Paper
What it is
Paper is a connected design canvas for teams working with agents, bringing teams, agents, code and data into one design space built on web standards. Its HTML/CSS canvas exports designs as code and supports a workflow between the canvas and code. Agents can read and write the canvas to handle responsive layouts, style variations and consistency checks. Paper MCP lets agents generate layouts, bring in real content and turn selected frames into code, with setup paths for Claude, Codex, Cursor, OpenCode, Antigravity, GitHub Copilot and VS Code.
The Snapshot extension copies web components into Paper as editable layers. Users can also copy selections from Figma, though components, variables, masks and rich text are not fully supported. The Free plan costs nothing and includes unlimited viewers and editors, 100 MCP tool calls per week, limited image generation and a 25 MB maximum image size. Paid plans keep viewer seats free and start at 16 /user/mo on the listed annual basis. Paper runs on the web, Linux, macOS and Windows, with an extension available. Its DPA describes access, monitoring, incident response and network security controls, and excludes specified restricted data categories from customer content.
For and against
For
- HTML/CSS canvas exports designs as code.
- Agents can work on responsive layouts and consistency checks.
- MCP supports multiple agent tools.
- Free plan allows unlimited viewers and editors.
- Snapshot copies web components as editable layers.
Against
- Free plan allows 100 MCP calls per week.
- Free plan limits image generation and image size.
- Figma imports do not fully support components, variables, masks or rich text.
- Customer content must exclude specified restricted data categories.
The verdict
Paper connects a web-standards-based design canvas with agent workflows and code export. The free tier has usage and image limits, and teams transferring Figma selections should note the stated import gaps.
Who it suits
Paper suits teams connecting design work with code and AI agents. Its free plan allows unlimited viewers and editors, while the MCP call limit and image restrictions may matter to teams with heavier usage needs.
Plans and prices
Free
Unlimited viewers and editors · 100/week MCP tool calls · Limited image generation · 25 MB max image size
Read 1 Oct 2026 · paper.design
Pro
1M/week MCP tool calls · 100x more image gen per week · Video export · 100 MB max image size
Read 1 Oct 2026 · paper.design
Organizations
Everything in Pro · SAML / SSO · Admin controls · Custom contracts
Read 1 Oct 2026 · paper.design
On the record
- Agent integrations
- Paper MCP provides setup paths for Claude, Codex, Cursor, OpenCode, Antigravity, GitHub Copilot, VS Code and other agents.paper.design · read 1 Oct 2026
- Agent workflow
- Paper agents can handle responsive layouts, style variations and consistency checks while reading and writing the canvas.paper.design · read 1 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- The Free plan allows unlimited viewers and editors, and viewer seats remain free on paid plans.paper.design · read 1 Oct 2026
- Data restrictions
- Paper's DPA says customer content must not contain specified restricted data categories including HIPAA health data, financial information, government identifiers and children's data.paper.design · read 1 Oct 2026
- Design-to-code
- Paper's HTML/CSS canvas exports designs as code and supports a continuous workflow from Paper to code and back.paper.design · read 1 Oct 2026
- Figma import
- Paper supports copying selections from Figma into Paper as editable layers, but components, variables, masks and rich text are not fully supported.paper.design · read 1 Oct 2026
- Maker identity
- Paper's Terms of Service identify the company as Lost Coast Labs, Inc. doing business as Paper.paper.design · read 1 Oct 2026
- MCP server
- Paper MCP lets AI agents read and write Paper files to generate layouts, pull in real content and turn selected frames into code.paper.design · read 1 Oct 2026
- Privacy and transfers
- Paper says it is headquartered in the United States and may transfer personal information to the United States or other countries.paper.design · read 1 Oct 2026
- Product purpose
- Paper is a connected canvas for teams shipping with agents that connects teams, agents, code and data in one design space built on web standards.paper.design · read 1 Oct 2026
- Security measures
- Paper's DPA describes logical data segregation, role-based access, monitoring, password controls, change management, incident response and network security controls.paper.design · read 1 Oct 2026
- Snapshot extension
- Paper Snapshot copies web components directly into Paper as editable layers.paper.design · read 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- Paper provides FAQ and troubleshooting documentation, while its Organizations plan includes dedicated support and priority onboarding.paper.design · read 1 Oct 2026
