Sketch Context FAQs

Question 1

What is Sketch Context?

Accepted Answer

Sketch Context is a tool that integrates Sketch designs with IDEs like Cursor, Cline or Windsurf, enabling AI-powered design-to-code workflows through a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and Sketch plugin.

Question 2

Is Sketch Context stable and production-ready?

Accepted Answer

This project is currently in testing phase and may not be fully stable, but contributions are welcome!

Question 3

What are the main features of Sketch Context?

Accepted Answer

It parses local and cloud Sketch files, extracts components and symbols, supports selection links via a Sketch plugin, provides real-time updates, and allows creating design elements from IDE commands.

Question 4

How do I connect Sketch Context to Cursor IDE?

Accepted Answer

Start the MCP server, open the Sketch plugin's MCP interface, connect to the server port, then add a new MCP server in Cursor's settings with the URL `http://localhost:3333/sse`.

Question 5

Do I need a Sketch API key?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a Sketch API key is required for accessing Sketch Cloud-hosted files. You can obtain an access token using your Sketch Cloud credentials via a POST request to the authentication endpoint.

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