Figma Edit MCP vs Flowbite MCP
A side-by-side look at the Figma Edit MCP and Flowbite MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Figma Edit MCP for architecture & design work as a local process; choose Flowbite 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 Figma Edit MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Architecture & Design domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
page_info, node_info, node_transform.
Choose Flowbite 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_ACCESS_TOKEN, MCP_TRANSPORT_MODE, MCP_PORT, MCP_HOST, MCP_CORS_ORIGINS. - You want tools like
convert-figma-to-code, generate-theme.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Architecture & Design | Architecture & Design |
| Quality signal | 59/100 · Good | 63/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | FIGMA_ACCESS_TOKENMCP_TRANSPORT_MODEMCP_PORTMCP_HOSTMCP_CORS_ORIGINS |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 14 | 42 |
| Directory activity | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 45 | 2 |
| Full listing | View Figma Edit MCP | View Flowbite MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Figma Edit MCP tools 45
page_infoList the document's pages; with `pageIds`, return those pages and their top-level childrennode_infoRead one or more nodes — recursive traversal with `properties`, `filter`, and `maxDepth` (the workhorse read; also returns bound variables / explicit modes)node_transformMove and/or resize a node by setting absolute `x` / `y` / `width` / `heightnode_renameRename a nodenode_deleteDelete one or more nodes in a single validated batchnode_cloneDuplicate a node, optionally at a new positionview_navigateNavigate the editor view to a page or node(s)node_groupWrap nodes in a new groupnode_ungroupDissolve a group, promoting its childrennode_flattenFlatten a node and its children into a single vectornode_insert_childReparent a node under a new parent at an optional indexnode_set_auto_layoutConfigure a frame's auto-layout (mode, padding, spacing, alignment, sizing)- +33 more on the listing page
Flowbite MCP tools 2
convert-figma-to-codeFetches a Figma node and its rendered image from the Figma API and converts it to a code block. Requires FIGMA_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable to be set.generate-themeGenerates a custom Flowbite theme CSS file based on a brand color (hex format) and user instructions. The AI will intelligently analyze the instructions and customize ALL theme variables (border radius, spacing, colors, typography, etc.) to match the desired aesthetic. This tool creates color shades and variations, adapting the entire theme system to match your brand identity.
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.
Figma Edit MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"figma-edit-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"--package",
"figma-edit-mcp",
"figma-edit-mcp-socket"
]
}
}
}
Flowbite MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"themesberg-flowbite-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"flowbite-mcp"
],
"env": {
"FIGMA_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_FIGMA_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE",
"MCP_TRANSPORT_MODE": "YOUR_MCP_TRANSPORT_MODE_HERE",
"MCP_PORT": "YOUR_MCP_PORT_HERE",
"MCP_HOST": "YOUR_MCP_HOST_HERE",
"MCP_CORS_ORIGINS": "YOUR_MCP_CORS_ORIGINS_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Figma Edit MCP is categorized under Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. Flowbite MCP belongs to Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Figma Edit MCP for architecture & design work and Flowbite 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.
Figma Edit MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Flowbite 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 figma-edit-mcp and themesberg-flowbite-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Figma Edit MCP has a quality signal of 59/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 14 GitHub stars. Flowbite MCP has 63/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 42 GitHub stars.