What is the key difference between Figbridge and Brilliant?

Figbridge belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Brilliant belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Figbridge or Brilliant 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 Figbridge and Brilliant free or paid?

Figbridge operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Brilliant operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Figbridge lists 0 tools with 0 views and 12 GitHub stars. Brilliant lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Figbridge and Brilliant 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

Figbridge vs Brilliant

In-depth architectural comparison of the Figbridge and Brilliant 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

Figbridge

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Brilliant

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Figbridge if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Brilliant if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Figbridge when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Figbridge Details

Choose Brilliant when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Brilliant Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	F Figbridge Developer Tools	B Brilliant Developer Tools
Summary	Free, local MCP bridge for Figma — HTML, CSS, Tailwind, tokens, agent handoff bundles.	Local MCP bridge: your coding agent designs on Brilliant's real vector canvas, fully on 127.0.0.1.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Figbridge Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Brilliant Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Figbridge Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Brilliant Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-275": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-275"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Figbridge is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Brilliant belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Figbridge when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Brilliant when you require tools for developer tools.

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