set_text

MCP tool from Figma MCP Rust by alvinindra

Update text content of an existing TEXT node

How to use it

set_text is exposed by the Figma MCP Rust MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the set_text tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.

Install Figma MCP Rust

$claude mcp add -s project figma-mcp-rust -- npx -y @alvinindra/figma-mcp-rust@latest

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Other tools in Figma MCP Rust (39)

add_variable_mode

Add a new mode to an existing collection (e.g. Light/Dark)

apply_style_to_node

Apply an existing local style to a node, linking it to that style

batch_rename_nodes

Bulk rename nodes via find/replace, regex, or prefix/suffix

clone_node

Clone a node, optionally repositioning or reparenting

create_component

Convert an existing FRAME node into a reusable component

create_effect_style

Create a named effect style (drop shadow, inner shadow, blur)

create_ellipse

Create an ellipse or circle

create_frame

Create a frame with optional auto-layout, fill, and parent

create_grid_style

Create a named layout grid style (columns, rows, or grid)

create_paint_style

Create a named paint style with a solid color

create_rectangle

Create a rectangle with optional fill and corner radius

create_section

Create a Figma Section node to organise frames on a page

create_text

Create a text node (font loaded automatically)

create_text_style

Create a named text style with font, size, and spacing

create_variable_collection

Create a new local variable collection with an optional initial mode

delete_nodes

Delete one or more nodes permanently

delete_style

Delete any style (paint, text, effect, or grid) by ID

find_replace_text

Find and replace text across all TEXT nodes in a subtree or page; supports regex

import_image

Decode base64 image and place it as a rectangle fill

lock_nodes

Lock one or more nodes to prevent accidental edits

move_nodes

Move nodes to an absolute x/y position

remove_reactions

Remove all or specific reactions by zero-based index from a node

rename_node

Rename a node

reorder_nodes

Change z-order: bringToFront, sendToBack, bringForward, sendBackward

reparent_nodes

Move nodes to a different parent frame, group, or section

resize_nodes

Resize nodes by width and/or height

rotate_nodes

Set absolute rotation in degrees on one or more nodes

set_auto_layout

Set or update auto-layout (flex) properties on a frame

set_blend_mode

Set blend mode (MULTIPLY, SCREEN, OVERLAY, and more) on one or more nodes

set_constraints

Set responsive constraints { horizontal, vertical } on one or more nodes

set_corner_radius

Set corner radius, uniform or per-corner

set_effects

Apply drop shadow / blur effects directly on a node (no style required)

set_fills

Set solid fill color (hex) on a node

set_opacity

Set opacity of one or more nodes (0 = transparent, 1 = opaque)

set_reactions

Set prototype reactions (triggers + actions) on a node; mode replace or append

set_strokes

Set solid stroke color and weight on a node

set_visible

Show or hide one or more nodes

unlock_nodes

Unlock one or more nodes

update_paint_style

Rename or recolor an existing paint style