set_focus

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Overview

Focuses the Figma viewport on a specific node by selecting it and scrolling the canvas to bring it into view. This is useful for directing user attention to a specific element or navigating to a node programmatically.

Parameters

string

required

The ID of the node to focus on. The node must exist in the current document.

Return Value

Returns confirmation with the focused node’s name and ID:

{
  "name": "Button Component",
  "id": "123:456"
}

Usage Example

const result = await use_mcp_tool({
  server_name: "TalkToFigma",
  tool_name: "set_focus",
  arguments: {
    nodeId: "123:456"
  }
});

console.log(`Focused on: ${result.name}`);

Behavior

When you call set_focus:

The node is selected (previous selection is replaced)
The viewport scrolls to center the node
The node becomes visible and highlighted

Best Practices

Use set_focus to guide users to specific elements during automated workflows or after creating/modifying nodes.

Calling set_focus will replace the current selection. If you need to preserve the selection, use get_selection first to save it.

Common Use Cases

Navigating to a newly created element
Highlighting errors or issues in designs
Guiding users through a review process
Showing results of search operations
Demonstrating design changes

Code Location

Source: server.ts:2462-2491

set_selections - Select multiple nodes
get_node_info - Get node details
get_selection - Get current selection

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Overview

Parameters

Return Value

Usage Example

Behavior

Best Practices

Common Use Cases

Code Location

Related Tools