What is the key difference between Figma Use and Portravo?

Figma Use belongs to the Architecture & Design category with local stdio execution, while Portravo belongs to the Architecture & Design category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Figma Use or Portravo 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 Figma Use and Portravo free or paid?

Figma Use operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Portravo operates under a Free / Open Source model (OAuth 2.0).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Figma Use lists 6 tools with 2 views and 604 GitHub stars. Portravo lists 8 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Figma Use and Portravo 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Figma Use vs Portravo

In-depth architectural comparison of the Figma Use and Portravo 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

Figma Use

Architecture & Design · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Portravo

Architecture & Design · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 69/100 (Great) | Auth: OAuth 2.0

Verdict Summary: Choose Figma Use if you need specialized Architecture & Design tools running via a local process. Choose Portravo if your workspace requires Architecture & Design integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Figma Use when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Architecture & Design domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Imperative CLI and declarative JSX rendering, Figma components, variants, auto-layout, and grid support, Node inspection, export, and visual diffs.

Explore Figma Use Details

Choose Portravo when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Architecture & Design domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: get_profile, list_projects, get_takeoff.

Explore Portravo Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Figma Use dannote Architecture & Design	P Portravo Architecture & Design
Summary	Full Figma control: create shapes, text, components, set styles, auto-layout, variables, export. 80+ tools.	Review construction plan takeoffs and download estimates after review and pricing.
Category & Scope	Architecture & Design	Architecture & Design

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Figma Use Tools (6)

Imperative CLI and declarative JSX rendering

Figma components, variants, auto-layout, and grid support

Node inspection, export, and visual diffs

Iconify icons and URL-based images

Vector path editing and canvas arrangement

Figma variable bindings

Portravo Tools (8)

get_profile

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).

Figma Use Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dannote-figma-use": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "figma-use"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Portravo Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "portravo": {
      "url": "https://soxoa.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Figma Use is categorized under Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Portravo belongs to Architecture & Design using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Figma Use when you need capabilities focused on architecture & design and Portravo when you require tools for architecture & design.

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