MCP Tool Reference Low Risk

generate_diagram

Generates a FigJam diagram from Mermaid syntax

Part of the Figma MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

figma/figma-mcp-server Other

WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents call generate_diagram to perform operations in Figma. While the risk category is not fully classified, applying a rate limit gives you visibility into how often the tool is called and prevents unexpected bursts of activity from autonomous agents.

WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON GENERATE_DIAGRAM

Applying a policy to generate_diagram gives you an audit trail of every call an AI agent makes. Even for low-risk tools, visibility into agent behaviour helps you debug issues, optimise workflows, and maintain compliance with your organisation's security requirements.

RECOMMENDED POLICY

Apply a rate limit to control usage and monitor for unexpected behaviour.

figma.yaml 
tools:
  generate_diagram:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 60
          window: 60

See the full Figma policy for all 7 tools.

DETAILS

Tool Name

generate_diagram

Category

Other

MCP Server

Figma MCP Server

Risk Level

Low

MORE FIGMA TOOLS

whoami Other
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get_code_connect_suggestions Read
Finds suggestions for mapping Figma node IDs to code components
get_figjam Read
Returns metadata for FigJam diagrams in XML format including screenshots
get_metadata Read
Returns a sparse XML representation of a Figma selection with layer IDs, names, types, and sizes
create_design_system_rules Write
Generates custom design system rules for the user's codebase
send_code_connect_mappings Write
Confirms the suggested Code Connect mappings

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the generate_diagram tool do?

Generates a FigJam diagram from Mermaid syntax. It is categorised as a Other tool in the Figma MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on generate_diagram?

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for generate_diagram. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Figma MCP server.

What risk level is generate_diagram?

generate_diagram is a Other tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit generate_diagram?

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the generate_diagram rule in your Intercept 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 generate_diagram completely?

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for generate_diagram. 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 generate_diagram?

generate_diagram is provided by the Figma MCP server (figma/figma-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

ENFORCE POLICIES ON FIGMA

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

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