--- title: "Figma-Context-MCP vs mcp-use" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/glips-figma-context-mcp-vs-mcp-use-mcp-use" tools: ["glips-figma-context-mcp", "mcp-use-mcp-use"] --- # Figma-Context-MCP vs mcp-use *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 mcp-use if the MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude. [Figma-Context-MCP](https://www.framelink.ai/) reports 16k GitHub stars, 1.3k forks, and 25 open issues, last pushed Aug 7, 2026. [mcp-use](https://manufact.com) has 11k stars, 1.4k forks, and 64 open issues, last pushed Aug 25, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [Figma-Context-MCP's repository](https://github.com/GLips/Figma-Context-MCP) and [mcp-use's repository](https://github.com/mcp-use/mcp-use). | | [Figma-Context-MCP](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp.md) | [mcp-use](/tools/mcp-use-mcp-use.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | MCP server for providing Figma layout info to AI coding agents | MCP framework for AI Agents development | | Stars | 15,711 | 10,526 | | Forks | 1,250 | 1,421 | | Open issues | 25 | 64 | | Language | TypeScript | 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. | The MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude. | | 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) | [mcp-use](/tools/mcp-use-mcp-use.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Active (82%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 18d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 25 | 64 | | Stars delta | +213 (30d) | +154 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +3 (30d) | -58 (30d) | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/mcp-use-mcp-use/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: mcp-use - **Adopt for:** The MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude. ## Choose when ### 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. ### 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 Aug 25, 2026). ## 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 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. ## 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 Aug 25, 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 (15,711 vs 10,526). 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](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/alternatives) and [mcp-use alternatives](/tools/mcp-use-mcp-use/alternatives) ([Figma-Context-MCP markdown twin](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/alternatives.md), [mcp-use markdown twin](/tools/mcp-use-mcp-use/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-mcp-use-mcp-use.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 mcp-use? Figma-Context-MCP: 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](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/trust); [mcp-use trust report](/tools/mcp-use-mcp-use/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/_