What is the main functional difference between Figma Ui MCP and Upstream.so?

Figma Ui MCP is categorized under Multimedia Process and uses a local stdio subprocess. Upstream.so belongs to Multimedia Process and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Pick Figma Ui MCP for multimedia process work and Upstream.so for multimedia process.

How do I install Figma Ui MCP or Upstream.so in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

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. Upstream.so has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.

Are Figma Ui MCP and Upstream.so free to use, or do they require API keys?

Figma Ui MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Upstream.so has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Auth: oauth 2.0. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Can I run both Figma Ui MCP and Upstream.so at the same time in my AI client?

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add figma-ui-mcp and upstream-so as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Figma Ui MCP has a quality signal of 49/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 262 GitHub stars. Upstream.so has 48/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars.

Figma Ui MCP vs Upstream.so

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

Figma Ui MCPMultimedia Process · Local subprocess (stdio)Bidirectional Figma MCP — AI draws UI on Figma canvas, reads designs back49FairAuth: not declared

Upstream.soMultimedia ProcessManage 24/7 live streams, media, playback queues, schedules, and multistreaming from AI assistants.48FairAuth: oauth 2.0

Verdict: choose Figma Ui MCP for multimedia process work as a local process; choose Upstream.so for multimedia process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Choose Figma Ui MCP when

You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.

Spec	Figma Ui MCP	U Upstream.so
Category	Multimedia Process	Multimedia Process
Quality signal	49/100 · Fair	48/100 · Fair
Install command	Confirmed	Not confirmed yet
Transport	Local subprocess (stdio)	—
Auth	Not declared	OAuth 2.0
Pricing	Not declared	Not declared
Required env vars	None listed	None listed
Verified owner	Community listing	Community listing
GitHub stars	262	1
Directory activity	1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes	0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools	Not listed	32
Full listing	View Figma Ui MCP	View Upstream.so

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Frequently asked questions

What is the main functional difference between Figma Ui MCP and Upstream.so?

How do I install Figma Ui MCP or Upstream.so in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Are Figma Ui MCP and Upstream.so free to use, or do they require API keys?

Can I run both Figma Ui MCP and Upstream.so at the same time in my AI client?

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

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