Figma MCP Server vs Standby Design MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Figma MCP Server and Standby Design 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Figma MCP Server when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Architecture & Design domain.
• You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Choose Standby Design MCP when:

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

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Figma MCP Server Architecture & Design	Standby Design MCP Architecture & Design
Summary	The Figma MCP server brings Figma design context directly into your AI workflow.	Generate design systems: OKLCH color palettes, fluid type scales, spacing, shape and icon tokens.
Category & Scope	Architecture & Design	Architecture & Design

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "figma-mcp-server": {
      "url": "https://mcp.figma.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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

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