MCP Servers for Figma, Jira, GitLab and Playwright
People typing "figma mcp server" or "jira mcp server" into search are usually after the same thing: a connection between a tool they use every day and the AI assistant they already work in. For one of these four searches the thing being searched for doesn't exist in that form, and for two others the obvious guide leads past the official setup. So here they are in order, with what's actually…
MCP servers serve as a bridge between a program holding data and an AI assistant, allowing the assistant to access and manipulate the data directly. This connection enables the AI assistant to work with the actual files, tickets, or merge requests instead of just viewing them as screenshots.
For Figma, there are two MCP server options: a local one and a remote one. The local server is more convenient as it doesn't require an API key, but it sends data to the cloud provider, which may pose a data protection risk. The remote server is recommended for better data protection but requires a paid plan and a Dev or Full seat.
Jira doesn't have a dedicated MCP server. Instead, Atlassian offers a single server for all its products, and Jira is just one part of it. This means that searching for a Jira MCP server actually means setting up the Atlassian server. The sign-in process varies depending on the product, and not all functionalities may be available depending on the chosen sign-in method.
GitLab's MCP server is built into the application, available since version 18.3. It requires prerequisites such as GitLab Duo, enabled experimental features, and access to MCP. Alternatively, mcp-remote can be used as a proxy, requiring Node.js version 20 or newer.
Playwright is different from the other three tools as it is a browser control tool, not a data store. The official server for Playwright runs on the user's machine, allowing the AI assistant to interact with web pages, fill in forms, and report back the findings. This opens up possibilities for automating tests, but the real value lies in the assistant's ability to look up information on web pages.
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