A Figma plugin that assists solo builders and small teams check how well their designs match up against best practices for the Figma MCP server and ensure better code output with less token cost.
Key Achievements:
Successfully designed and built a working developed plugin using the best practices and Figma MCP server to execute the build.
Achieved 50 users within the first month of launch without any posting outside of LinkedIn network.
Design Challenge
Design a Figma plugin that takes a user's frame or component and returns a readiness score, token estimation, and suggestions on how to improve for better MCP code output.
Providing token estimation for generation costs, component structure validation, naming convention checks, real-time readiness scoring, and nesting depth optimization
You are able to use the plugin today and try it for yourself!
Solution
Design the plugin around three easily scanable sections that automatically update whenever a user makes a change.
Utilize best practices in conjunction with Claude Code and command Markdown files to ensure the best output.
Reiterate on initial design for overall better user experience.
Technical Approach
Using the Figma MCP server, I iterated on the plugin with Claude Code over the course of 1 month. While the MCP server relayed the majority of the design seamlessly, the icons and minor coding edits needed to be done manually and through the file tree.
Rename each layer and apply annotations for better translation.
Skills Used
Accessibility
Adobe Suite
Prototyping
GenAI
UI Design
HTML/CSS
User-centered Design
Information Architecture
User Research
Interaction Design
UX Design
JavaScript
Mixed Reality
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