--- title: "Figma-Context-MCP vs cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/glips-figma-context-mcp-vs-grab-cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp" tools: ["glips-figma-context-mcp", "grab-cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp"] --- # Figma-Context-MCP vs cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp *GraphCanon updated Aug 26, 2026* ## Verdict 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; pick cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp if cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp integrates AI agents with Figma through MCP for programmable design interaction in JavaScript under the MIT license. [Figma-Context-MCP](https://www.framelink.ai/) reports 16k GitHub stars, 1.3k forks, and 25 open issues, last pushed Aug 7, 2026. [cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp](https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1485687494525374295/cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp-plugin) has 7.0k stars, 771 forks, and 87 open issues, last pushed Jul 26, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [Figma-Context-MCP's repository](https://github.com/GLips/Figma-Context-MCP) and [cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp's repository](https://github.com/grab/cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp). | | [Figma-Context-MCP](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp.md) | [cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp](/tools/grab-cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | MCP server for providing Figma layout info to AI coding agents | Integration of AI agents with Figma for programmable design interaction | | Stars | 15,711 | 6,987 | | Forks | 1,250 | 771 | | Open issues | 25 | 87 | | Language | TypeScript | JavaScript | | 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. | cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp integrates AI agents with Figma through MCP for programmable design interaction in JavaScript under the MIT license. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Figma-Context-MCP is available under the MIT License, allowing for flexible use and modification in both personal and commercial projects. | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [Figma-Context-MCP](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp.md) | [cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp](/tools/grab-cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Active (82%) | Steady (60%) | | Days since push | 18d | 30d | | Open issues (now) | 25 | 87 | | Stars delta | +213 (30d) | +54 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +3 (30d) | +1 (30d) | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/grab-cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp/trust.md) | ## 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. ## Decision facts: cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp - **Adopt for:** cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp integrates AI agents with Figma through MCP for programmable design interaction in JavaScript under the MIT license. ## Choose when ### Choose Figma-Context-MCP if… - Figma-Context-MCP is primarily TypeScript; cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp is JavaScript. - Requirements: Development and operation require proficiency with TypeScript.. - Tags unique to Figma-Context-MCP: ai, mcp, typescript. - When you are using Cursor or a similar AI coding agent in conjunction with Figma and need accurate layout information extracted from your designs. ### Choose cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp if… - cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp is primarily JavaScript; Figma-Context-MCP is TypeScript. - Tags unique to cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp: agentic-ai, ai-agents, automation, claude-code. - cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - - You require deep integration between Cursor, Claude Code, and Codex for modifying Figma designs programmatically ## 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. ## When NOT to use cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp - - Seeking a non-JavaScript solution, as this tool is specifically built in JavaScript - - In need of integration beyond Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex, since the tool supports interaction only with these specific AI agents ## Common questions ### What is the difference between Figma-Context-MCP and cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp? Figma-Context-MCP: MCP server for providing Figma layout info to AI coding agents. cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp: Integration of AI agents with Figma for programmable design interaction. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose Figma-Context-MCP over cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp? Choose Figma-Context-MCP over cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp when Figma-Context-MCP is primarily TypeScript; cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp is JavaScript; Requirements: Development and operation require proficiency with TypeScript.; Tags unique to Figma-Context-MCP: ai, mcp, typescript; 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 choose cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp over Figma-Context-MCP? Choose cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp over Figma-Context-MCP when cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp is primarily JavaScript; Figma-Context-MCP is TypeScript; Tags unique to cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp: agentic-ai, ai-agents, automation, claude-code; cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; - You require deep integration between Cursor, Claude Code, and Codex for modifying Figma designs programmatically. ### 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. ### When should I avoid cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp? - Seeking a non-JavaScript solution, as this tool is specifically built in JavaScript - In need of integration beyond Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex, since the tool supports interaction only with these specific AI agents ### Is Figma-Context-MCP or cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp more popular on GitHub? Figma-Context-MCP has more GitHub stars (15,711 vs 6,987). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are Figma-Context-MCP and cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (Figma-Context-MCP: MIT, cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to Figma-Context-MCP or cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [Figma-Context-MCP alternatives](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/alternatives) and [cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp alternatives](/tools/grab-cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp/alternatives) ([Figma-Context-MCP markdown twin](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/alternatives.md), [cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp markdown twin](/tools/grab-cursor-talk-to-figma-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/glips-figma-context-mcp-vs-grab-cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, Figma-Context-MCP or cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp? Figma-Context-MCP: Active. cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp: Steady. 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 Figma-Context-MCP and cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [Figma-Context-MCP trust report](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/trust); [cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp trust report](/tools/grab-cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=glips-figma-context-mcp`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=glips-figma-context-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/_