What is the key difference between Primitiv and ToolFunnel?

Primitiv belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution, while ToolFunnel belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Primitiv or ToolFunnel in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Primitiv and ToolFunnel free or paid?

Primitiv operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). ToolFunnel operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Primitiv lists 6 tools with 2 views and 17 GitHub stars. ToolFunnel lists 6 tools with 2 views and 23 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Primitiv and ToolFunnel together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Primitiv or ToolFunnel in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Primitiv and ToolFunnel free to use, or do they require API keys?

Primitiv is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . ToolFunnel operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Primitiv and ToolFunnel at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both ai-by-design-primitiv and toolfunnel as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Primitiv has a Quality Score of 61 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 17 GitHub stars. ToolFunnel holds a Quality Score of 56 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 23 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Primitiv vs ToolFunnel

In-depth architectural comparison of the Primitiv and ToolFunnel MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Primitiv

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

ToolFunnel

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Primitiv if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose ToolFunnel if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Primitiv when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: get_design_context, get_token, get_component.

Explore Primitiv Details

Choose ToolFunnel when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Lean tool register with on-demand full instructions, Server-side PreToolUse and PostToolUse hooks, Live configuration through JSON, UI, or tf_* functions.

Explore ToolFunnel Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Primitiv AI-by-design Finance & Fintech	T ToolFunnel Finance & Fintech
Summary	Design contract layer for your codebase. Scans Figma, code, Storybook, and token files, reconciles conflicts, and serves a single machine-readable source of truth over MCP so every agent gets the same authoritative design rules before it builds. Local-first — your code never leaves your machine.	A zero-dependency MCP and Local tool gateway to host, forward, curate, and gate tools from MCP servers, reducing token costs and enabling policy control. Easily create and wrap MCP servers with zero code, supporting multiple protocol eras.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Primitiv Tools (6)

get_design_context

Get tokens, components, conflicts, inferred rules, and violation count. Default (no category) returns a summary with counts. Pass `category: "all" \

get_token

Look up a specific token by name. Pass `category` to narrow search (e.g. `"colors"`, `"spacing"`, `"borderRadius"`); aliases like `"radius"` / `"z-index"` are normalized.

get_component

Look up a specific component by name. Returns props, variants, source provenance, and `kind` — `component`, `screen`, `provider`, `icon`, or `other`, so agents reuse real UI and skip screens/providers/icons.

get_conflicts

Get conflicts between sources. Pass `type: "all" \

get_inferred_rules

Get the design rules Primitiv has extracted from your codebase patterns. Pass `category` to filter.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Primitiv Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ai-by-design-primitiv": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ai-by-design/primitiv"
      ]
    }
  }
}

ToolFunnel Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "toolfunnel": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "your-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Primitiv is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, ToolFunnel belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select Primitiv when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and ToolFunnel when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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