Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Figma vs Amplitude
In-depth architectural comparison of the Figma and Amplitude 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
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 21/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required
Amplitude
Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Figma if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Amplitude if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
F
Choose Figma 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).
A
Choose Amplitude when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- Primary tools included: amp_get_events, amp_get_active_users, amp_get_retention.
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Figma Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
Amplitude Tools (5)
amp_get_events
Get event counts and breakdowns for a date range (e.g., "2024-01-01" to "2024-01-31"). Returns frequency, user segments, and trends by event name.
amp_get_active_users
Get active user counts by granularity (daily, weekly, or monthly) for a date range. Returns totals and trend data.
amp_get_retention
Get user retention metrics for a cohort over time. Returns retention percentages by time period (e.g., day 1, day 7, day 30).
amp_user_search
Search for users by ID or property (e.g., email, user_id). Returns matching profiles with properties, event history, and segments.
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).
Figma Configuration
Amplitude Configuration
Frequently Asked Questions
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