Low Risk

get_design_context

Get a depth-limited, token-efficient tree of the current selection or page. Use this instead of get_document when exploring large files. Supports detail levels (minimal/compact/full) and dedupe_components for pages heavy with repeated component instances.

Part of the Figma Mcp Go MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call get_design_context to retrieve information from Figma Mcp Go without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though get_design_context only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

figma-mcp-go.yaml
tools:
  get_design_context:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Figma Mcp Go policy for all 73 tools.

Tool Name get_design_context
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like get_design_context have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the get_design_context tool do? +

Get a depth-limited, token-efficient tree of the current selection or page. Use this instead of get_document when exploring large files. Supports detail levels (minimal/compact/full) and dedupe_components for pages heavy with repeated component instances.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Figma Mcp Go MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_design_context? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for get_design_context. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Figma Mcp Go MCP server.

What risk level is get_design_context? +

get_design_context is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_design_context? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_design_context rule in your Intercept policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block get_design_context completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for get_design_context. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides get_design_context? +

get_design_context is provided by the Figma Mcp Go MCP server (@vkhanhqui/figma-mcp-go). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Figma Mcp Go

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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