figma-create-design-system-rules · openai — Claude Code skill: how to install
Generates project-specific design system guidelines for AI coding agents handling Figma-to-code tasks. It inspects existing components and writes rules directly into your repository.
npx skills add openai/skills --skill figma-create-design-system-rules -a claude-codeWhat figma-create-design-system-rules does
This skill creates project-specific guidelines for coding agents implementing Figma interfaces. Instead of repeating architectural requirements in every prompt, the skill writes instructions into configuration files like CLAUDE.md for Claude Code, AGENTS.md for Codex CLI, or .cursor/rules/figma-design-system.mdc for Cursor.
During execution, the skill invokes the create_design_system_rules tool on the connected Figma MCP server. It analyzes folder structures, styling tokens, and component naming habits in your repository. The output enforces an implementation order: fetching structured data via get_design_context, grabbing visual references with get_screenshot, and reusing existing component files rather than inventing duplicates.
An accessible Figma MCP server connection is mandatory beforehand. The workflow halts immediately if the server cannot supply the initial templates.
What it helps with
- generate design system rule files for AI coding agents
- lock in component locations and styling token conventions
- standardize the retrieval flow for Figma MCP tools
- prevent agents from duplicating existing UI components
Example prompts for the agent
- create design system rules for my project
- set up Figma guidelines for our codebase
- generate design system rules for Claude Code
How to install figma-create-design-system-rules
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add openai/skills --skill figma-create-design-system-rules -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/figma-create-design-system-rules/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/figma-create-design-system-rules/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add openai/skills --skill figma-create-design-system-rules -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/figma-create-design-system-rules/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add openai/skills --skill figma-create-design-system-rules -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/figma-create-design-system-rules/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install openai/skills figma-create-design-system-rules2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/figma-create-design-system-rules/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add openai/skills --skill figma-create-design-system-rules -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/openai/skills --path skills/.curated/figma-create-design-system-rulesManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/figma-create-design-system-rules/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add openai/skills --skill figma-create-design-system-rules -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
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Questions about figma-create-design-system-rules
How do I install figma-create-design-system-rules in Claude Code?
Run npx skills add openai/skills --skill figma-create-design-system-rules -a claude-code in your terminal. It adds the skill to your Claude Code environment.
What does figma-create-design-system-rules do?
It analyzes your repository and generates a rule file containing your styling conventions, tokens, and component paths. This guides coding agents when translating Figma mockups into code.
What is required before using this skill?
You must have an active Figma MCP server connection and access to your project files. The skill relies on the server to provide the initial template via the create_design_system_rules tool.