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Access Marvin data while designing in Figma

Connect Marvin to Figma Make with MCP

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You can add Marvin as a verified MCP connector in Figma Make to bring customer insights directly into creative workflows. This connector is available to all Marvin Admins and Contributors on Enterprise plans.

When you connect Marvin to Figma Make via the Modern Context Protocol, you can use the available tools to:

  • Search customer knowledge in Marvin

  • List projects and files

  • Show file content

  • Access file summaries

  • Bring over context from Marvin links

  • Run Ask AI queries

Once you set up the connection, you can access Marvin files directly in Figma Make, which automatically incorporates your customer feedback into designs.

From Figma Make, you can ask questions about a specific pain point or user need. Marvin's AI surfaces patterns and themes with citations back to existing customer data.

With this information, you can validate your designs and prototypes without leaving Figma Make.

How do I connect my Figma account to Marvin’s MCP server?

  1. From the chat box, click + and select Add context.

  2. Select Connectors.

  3. Search for Marvin and click Add next.

  4. Accept the OAuth authorization request

  5. Once connected, click Add context to confirm that Marvin appears in the list.

  6. Configure the available tools based on your preferences.

How do I access research from Marvin in Figma Make?

In the chat box, type @Marvin, followed by your question to find relevant research. For example,

“@Marvin What are the friction points customers have experienced in our checkout flow?”

You’ll see insights and answers based on the research that is shared with you in Marvin. Admins can manage these permissions from Marvin.

FAQs

What Marvin data can I access in Figma?

You can only access the research you have permission to view in Marvin.

How do I get access to more projects in Marvin?

Contact a Marvin Admin, who can share specific projects and files with you.

Can Figma Make edit data in Marvin?

Figma Make cannot edit or delete any data in Marvin. It can only read and search data in Marvin.

What should I do if I get an error message when I try to use Marvin in Figma Make?

Try removing the Marvin MCP server from Figma Make and reconnecting it. This refreshes the connection and re-authenticates your session, which resolves most issues.

Still have questions? Reach out to our support team at [email protected]. We’re happy to help you.

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