figma_set_variable

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why figma_set_variable needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies variable bindings and values within a Figma document. It is reversible—variable values can be changed back, and bindings can be rebound. This is a Write operation rather than Read (which would only retrieve values).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Set the value of an existing variable' and 'bind a variable to a node property', which are modification operations.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access figma_set_variable gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control figma_set_variable

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Figma MCP Bridge, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for figma_set_variable:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "figma_set_variable": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "figma_set_variable_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

figma_set_variable stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

Create a free account and register Figma MCP Bridge — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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FAQ

Questions about figma_set_variable

What does the figma_set_variable tool do? +

Set the value of an existing variable for a specific mode, or bind a variable to a node property. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Figma MCP Bridge MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on figma_set_variable? +

Register the Figma MCP Bridge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for figma_set_variable: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Figma MCP Bridge. Nothing to install.

What risk level is figma_set_variable? +

figma_set_variable is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit figma_set_variable? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the figma_set_variable rule in your PolicyLayer 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 figma_set_variable completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for figma_set_variable. 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 figma_set_variable? +

figma_set_variable is provided by the Figma MCP Bridge MCP server (magic-spells/figma-mcp-bridge). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Figma MCP Bridge tool call.

Start from Figma MCP Bridge, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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