Add a reaction to a comment
AI agents use figma_post_comment_reaction to create or update resources in Figma MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Figma MCP Server environment.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
emoji | string | — | The emoji to react with |
fileKey | string | — | The file key to use for the operation |
commentId | string | — | The ID of the comment to add a reaction to |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
This tool creates a new reaction (a form of metadata) associated with an existing comment. It modifies state reversibly—reactions can be removed via delete operations (as evidenced by the sibling tool figma_delete_comment_reaction). This is clearly a Write operation.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'figma_post_comment_reaction' and description 'Add a reaction to a comment' indicate a POST operation that creates/modifies data (adds a reaction). The word 'post' and 'add' indicate content creation.
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Add a reaction to a comment. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Figma MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
figma_post_comment_reaction accepts 3 parameters: emoji, fileKey, commentId. 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_post_comment_reaction: 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_post_comment_reaction is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the figma_post_comment_reaction 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_post_comment_reaction. 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_post_comment_reaction 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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