Figma Context MCP vs Harmonyos

In-depth architectural comparison of the Figma Context MCP and Harmonyos 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 Context MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
• You have access to required keys: FIGMA_API_KEY, PORT.
• Primary tools included: Access Figma file, frame, or group metadata, Simplify and translate Figma API responses, Provide relevant layout and styling info only.

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Choose Harmonyos 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).
• Primary tools included: harmonyos_list_devices, harmonyos_get_device_info, harmonyos_get_project_info.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Figma Context MCP GLips Developer Tools	H Harmonyos Developer Tools
Summary	Provide coding agents direct access to Figma data to help them one-shot design implementation.	MCP server for HarmonyOS development - interact with projects, devices, and applications
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

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": {
    "glips-figma-context-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "figma-developer-mcp",
        "--figma-api-key=YOUR-KEY",
        "--stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FIGMA_API_KEY": "YOUR_FIGMA_API_KEY_HERE",
        "PORT": "YOUR_PORT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

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