Get files in a project
AI agents call figma_get_project_files 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
projectId | string | — | The ID of the project to get files for |
branch_data | boolean | — | Returns branch metadata in the response |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
This tool queries and retrieves a list of files within a Figma project. It has no side effects, does not modify data, and does not execute external operations. It is a straightforward data retrieval operation, making it a Read category tool with low severity.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'figma_get_project_files' and description states 'Get files in a project' — both indicate a retrieval operation with no modification of data.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Get files in a project. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Figma MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
figma_get_project_files accepts 2 parameters: projectId, branch_data. 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_project_files: 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_project_files 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_project_files 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_project_files. 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_project_files 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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