design workflows.
VS Code Live: Code to Canvas with Figma MCP and GitHub Copilot
This live session spotlights the Figma MCP server, which now supports bidirectional workflows between code and design:
- Pull design context into code: Developers can bring Figma designs into their coding environment, accessing context and assets directly in Visual Studio Code or via the CLI.
- Push working UI back to Figma: After updating UI components in their codebase, users can send changes back to the Figma canvas, streamlining collaboration between engineers and designers.
- Integrated with GitHub Copilot: The workflow leverages GitHub Copilot’s AI-powered coding features to assist with UI implementation and translation between design and code.
- Getting Started: Learn implementation tips and practical guidance from Figma’s Harald Kirschner, Akbar Mirza, and Amy Lima.
Topics Covered:
- Setting up Figma MCP in Visual Studio Code
- Using GitHub Copilot with design context
- Round-trip UI editing: from Figma to code and back
- Real-world developer/designer collaboration demos
This session is valuable for frontend developers, UI engineers, and anyone interested in design-code integration in Microsoft environments.