What is the key difference between Figma Context MCP and SentinelX?

Figma Context MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while SentinelX belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Figma Context MCP or SentinelX in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Figma Context MCP and SentinelX free or paid?

Figma Context MCP operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). SentinelX operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Figma Context MCP lists 5 tools with 3 views and 15,622 GitHub stars. SentinelX lists 18 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Figma Context MCP and SentinelX together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Figma Context MCP or SentinelX in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Figma Context MCP and SentinelX free to use, or do they require API keys?

Figma Context MCP is listed under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model with API Key required . SentinelX operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Figma Context MCP and SentinelX at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both glips-figma-context-mcp and sentinelx as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Figma Context MCP has a Quality Score of 47 /100 ( Fair ) with 3 views, 0 installs, and 15,622 GitHub stars. SentinelX holds a Quality Score of 53 /100 ( Good ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Figma Context MCP vs SentinelX

In-depth architectural comparison of the Figma Context MCP and SentinelX 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 Context MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

SentinelX

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Figma Context MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose SentinelX 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?

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.

Explore Figma Context MCP Details

Choose SentinelX 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: sentinel_exec, sentinel_script_run, sentinel_edit.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Figma Context MCP GLips Developer Tools	SentinelX Developer Tools
Summary	Provide coding agents direct access to Figma data to help them one-shot design implementation.	Operate your own Linux servers from your LLM. Requires the SentinelX agent installed per host.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Figma Context MCP Tools (5)

Access Figma file, frame, or group metadata

Simplify and translate Figma API responses

Provide relevant layout and styling info only

Designed for use with Cursor and similar AI tools

Supports configuration via command-line or env vars

SentinelX Tools (18)

sentinel_exec

Run an allowlisted shell command

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 Context MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "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"
      }
    }
  }
}

SentinelX Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sentinelx": {
      "url": "https://get.sentinelx.app"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Figma Context MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, SentinelX belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Figma Context MCP when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and SentinelX when you require tools for developer tools.

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