In-depth architectural comparison of the Figma MCP Server and Cypress Cloud MCP 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 MCP Server
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required
Cypress Cloud MCP
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Figma MCP Server if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Cypress Cloud MCP 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?
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Choose Figma MCP Server 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).
Figma MCP Server is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Cypress Cloud MCP belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Figma MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Cypress Cloud MCP when you require tools for developer tools.