Figma's dylan field criticizes mcp protocol for limitations

Figma co-founder Dylan Field has voiced concerns about the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard for AI agents to connect with external tools. Despite his reservations, Figma expanded MCP support at its first Config conference in India, announcing 20 new partners, including Amp, Notion, and Mistral. Field previously criticized MCP for its limitations, such as Anthropic's lack of MCP integration for its resources. He highlighted issues of asymmetric context sharing and noted that MCP favors large labs. Figma's CEO emphasized data security concerns, stating that exposing more data through MCP increases the risk of abuse. Field acknowledged the need for MCP improvements but stressed Figma's commitment to openness. The debate reflects broader tensions between open and closed systems in AI development. Field responded to questions about Anthropic's MCP stance, stating that while Figma supports open ecosystems, MCP is not perfect. He noted that MCP advantages frontier labs and that users should have access to Figma data. The company's approach balances openness with security, acknowledging potential risks without compromising its vision for collaboration.