Vibe Design is much better than I thought...

Key Concepts

Figma MCP, Chassen MCP, Cursor, Cloud Code, UI Generation, Pixel Perfect UI, UI Component Libraries, Registries, Figma API Key, Chassen, AI Builder Club, UI Animation, Component Search, Component Import.

Figma MCP for Pixel Perfect UI

The speaker discusses using Figma MCP (Made by RAM, open source) to generate pixel-perfect UI from Figma designs in Cursor or Cloud Code.

• Process:
  1. Copy the link to a selection in Figma.
  2. Paste the link into Cursor/Cloud Code and prompt the AI to implement the landing page section 100% pixel perfect.
  3. Figma MCP downloads image and SVG assets.
  4. The AI generates the UI, which is claimed to be almost pixel-perfect.
  5. Refine with additional prompts (e.g., adding color backgrounds, borders).
• Example: The speaker demonstrates generating a UI section from a Figma design with just two prompts, achieving near 100% pixel perfection.
• Key Feature: The ability to download Figma image assets as SVGs.
• Installation:
  1. Add the Figma MCP to Cursor/Cloud Code.
  2. Replace the placeholder with your Figma API key.
  3. Get the Figma API key from Figma settings (Security -> Generate new personal access token).
  4. Grant necessary permissions (especially read access to files) when generating the token.

Chassen MCP for Enhanced UI Component Access

The speaker introduces Chassen MCP server, which allows connecting to various Chassen-based UI component libraries.

• Functionality:
  • Retrieves available components from imported UI component libraries (e.g., Chassen Form, Tark, Magic UI).
  • Automatically retrieves the command-line instructions to add components to your project.
  • Provides example code for using the components.
• Pixel Perfect Synergy: If your Figma design uses Chassen-based components with correct naming, the combination of Figma MCP and Chassen MCP can achieve near 100% pixel-perfect UI generation.
• Setup:
  1. Ensure your project has Chassen set up.
  2. Run MPX chassen latest MCP initiate with the specific client (Cursor, Cloud Code, VS Code). This adds Chassen MCP to your project.
  3. This MCP service needs to be per project level.
  4. Add an agents.mmd file to define rules for agent behavior.
  5. If using a Chassen public template, add registries to the components.json file. Registries are URLs pointing to JSON files containing component information (e.g., URL/r/registry.json).
• Template: The speaker provides a Chassen invite template with Figma MCP and Chassen MCP pre-configured for download and customization.
• Demonstration: The speaker copies a Figma link with Chassen components, prompts the AI to review the UI using Chassen for 100% pixel perfection. The AI retrieves data from Figma, checks connected UI component libraries, searches for relevant components (data tables, badges, cards), adds the components, and generates the UI, resulting in a near pixel-perfect match.

Component Search and Import Across Registries

The speaker highlights the ability of Chassen MCP to search for components across different registries and automatically import them.

• Process:
  1. Add component registries (URLs pointing to component libraries).
  2. Ask the AI to search for components within a specific registry (e.g., "What's in PL UI?").
  3. Prompt the AI to build a UI using components from the registries (e.g., "Help me build a text editor UI").
  4. The AI adds the necessary components to your project.
• Examples of Registries:
  • Fancy Component (animations)
  • Animate UI (animations)
  • Chat UI (modals, selectors)
  • Text Editor (specialized text editor components)
• Demonstration: The speaker adds a text editor component registry and prompts the AI to build a text editor UI. The AI imports the components, resulting in a sophisticated text editor experience.
• Customization: Users can mix and match components from different libraries.
• Future Potential: Users can build and host their own UI component libraries for future use.

AI Builder Club and Further Learning

The speaker mentions resources for further learning and support.

• Detailed instructions for all MCP tools are available on AI Builder Club.
• A Chassen invite template with pre-configured component registries is available for download.
• AI Builder Club hosts weekly workshops on AI coding workflows, with an upcoming session specifically on UI generation.

Conclusion

The video showcases a workflow leveraging Figma MCP and Chassen MCP to achieve near pixel-perfect UI generation from Figma designs. The key takeaways are the ability to automate UI implementation, access a wide range of UI components from different libraries, and customize the UI with fine-grained control. The speaker emphasizes the potential for increased efficiency and creativity in UI development using these tools.