sync_design_tokens · Figmad MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What sync_design_tokens does on Figmad

AI agents use sync_design_tokens to create or update resources in Figmad — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Figmad environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why sync_design_tokens needs a policy

Syncing design tokens involves writing/updating token values between Figma and codebase. This is a reversible modification of design tokens in both systems. It doesn't delete data irreversibly, execute arbitrary code, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Compare and sync design tokens between Figma and code. Can extract tokens from Figma variables/styles or from codebase analysis.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

sync_design_tokens Rate-limited

sync_design_tokens 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

LIMIT THIS TOOL →

Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Figmad, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about sync_design_tokens

What does the sync_design_tokens tool do? +

Compare and sync design tokens between Figma and code. Can extract tokens from Figma variables/styles or from codebase analysis. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Figmad MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on sync_design_tokens? +

Register the Figmad MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sync_design_tokens: 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 Figmad. Nothing to install.

What risk level is sync_design_tokens? +

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

Can I rate-limit sync_design_tokens? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sync_design_tokens 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 sync_design_tokens completely? +

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

sync_design_tokens is provided by the Figmad MCP server (toro1221/figmad-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.