Comparison
Figma-Context-MCP vs mcp-nixos
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-nixos if mCP-NixOS is a Python-based tool that facilitates interaction between AI models and NixOS resources via the Model Context Protocol.
Markdown twin · Figma-Context-MCP alternatives · mcp-nixos alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | Figma-Context-MCP | mcp-nixos |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (15d 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-nixos
- MCP-NixOS - Model Context Protocol Server for NixOS resources
Stars
- Figma-Context-MCP
- 16k
- mcp-nixos
- 838
Forks
- Figma-Context-MCP
- 1.3k
- mcp-nixos
- 44
Open issues
- Figma-Context-MCP
- 25
- mcp-nixos
- 0
Language
- Figma-Context-MCP
- TypeScript
- mcp-nixos
- Python
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-nixos
- MCP-NixOS is a Python-based tool that facilitates interaction between AI models and NixOS resources via the Model Context Protocol.
Persona
- Figma-Context-MCP
- -
- mcp-nixos
- -
Runtime
- Figma-Context-MCP
- -
- mcp-nixos
- -
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-nixos
- MIT license offering flexibility for both commercial and open-source use without obligations regarding the source code distribution of your project.
Last pushed
- Figma-Context-MCP
- Sep 18, 2026
- mcp-nixos
- Sep 5, 2026
Categories
- Figma-Context-MCP
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- mcp-nixos
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- Figma-Context-MCP
- Very active (96%)
- mcp-nixos
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- Figma-Context-MCP
- 2d
- mcp-nixos
- 15d
Open issues (now)
- Figma-Context-MCP
- 25
- mcp-nixos
- 0
Stars delta
- Figma-Context-MCP
- +383 (30d)
- mcp-nixos
- +62 (30d)
Open issues delta
- Figma-Context-MCP
- +3 (30d)
- mcp-nixos
- -19 (30d)
Owner type
- Figma-Context-MCP
- User
- mcp-nixos
- Organization
Full report
- Figma-Context-MCP
- Trust report
- mcp-nixos
- Trust report
Choose Figma-Context-MCP if…
- Figma-Context-MCP is primarily TypeScript; mcp-nixos is Python.
- Requirements: Development and operation require proficiency with TypeScript..
- Tags unique to Figma-Context-MCP: ai, cursor, figma, mcp.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- 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-nixos if…
- mcp-nixos is primarily Python; Figma-Context-MCP is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to mcp-nixos: ai-assistant, ai-integration, ai-tools, anthropic.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- You need to integrate AI models with NixOS-specific services for seamless resource management.
When NOT to use mcp-nixos
- If your primary operating system is not NixOS, alternatives tailored to your OS would be more suitable.
- Projects requiring real-time low-latency interaction with AI models might find MCP-NixOS unsuitable due to the overhead of NixOS resource abstraction.
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 (utensils/mcp-nixos) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (utensils/mcp-nixos) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (utensils/mcp-nixos) · observed Sep 5, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: Figma-Context-MCP 16k · mcp-nixos 838 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between Figma-Context-MCP and mcp-nixos?
- Figma-Context-MCP: MCP server for providing Figma layout info to AI coding agents. mcp-nixos: MCP-NixOS - Model Context Protocol Server for NixOS resources. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose Figma-Context-MCP over mcp-nixos?
- Choose Figma-Context-MCP over mcp-nixos when Figma-Context-MCP is primarily TypeScript; mcp-nixos is Python; Requirements: Development and operation require proficiency with TypeScript.; Tags unique to Figma-Context-MCP: ai, cursor, figma, mcp; Also covers AI Agents; 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-nixos over Figma-Context-MCP?
- Choose mcp-nixos over Figma-Context-MCP when mcp-nixos is primarily Python; Figma-Context-MCP is TypeScript; Tags unique to mcp-nixos: ai-assistant, ai-integration, ai-tools, anthropic; Also covers LLM Frameworks; You need to integrate AI models with NixOS-specific services for seamless resource management.
- 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-nixos?
- If your primary operating system is not NixOS, alternatives tailored to your OS would be more suitable. Projects requiring real-time low-latency interaction with AI models might find MCP-NixOS unsuitable due to the overhead of NixOS resource abstraction.
- Is Figma-Context-MCP or mcp-nixos more popular on GitHub?
- Figma-Context-MCP has more GitHub stars (15,881 vs 838). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are Figma-Context-MCP and mcp-nixos open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (Figma-Context-MCP: MIT, mcp-nixos: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to Figma-Context-MCP or mcp-nixos?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at Figma-Context-MCP alternatives and mcp-nixos alternatives (Figma-Context-MCP markdown twin, mcp-nixos 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-nixos?
- Figma-Context-MCP: Very active. mcp-nixos: 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-nixos?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: Figma-Context-MCP trust report; mcp-nixos trust report.