Figma MCP Go vs Tldraw

A side-by-side look at the Figma MCP Go and Tldraw MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Figma MCP Go logoFigma MCP GoArchitecture & Design · Local subprocess (stdio)Figma MCP server with full read/write access via plugin — no API token, no rate limits. 73 tools.65GreatAuth: not declaredTldraw logoTldrawArchitecture & Design · Local subprocess (stdio)Draw and visually collaborate with your agents on tldraw's canvas.52GoodAuth: not declared

Verdict: choose Figma MCP Go for architecture & design work as a local process; choose Tldraw 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?

Figma MCP Go logoChoose 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.
Explore Figma MCP Go

Tldraw logoChoose Tldraw when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Architecture & Design domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Explore Tldraw

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecFigma MCP Go logoFigma MCP GoTldraw logoTldraw
CategoryArchitecture & DesignArchitecture & Design
Quality signal65/100 · Great52/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNot declared
PricingNot declaredNot declared
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars1651,054
Directory activity 6 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 2 views 1 installs 0 upvotes
Tools60Not listed

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

Tldraw tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

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 (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "figma-mcp-go": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@tunglt1810/figma-mcp-go@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tldraw

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tldraw": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "create-tldraw@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Figma MCP Go is categorized under Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. Tldraw belongs to Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Figma MCP Go for architecture & design work and Tldraw 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. Tldraw has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. 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 tldraw 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. Tldraw has 52/100 (Good) with 2 views, 1 installs and 51,054 GitHub stars.