Comparison
Figma-Context-MCP vs mcp-use
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 mcp-use if the MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude.
Markdown twin · Figma-Context-MCP alternatives · mcp-use alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | Figma-Context-MCP | mcp-use |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- Figma-Context-MCP
- MCP server for providing Figma layout info to AI coding agents
- mcp-use
- MCP framework for AI Agents development
Stars
- Figma-Context-MCP
- 16k
- mcp-use
- 11k
Forks
- Figma-Context-MCP
- 1.3k
- mcp-use
- 1.5k
Open issues
- Figma-Context-MCP
- 25
- mcp-use
- 74
Language
- Figma-Context-MCP
- TypeScript
- mcp-use
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- Figma-Context-MCP
- 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.
- mcp-use
- The MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude.
Persona
- Figma-Context-MCP
- -
- mcp-use
- -
Runtime
- Figma-Context-MCP
- -
- mcp-use
- -
License
- Figma-Context-MCP
- Figma-Context-MCP is available under the MIT License, allowing for flexible use and modification in both personal and commercial projects.
- mcp-use
- MIT
Last pushed
- Figma-Context-MCP
- Sep 18, 2026
- mcp-use
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- Figma-Context-MCP
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- mcp-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- Figma-Context-MCP
- 2d
- mcp-use
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- Figma-Context-MCP
- 25
- mcp-use
- 74
Stars delta
- Figma-Context-MCP
- +383 (30d)
- mcp-use
- +282 (30d)
Open issues delta
- Figma-Context-MCP
- +3 (30d)
- mcp-use
- -48 (30d)
Owner type
- Figma-Context-MCP
- User
- mcp-use
- Organization
Full report
- Figma-Context-MCP
- Trust report
- mcp-use
- Trust report
Choose Figma-Context-MCP if…
- Requirements: Development and operation require proficiency with TypeScript..
- Tags unique to Figma-Context-MCP: cursor, figma, mcp, typescript.
- 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 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.
Choose mcp-use if…
- Tags unique to mcp-use: agentic-framework, apps-sdk, chatgpt, claude-code.
- If your project involves building an application or server that needs to be integrated with both ChatGPT and Claude using TypeScript, then mcp-use is tailored for this scenario.
- More recently updated (last pushed Sep 18, 2026).
When NOT to use mcp-use
- Do not use if your project requires a different programming language, as mcp-use strictly supports TypeScript.
- Avoid using it when your application does not need integration with ChatGPT and Claude, since the framework is specifically designed for these two platforms.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (GLips/Figma-Context-MCP) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (GLips/Figma-Context-MCP) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (GLips/Figma-Context-MCP) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: Figma-Context-MCP 16k · mcp-use 11k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between Figma-Context-MCP and mcp-use?
- Figma-Context-MCP: MCP server for providing Figma layout info to AI coding agents. mcp-use: MCP framework for AI Agents development. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose Figma-Context-MCP over mcp-use?
- Choose Figma-Context-MCP over mcp-use when Requirements: Development and operation require proficiency with TypeScript.; Tags unique to Figma-Context-MCP: cursor, figma, mcp, typescript; 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 choose mcp-use over Figma-Context-MCP?
- Choose mcp-use over Figma-Context-MCP when Tags unique to mcp-use: agentic-framework, apps-sdk, chatgpt, claude-code; If your project involves building an application or server that needs to be integrated with both ChatGPT and Claude using TypeScript, then mcp-use is tailored for this scenario; More recently updated (last pushed Sep 18, 2026).
- 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 mcp-use?
- Do not use if your project requires a different programming language, as mcp-use strictly supports TypeScript. Avoid using it when your application does not need integration with ChatGPT and Claude, since the framework is specifically designed for these two platforms.
- Is Figma-Context-MCP or mcp-use more popular on GitHub?
- Figma-Context-MCP has more GitHub stars (15,881 vs 10,654). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are Figma-Context-MCP and mcp-use open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (Figma-Context-MCP: MIT, mcp-use: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to Figma-Context-MCP or mcp-use?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at Figma-Context-MCP alternatives and mcp-use alternatives (Figma-Context-MCP markdown twin, mcp-use markdown twin), 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 mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, Figma-Context-MCP or mcp-use?
- Figma-Context-MCP: Very active. mcp-use: 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 Figma-Context-MCP and mcp-use?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: Figma-Context-MCP trust report; mcp-use trust report.