Figma MCP Go vs Figma Context MCP
A side-by-side look at the Figma MCP Go 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 Figma MCP Go for architecture & design 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 Figma MCP Go when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Architecture & Design domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
apply_style_to_node, batch_execute_pipeline, batch_rename_nodes.
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 | Architecture & Design | Architecture & Design |
| Quality signal | 65/100 · Great | 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 | None listed | FIGMA_API_KEYPORT |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 16 | 16,057 |
| Directory activity | 6 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 9 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 60 | 2 |
| Full listing | View Figma MCP Go | View Figma Context MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Figma MCP Go tools 60
apply_style_to_nodeApply a local style to a node.batch_execute_pipelineRun write steps in order. A step can use earlier results through $variables. With stop_on_error, a failure undoes created nodes and changed properties, but not deletes, group/ungroup, detach, reparent, or steps that target nodes by name.batch_rename_nodesRename nodes: set `name`, or find/replace (regex allowed), or prefix/suffix. `name` cannot mix with the others.boolean_operationCombine 2+ shapes (same parent): UNION, SUBTRACT (cut the rest from the first), INTERSECT, or EXCLUDE. Pipeline rollback cannot undo it.clone_nodeCopy a node, optionally to a new position or parent.combine_as_variantsCombine 2+ components (same parent) into a variant set. Add VARIANT properties with manage_component_properties.create_componentTurn a FRAME into a COMPONENT, in place.create_component_instanceCreate an instance of a local (componentId) or library (componentKey) component. A component set uses its default variant.create_connectorCreate a connector line. This tool operates only in a FigJam file.create_nodeCreate a shape. Args per `type`: FRAME: width, height, fillColor, auto layout args. RECTANGLE: width, height, fillColor, cornerRadius. ELLIPSE: width, height, fillColor, startAngle, endAngle, innerRadiusRatio. STAR: pointCount, outerRadius, innerRadius, fillColor, cornerRadius. POLYGON: pointCount, radius, fillColor, cornerRadius. LINE: length, rotation, strokeColor, strokeWeight. SECTION: width, height (no parent). All: x, y, name. The tool rejects other args. For text, use create_text.create_styleCreate a local style. Args per `type`: PAINT: color. TEXT: fontSize, fontFamily, fontStyle, textDecoration, lineHeightValue/Unit, letterSpacingValue/Unit. EFFECT: effectType, color, opacity, radius, offsetX, offsetY, spread. GRID: pattern, count, gutterSize, offset, alignment, sectionSize, color, opacity. The tool returns the style ID. Apply the style with apply_style_to_node.create_textCreate a text node (loads the font). To edit text, use set_text.- +48 more on the listing page
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.
Figma MCP Go
{
"mcpServers": {
"figma-mcp-go": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@tunglt1810/figma-mcp-go@latest"
]
}
}
}
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
Figma MCP Go is categorized under Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. Figma Context MCP belongs to Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Figma MCP Go for architecture & design 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.
Figma MCP Go 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 figma-mcp-go and glips-figma-context-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Figma MCP Go has a quality signal of 65/100 (Great) with 6 views, 0 installs and 16 GitHub stars. Figma Context MCP has 71/100 (Great) with 9 views, 0 installs and 16,057 GitHub stars.