--- title: "after-effects-mcp vs Figma-Context-MCP" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/dakkshin-after-effects-mcp-vs-glips-figma-context-mcp" tools: ["dakkshin-after-effects-mcp", "glips-figma-context-mcp"] --- # after-effects-mcp vs Figma-Context-MCP *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick after-effects-mcp if after-effects-mcp is an MCP Server extension for Adobe After Effects to enable remote control via ExtendScript with support for JavaScript; 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. [after-effects-mcp](https://github.com/Dakkshin/after-effects-mcp) reports 632 GitHub stars, 125 forks, and 22 open issues, last pushed Apr 1, 2026. [Figma-Context-MCP](https://www.framelink.ai/) has 16k stars, 1.3k forks, and 25 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [after-effects-mcp's repository](https://github.com/Dakkshin/after-effects-mcp) and [Figma-Context-MCP's repository](https://github.com/GLips/Figma-Context-MCP). | | [after-effects-mcp](/tools/dakkshin-after-effects-mcp.md) | [Figma-Context-MCP](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | MCP Server for Adobe After Effects enabling remote model control via ExtendScript | MCP server for providing Figma layout info to AI coding agents | | Stars | 632 | 15,881 | | Forks | 125 | 1,262 | | Open issues | 22 | 25 | | Language | JavaScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | after-effects-mcp is an MCP Server extension for Adobe After Effects to enable remote control via ExtendScript with support for JavaScript. | 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 | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [after-effects-mcp](/tools/dakkshin-after-effects-mcp.md) | [Figma-Context-MCP](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Slowing (36%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 172d | 2d | | Open issues (now) | 22 | 25 | | Stars delta | +91 (30d) | +383 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/dakkshin-after-effects-mcp/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: after-effects-mcp - **Adopt for:** after-effects-mcp is an MCP Server extension for Adobe After Effects to enable remote control via ExtendScript with support for JavaScript. ## 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 after-effects-mcp if… - after-effects-mcp is primarily JavaScript; Figma-Context-MCP is TypeScript. - Tags unique to after-effects-mcp: after-effects, automation, javascript, model-context-protocol. - When enhancing script-based productivity in After Effects for precise remote control tasks via Model Context Protocol ### Choose Figma-Context-MCP if… - Figma-Context-MCP is primarily TypeScript; after-effects-mcp is JavaScript. - Requirements: Development and operation require proficiency with TypeScript.. - Tags unique to Figma-Context-MCP: ai, cursor, figma, typescript. - Also covers AI Agents. - 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 after-effects-mcp - If focusing solely on local workflows without the need for dynamic, script-controlled changes from a remote location - When project requirements are met with native controls and do not demand integration with the Model Context Protocol ## 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 after-effects-mcp and Figma-Context-MCP? after-effects-mcp: MCP Server for Adobe After Effects enabling remote model control via ExtendScript. 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 after-effects-mcp over Figma-Context-MCP? Choose after-effects-mcp over Figma-Context-MCP when after-effects-mcp is primarily JavaScript; Figma-Context-MCP is TypeScript; Tags unique to after-effects-mcp: after-effects, automation, javascript, model-context-protocol; When enhancing script-based productivity in After Effects for precise remote control tasks via Model Context Protocol. ### When should I choose Figma-Context-MCP over after-effects-mcp? Choose Figma-Context-MCP over after-effects-mcp when Figma-Context-MCP is primarily TypeScript; after-effects-mcp is JavaScript; Requirements: Development and operation require proficiency with TypeScript.; Tags unique to Figma-Context-MCP: ai, cursor, figma, typescript; Also covers AI Agents; 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 after-effects-mcp? If focusing solely on local workflows without the need for dynamic, script-controlled changes from a remote location When project requirements are met with native controls and do not demand integration with the Model Context Protocol ### 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 after-effects-mcp or Figma-Context-MCP more popular on GitHub? Figma-Context-MCP has more GitHub stars (15,881 vs 632). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are after-effects-mcp and Figma-Context-MCP open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (after-effects-mcp: MIT, Figma-Context-MCP: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to after-effects-mcp or Figma-Context-MCP? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [after-effects-mcp alternatives](/tools/dakkshin-after-effects-mcp/alternatives) and [Figma-Context-MCP alternatives](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/alternatives) ([after-effects-mcp markdown twin](/tools/dakkshin-after-effects-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/dakkshin-after-effects-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, after-effects-mcp or Figma-Context-MCP? after-effects-mcp: Slowing. Figma-Context-MCP: Very 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 after-effects-mcp and Figma-Context-MCP? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [after-effects-mcp trust report](/tools/dakkshin-after-effects-mcp/trust); [Figma-Context-MCP trust report](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=dakkshin-after-effects-mcp`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=dakkshin-after-effects-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/_