Jurassic Stack, When Connectors Break the Fences

Every innovation park starts the same way, a spark of wonder. Designers gather at the fence line, watching AI connectors move and think, amazed that ChatGPT can now talk to Figma and build with them. The gates open, the tour begins, and someone whispers, “What could possibly go wrong?”

A recent security alert around a third-party connector called Framelink exposed a vulnerability in the MCP server that could allow attackers to execute code inside Figma. Serious enough to remind us that even well behaved raptors still test the fence.

Designers live at the edge of invention. We try every plugin, every new AI bridge, every shiny helper that promises to cut our workload in half. That curiosity drives the field, but it also means we bring new creatures into the park every week.

So treat new tools with a bit of healthy caution. Read permission prompts instead of clicking through. Ask why a connector needs edit access to all your files. Keep experiments in separate playgrounds, not the team’s main board. When in doubt, wait for a patch or second opinion before installing.

Security in design is not about fear, it is about stewardship. Keep the fences strong, stay curious, and you can enjoy the spectacle without losing a limb.