Figma-Context-MCP vs MCP TypeScript SDK
Side-by-side comparison of two AI agent tools
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Figma-Context-MCPopen-source
MCP server to provide Figma layout information to AI coding agents like Cursor
The official TypeScript SDK for Model Context Protocol servers and clients
Metrics
| Figma-Context-MCP | MCP TypeScript SDK | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | 15.9k | 13.5k |
| Star velocity /mo | 1.3k | 237.5935828877005 |
| Commits (90d) | 0 | 84 |
| Releases (6m) | 9 | 10 |
| Overall score | 0.4470418338447781 | 0.6686238253242411 |
Pros
- +Official SDK with comprehensive server and client libraries supporting multiple runtimes (Node.js, Bun, Deno)
- +Includes middleware packages for popular frameworks (Express, Hono) enabling easy integration
- +Strong community adoption with 12,000+ GitHub stars and active development
Cons
- -Version 2 is currently in pre-alpha development, making it unstable for production use
- -Requires peer dependency on Zod v4 for schema validation, adding complexity to setup
- -May be over-engineered for simple context provision scenarios that don't need full MCP protocol
Use Cases
- •Building MCP servers that provide tools, resources, and prompts to LLM applications
- •Creating MCP clients that consume standardized context from various servers
- •Integrating MCP capabilities into existing Express or Hono web applications
FAQ
- Which is more popular, Figma-Context-MCP or MCP TypeScript SDK?
- Figma-Context-MCP has more GitHub stars (15,941 vs 13,492).
- Which is more actively developed, Figma-Context-MCP or MCP TypeScript SDK?
- MCP TypeScript SDK had more commits in the last 90 days (84 vs 0).
- Should I use Figma-Context-MCP or MCP TypeScript SDK?
- Compare their capabilities, limitations and "best for" notes above. Both are open source, so trying each on a small task is the fastest way to decide.