--- title: "arcade-mcp vs Figma-Context-MCP" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/arcadeai-arcade-mcp-vs-glips-figma-context-mcp" tools: ["arcadeai-arcade-mcp", "glips-figma-context-mcp"] --- # arcade-mcp vs Figma-Context-MCP *GraphCanon updated Aug 26, 2026* ## Verdict Pick arcade-mcp if arcade-MCP is an MCP Server Framework and Tool Development Library specifically built for incorporating custom capabilities into AI agents using the Model Context Protocol; pick Figma-Context-MCP if figma-Context-MCP is a TypeScript-based MCP server designed to facilitate the extraction of layout information from Figma projects for AI coding agents such as Cursor. [arcade-mcp](https://docs.arcade.dev) reports 981 GitHub stars, 101 forks, and 16 open issues, last pushed Jul 26, 2026. [Figma-Context-MCP](https://www.framelink.ai/) has 16k stars, 1.3k forks, and 25 open issues, last pushed Aug 7, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [arcade-mcp's repository](https://github.com/ArcadeAI/arcade-mcp) and [Figma-Context-MCP's repository](https://github.com/GLips/Figma-Context-MCP). | | [arcade-mcp](/tools/arcadeai-arcade-mcp.md) | [Figma-Context-MCP](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | MCP Server Framework and Tool Development Library for Custom Agent Capabilities | MCP server for providing Figma layout info to AI coding agents | | Stars | 981 | 15,711 | | Forks | 101 | 1,250 | | Open issues | 16 | 25 | | Language | Python | TypeScript | | Adopt for | Arcade-MCP is an MCP Server Framework and Tool Development Library specifically built for incorporating custom capabilities into AI agents using the Model Context Protocol. | Figma-Context-MCP is a TypeScript-based MCP server designed to facilitate the extraction of layout information from Figma projects for AI coding agents such as Cursor. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | Figma-Context-MCP is available under the MIT License, allowing for flexible use and modification in both personal and commercial projects. | | Categories | AI Agents | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [arcade-mcp](/tools/arcadeai-arcade-mcp.md) | [Figma-Context-MCP](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Active (82%) | | Days since push | 0d | 18d | | Open issues (now) | 16 | 25 | | Stars delta | Unknown | +213 (30d) | | Open issues delta | Unknown | +3 (30d) | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/arcadeai-arcade-mcp/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: arcade-mcp - **Requirements:** Min 4 GB RAM - **Adopt for:** Arcade-MCP is an MCP Server Framework and Tool Development Library specifically built for incorporating custom capabilities into AI agents using the Model Context Protocol. ## Decision facts: Figma-Context-MCP - **Requirements:** Development and operation require proficiency with TypeScript. - **Adopt for:** Figma-Context-MCP is a TypeScript-based MCP server designed to facilitate the extraction of layout information from Figma projects for AI coding agents such as Cursor. - **License detail:** Figma-Context-MCP is available under the MIT License, allowing for flexible use and modification in both personal and commercial projects. ## Choose when ### Choose arcade-mcp if… - arcade-mcp is primarily Python; Figma-Context-MCP is TypeScript. - Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM. - Tags unique to arcade-mcp: arcade-ai, mcp-framework, model-context-protocol, python. - When you need to build detailed, custom interactions between your AI agent and a structured environment that requires specific context management capabilities through the MCP protocol. ### Choose Figma-Context-MCP if… - Figma-Context-MCP is primarily TypeScript; arcade-mcp is Python. - Requirements: Development and operation require proficiency with TypeScript.. - Tags unique to Figma-Context-MCP: cursor, figma, mcp, typescript. - Also covers Developer Tools. - Figma-Context-MCP ships an MCP server manifest. - When you are using Cursor or a similar AI coding agent in conjunction with Figma and need accurate layout information extracted from your designs. ## When NOT to use arcade-mcp - If your project does not involve interaction with an environment that relies on the Model Context Protocol for its core functionality, Arcade-MCP may offer unnecessary complexity. - When working in environments where direct support and integration of tools are crucial, arcade-mcp might have less support compared to more mainstream AI agent frameworks. ## When NOT to use Figma-Context-MCP - Do not use if you are exclusively working on projects without a requirement for AI intervention in the coding process based on Figma designs. - If you do not utilize Figma as your primary design tool, or if your workflow does not include TypeScript-based services, this may not be suitable. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between arcade-mcp and Figma-Context-MCP? arcade-mcp: MCP Server Framework and Tool Development Library for Custom Agent Capabilities. Figma-Context-MCP: MCP server for providing Figma layout info to AI coding agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose arcade-mcp over Figma-Context-MCP? Choose arcade-mcp over Figma-Context-MCP when arcade-mcp is primarily Python; Figma-Context-MCP is TypeScript; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Tags unique to arcade-mcp: arcade-ai, mcp-framework, model-context-protocol, python; When you need to build detailed, custom interactions between your AI agent and a structured environment that requires specific context management capabilities through the MCP protocol. ### When should I choose Figma-Context-MCP over arcade-mcp? Choose Figma-Context-MCP over arcade-mcp when Figma-Context-MCP is primarily TypeScript; arcade-mcp is Python; Requirements: Development and operation require proficiency with TypeScript.; Tags unique to Figma-Context-MCP: cursor, figma, mcp, typescript; Also covers Developer Tools; Figma-Context-MCP ships an MCP server manifest; When you are using Cursor or a similar AI coding agent in conjunction with Figma and need accurate layout information extracted from your designs. ### When should I avoid arcade-mcp? If your project does not involve interaction with an environment that relies on the Model Context Protocol for its core functionality, Arcade-MCP may offer unnecessary complexity. When working in environments where direct support and integration of tools are crucial, arcade-mcp might have less support compared to more mainstream AI agent frameworks. ### When should I avoid Figma-Context-MCP? Do not use if you are exclusively working on projects without a requirement for AI intervention in the coding process based on Figma designs. If you do not utilize Figma as your primary design tool, or if your workflow does not include TypeScript-based services, this may not be suitable. ### Is arcade-mcp or Figma-Context-MCP more popular on GitHub? Figma-Context-MCP has more GitHub stars (15,711 vs 981). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are arcade-mcp and Figma-Context-MCP open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (arcade-mcp: MIT, Figma-Context-MCP: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to arcade-mcp or Figma-Context-MCP? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [arcade-mcp alternatives](/tools/arcadeai-arcade-mcp/alternatives) and [Figma-Context-MCP alternatives](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/alternatives) ([arcade-mcp markdown twin](/tools/arcadeai-arcade-mcp/alternatives.md), [Figma-Context-MCP markdown twin](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/alternatives.md)), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes. ### Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison? Yes. The markdown twin at [this comparison](/compare/arcadeai-arcade-mcp-vs-glips-figma-context-mcp.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, arcade-mcp or Figma-Context-MCP? arcade-mcp: Very active. Figma-Context-MCP: Active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance. ### Where are the full trust reports for arcade-mcp and Figma-Context-MCP? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [arcade-mcp trust report](/tools/arcadeai-arcade-mcp/trust); [Figma-Context-MCP trust report](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=arcadeai-arcade-mcp`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=arcadeai-arcade-mcp) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_