Teams who have enabled AI features in zeroheight and have their styleguide protected by SSO can leverage the zeroheight Assistant for Figma — a chatbot for the Disabling remote MCP access:
- Removes the Remote MCP details block from the viewer-facing release
- Removes the remote MCP URL from styleguide settings and the editor view of the block
- Immediately stops all existing MCP URLs from returning dat of your design system that runs within a Figma plugin.
Once the plugin has been setup (by users pasting in their Remote MCP server URL), consumers will be able to "chat" with the design system context that exists in zeroheight.
When your consumers use the zeroheight Assistant for Figma viewers, data from your design system will be sent to OpenAI to improve the quality of the response. Neither zeroheight nor OpenAI will use your data for model training purposes.
Setting up the zeroheight Assistant for Figma
The zeroheight Assistant for Figma is available for any styleguide that is protected by SSO.
zeroheight admins who want consumers of the design system to use the assistant will need to enable Remote MCP access for the relevant styleguide and then share MCP details with the consumers.
Enabling MCP for the relevant styleguide
Styleguides created before 4th March 2026 have remote MCP disabled by default. Styleguides created after that date have it enabled by default.
- Head to styleguide settings
- In the sidebar on the left select MCP and Markdown
- Under Remote MCP access, toggle Enable remote MCP access on
Share access with your team
Add a Remote MCP details block to your documentation.
- Open the slash inserter on any page and select Remote MCP details
- The block renders each viewer's unique MCP URL automatically — they'll see their own URL, not yours
- Configure which client tabs are visible using the block's settings panel — you'll only need to enable the Raw URL in order for consumers to be able to setup the assistant
Note: Each viewer's URL is unique to them, so use the block — don't share your own URL.
Then share a link to the page where you added the block with your consumers. Create a release first if the Latest release of your styleguide isn't accessible to consumers.
Setup the plugin
- Run the plugin [details TBD]
- Paste your Remote MCP server URL into the field
- Click Connect
Use the zeroheight Assistant for Figma
Navigate to the Chat tab and ask a question about your design system like "what are the guidelines for the checkbox component?"
You can also add context to your question to the assistant from the Figma canvas. Simply select the relevant frame(s), they'll appear in the plugin chat and will be included as context with your question:
The assistant's response will match any tone of voice instructions configured for the styleguide.
Follow-up questions retain the context of the conversation if you want to start a new topic click the Clear chat button.
FAQ
Can I opt out?
You can disable access to the zeroheight Assistant for Figma by disabling the remote MCP server. Disabling remote MCP access:
- Removes the Remote MCP details block from the viewer-facing release
- Removes the remote MCP URL from styleguide settings and the editor view of the block
- Immediately stops all existing MCP URLs from returning data
Will you use our data for training purposes?
Neither zeroheight nor OpenAI will use customer data for model training purposes.
What data is shared with OpenAI?
The prompt/question and relevant styleguide data are always shared with OpenAI.
If you select a frame on the Figma canvas before sending a message, the name of that frame is also shared..
Can I use the assistant on styleguides that are accessible to the public?
No, but if you're interested in doing so let us know via support@zeroheight.com.
Can consumers retrieve previous conversations?
No, previous conversations with the assistant cannot be retrieved.
Can zeroheight admins/editors see the conversations consumers have been having with the assistant?
No, but if you're interested in seeing this information let us know via support@zeroheight.com.
Can I customise the appearance of the assistant?
No, but if you're interested in doing so let us know via support@zeroheight.com.
Does the assistant remember my previous prompts/question?
Within a conversation "thread" previous questions and replies are used to inform the next response. But new conversation threads can be started by clicking Clear chat.
What kind of response will I get from the assistant?
A text-based response to the prompt will be streamed into the chat.
What usage limits are there on the use of AI?
Each message to the assistant consumes 1 "prompt" from your team's monthly AI usage limit. Limits vary by plan for more information see plan limits.
Is OpenAI a subprocessor of my data?
We have added OpenAI to our list of sub-processors. AI features will not process personal information unless you input personal details into the prompt. As a reminder, customers are not supposed to input personal information into AI features or the content they upload to the platform more generally (see terms and conditions).
What legal terms apply to the use of AI features in zeroheight?
For full details on the terms that apply to the use of AI features, please see our AI Terms.
How can I provide feedback on this feature?
Drop us any feedback via support@zeroheight.com