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OpenAI Codex integrates with Figma for seamless code-to-design workflows
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Codex and Figma Integration Now Available

OpenAI and Figma have deepened their partnership with a new code-to-design integration that connects Figma directly to Codex. The integration leverages MCP (Model Context Protocol), an open-source standard that enables AI agents to interface with external applications and tools, providing teams with a faster and smoother workflow between code implementation and design exploration.

How It Works

The new Figma MCP Server enables a roundtrip workflow where teams can:

  • Bring design details into code: Extract information from Figma Design, Figma Make, or FigJam and implement them in Codex
  • Convert code to editable designs: Transform UI built in code into editable Figma designs for visual iteration and exploration
  • Move seamlessly between contexts: Start with a prompt, code, or design—the integration helps maintain context as teams move between tools

This eliminates the friction point between design and engineering workflows, allowing product builders to iterate faster without losing context.

Expanding Use Cases

According to OpenAI and Figma leadership, this integration broadens accessibility beyond role-specific tools. Engineers can iterate visually without leaving their workflow, while designers can work closer to implementation without becoming full-time coders. The result softens the boundary between roles by helping translate intent to reality continuously.

Getting Started

To access the integration, users can install the Figma MCP Server directly in the Codex desktop application. Codex has seen significant adoption since its April 2025 launch, with over 1 million weekly users and 400%+ usage growth year-to-date. Enterprise users including Cisco, NVIDIA, Ramp, and Datadog have already adopted Codex, along with startups like Harvey and Sierra.

This integration builds on Figma's existing partnerships with OpenAI, including the Figma app in ChatGPT and Figma's deployment of OpenAI models across its platform.