Render images from a Figma file
AI agents call figma_get_images to retrieve information from Figma MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
ids | string | — | A comma separated list of node IDs to render |
scale | number | — | A number between 0.01 and 4, the image scaling factor |
format | string | — | A string enum for the image output format |
fileKey | string | — | The file key to use for the operation |
version | string | — | A specific version ID to get |
contents_only | boolean | — | Whether content that overlaps the node should be excluded from rendering |
svg_include_id | boolean | — | Whether to include id attributes for all SVG elements |
svg_outline_text | boolean | — | Whether text elements are rendered as outlines (vector paths) or as <text> elements in SVGs |
svg_include_node_id | boolean | — | Whether to include node id attributes for all SVG elements |
svg_simplify_stroke | boolean | — | Whether to simplify inside/outside strokes and use stroke attribute if possible |
use_absolute_bounds | boolean | — | Use the full dimensions of the node regardless of whether or not it is cropped |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
This tool retrieves and renders image data from a Figma file. It performs a read-only query operation with no side effects—no data is created, modified, deleted, or destroyed. The action is passive retrieval of existing content. Severity is low because unauthorized image export carries minimal blast radius compared to destructive or financial operations.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'figma_get_images' and description 'Render images from a Figma file' indicate retrieval/export of visual assets without modification or deletion.
Risk signalsHigh parameter count (11 properties)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Render images from a Figma file. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Figma MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
figma_get_images accepts 11 parameters: ids, scale, format, fileKey, version, contents_only, svg_include_id, svg_outline_text, svg_include_node_id, svg_simplify_stroke, use_absolute_bounds. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Figma MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for figma_get_images: 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 Server. Nothing to install.
figma_get_images is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the figma_get_images 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for figma_get_images. 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.
figma_get_images is provided by the Figma MCP Server MCP server (thirdstrandstudio/mcp-figma). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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