Costkits MCP vs Figma Context MCP
A side-by-side look at the Costkits MCP and Figma Context MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Costkits MCP for biology & bioinformatics work as a local process; choose Figma Context MCP for architecture & design as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Costkits MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Biology & Bioinformatics domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
COSTKITS_API_KEY, COSTKITS_API_BASE. - You want tools like
resolve_procedure, list_procedures, get_procedure_details.
Choose Figma Context MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Architecture & Design domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
FIGMA_API_KEY, PORT. - You want tools like
get_figma_data, download_figma_images.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Biology & Bioinformatics | Architecture & Design |
| Quality signal | 55/100 · Good | 71/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | COSTKITS_API_KEYCOSTKITS_API_BASE | FIGMA_API_KEYPORT |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 16,047 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 9 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 11 | 2 |
| Full listing | View Costkits MCP | View Figma Context MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Costkits MCP tools 11
resolve_procedureMatch a plain-language procedure name to a supported procedurelist_proceduresThe procedure catalog with CPT codesget_procedure_detailsBilling rules, cost drivers, and which separate bills to expectestimate_procedure_costCost range in a state, with expected out-of-pocket if you give plan detailsfull_estimateProcedure, cost, providers, and liability in one callcalculate_liabilityDeductible, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket math for a dollar amountfind_providersProviders with observed hospital-transparency prices (up to 10 per call)get_providerPublic profile for one provider by NPIget_coveragePrior auth, cost-sharing, and frequency rules by carrierlist_carriersSupported insurance carriersdemo_estimateSample estimate, for checking your connection
Figma Context MCP tools 2
get_figma_dataGet comprehensive Figma file data including layout, content, visuals, and component informationdownload_figma_imagesDownload SVG and PNG images used in a Figma file based on the IDs of image or icon nodes. Images will be saved relative to the server's image directory: /home/user
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Costkits MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"costkits-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@costkits/costkits-mcp"
],
"env": {
"COSTKITS_API_KEY": "YOUR_COSTKITS_API_KEY_HERE",
"COSTKITS_API_BASE": "YOUR_COSTKITS_API_BASE_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Figma Context MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"glips-figma-context-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"figma-developer-mcp"
],
"env": {
"FIGMA_API_KEY": "YOUR_FIGMA_API_KEY_HERE",
"PORT": "YOUR_PORT_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Costkits MCP is categorized under Biology & Bioinformatics and uses a local stdio subprocess. Figma Context MCP belongs to Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Costkits MCP for biology & bioinformatics work and Figma Context MCP for architecture & design.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Costkits MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Figma Context MCP is listed as free. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add costkits-mcp and glips-figma-context-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Costkits MCP has a quality signal of 55/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Figma Context MCP has 71/100 (Great) with 9 views, 0 installs and 16,047 GitHub stars.