--- title: "Figma-Context-MCP vs fastmcp" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/glips-figma-context-mcp-vs-prefecthq-fastmcp" tools: ["glips-figma-context-mcp", "prefecthq-fastmcp"] --- # Figma-Context-MCP vs fastmcp *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 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 fastmcp if fastmcp is a Python library for building MCP servers and clients, designed to facilitate the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in AI development. [Figma-Context-MCP](https://www.framelink.ai/) reports 16k GitHub stars, 1.3k forks, and 25 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. [fastmcp](https://gofastmcp.com) has 28k stars, 2.4k forks, and 345 open issues, last pushed Sep 17, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [Figma-Context-MCP's repository](https://github.com/GLips/Figma-Context-MCP) and [fastmcp's repository](https://github.com/PrefectHQ/fastmcp). | | [Figma-Context-MCP](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp.md) | [fastmcp](/tools/prefecthq-fastmcp.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | MCP server for providing Figma layout info to AI coding agents | The fast, Pythonic way to build MCP servers and clients | | Stars | 15,881 | 27,718 | | Forks | 1,262 | 2,352 | | Open issues | 25 | 345 | | Language | TypeScript | Python | | 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. | fastmcp is a Python library for building MCP servers and clients, designed to facilitate the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in AI development. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Figma-Context-MCP is available under the MIT License, allowing for flexible use and modification in both personal and commercial projects. | fastmcp is licensed under the Apache-2.0 license, allowing for broad use in both open-source and commercial projects. | | 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) | [fastmcp](/tools/prefecthq-fastmcp.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 2d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 25 | 345 | | Stars delta | +383 (30d) | +872 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +3 (30d) | +80 (30d) | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/prefecthq-fastmcp/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: fastmcp - **Requirements:** fastmcp can be added to your project using the uv package manager, but full installation instructions are available on the official documentation. - **Adopt for:** fastmcp is a Python library for building MCP servers and clients, designed to facilitate the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in AI development. - **License detail:** fastmcp is licensed under the Apache-2.0 license, allowing for broad use in both open-source and commercial projects. ## Choose when ### Choose Figma-Context-MCP if… - Figma-Context-MCP is primarily TypeScript; fastmcp is Python. - License: Figma-Context-MCP is MIT, fastmcp is Apache-2.0. - Requirements: Development and operation require proficiency with TypeScript.. - Tags unique to Figma-Context-MCP: ai, cursor, figma, 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 fastmcp if… - fastmcp is primarily Python; Figma-Context-MCP is TypeScript. - License: fastmcp is Apache-2.0, Figma-Context-MCP is MIT. - Requirements: fastmcp can be added to your project using the uv package manager, but full installation instructions are available on the official documentation.. - Tags unique to fastmcp: agents, fastmcp, llms, mcp-clients. - Use fastmcp when you need to build MCP servers and clients in Python, as it provides a streamlined and Pythonic approach to implementing 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. ## When NOT to use fastmcp - Avoid fastmcp if your project does not require the Model Context Protocol (MCP), as it is specialized for this protocol and may introduce unnecessary complexity. - Do not use fastmcp if you are working in a language other than Python, as it is a Python-specific library and will not be compatible with other languages. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between Figma-Context-MCP and fastmcp? Figma-Context-MCP: MCP server for providing Figma layout info to AI coding agents. fastmcp: The fast, Pythonic way to build MCP servers and clients. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose Figma-Context-MCP over fastmcp? Choose Figma-Context-MCP over fastmcp when Figma-Context-MCP is primarily TypeScript; fastmcp is Python; License: Figma-Context-MCP is MIT, fastmcp is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Development and operation require proficiency with TypeScript.; Tags unique to Figma-Context-MCP: ai, cursor, figma, 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 fastmcp over Figma-Context-MCP? Choose fastmcp over Figma-Context-MCP when fastmcp is primarily Python; Figma-Context-MCP is TypeScript; License: fastmcp is Apache-2.0, Figma-Context-MCP is MIT; Requirements: fastmcp can be added to your project using the uv package manager, but full installation instructions are available on the official documentation.; Tags unique to fastmcp: agents, fastmcp, llms, mcp-clients; Use fastmcp when you need to build MCP servers and clients in Python, as it provides a streamlined and Pythonic approach to implementing 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. ### When should I avoid fastmcp? Avoid fastmcp if your project does not require the Model Context Protocol (MCP), as it is specialized for this protocol and may introduce unnecessary complexity. Do not use fastmcp if you are working in a language other than Python, as it is a Python-specific library and will not be compatible with other languages. ### Is Figma-Context-MCP or fastmcp more popular on GitHub? fastmcp has more GitHub stars (27,718 vs 15,881). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are Figma-Context-MCP and fastmcp open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (Figma-Context-MCP: MIT, fastmcp: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to Figma-Context-MCP or fastmcp? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [Figma-Context-MCP alternatives](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/alternatives) and [fastmcp alternatives](/tools/prefecthq-fastmcp/alternatives) ([Figma-Context-MCP markdown twin](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/alternatives.md), [fastmcp markdown twin](/tools/prefecthq-fastmcp/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-prefecthq-fastmcp.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 fastmcp? Figma-Context-MCP: Very active. fastmcp: 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 fastmcp? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [Figma-Context-MCP trust report](/tools/glips-figma-context-mcp/trust); [fastmcp trust report](/tools/prefecthq-fastmcp/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/_