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

Figma Context MCP belongs to the Architecture & Design category with local stdio execution, while Diagramzu MCP belongs to the Architecture & Design category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Figma Context MCP or Diagramzu MCP 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 Diagramzu MCP free or paid?

Figma Context MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Diagramzu MCP operates under a Freemium model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Figma Context MCP lists 2 tools with 3 views and 15,813 GitHub stars. Diagramzu MCP lists 8 tools with 2 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Figma Context MCP and Diagramzu MCP 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Figma Context MCP vs Diagramzu MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Figma Context MCP and Diagramzu 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.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Figma Context MCP

Architecture & Design · Local stdio

Quality: 71/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

Diagramzu MCP

Architecture & Design · Local stdio

Quality: 63/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Figma Context MCP if you need specialized Architecture & Design tools running via a local process. Choose Diagramzu MCP if your workspace requires Architecture & Design integration with local subprocess execution. 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 Architecture & Design domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: FIGMA_API_KEY, PORT.
Primary tools included: get_figma_data, download_figma_images.

Explore Figma Context MCP Details

Choose Diagramzu MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Architecture & Design domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: DIAGRAMZU_BASE_URL, DIAGRAMZU_API_TOKEN, DIAGRAMZU_SPACE_ID.
Primary tools included: list_diagrams, list_folders, get_diagram.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Figma Context MCP GLips Architecture & Design	Diagramzu MCP yenchieh Architecture & Design
Summary	Provide coding agents direct access to Figma data to help them one-shot design implementation.	Let your AI author Mermaid diagrams (flowchart, sequence, ER, mindmap) in a shared workspace, then read, comment on, embed, and present them at a clean URL — instead of pasting back hundreds of lines of prose. Hosted endpoint https://mcp.diagramzu.ai/mcp or local npx -y @diagramzu/mcp. 14 tools incl. diagram CRUD, version history, comments, presentation decks, and analyzediagram lints.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Figma Context MCP Tools (2)

get_figma_data

Get comprehensive Figma file data including layout, content, visuals, and component information

download_figma_images

Download SVG and PNG images used in a Figma file based on the IDs of image or icon nodes. Images will be saved relative to the server's image directory: /home/user

Diagramzu MCP Tools (8)

list_diagrams

List diagrams in the Space (filter with `q`, sort by `updated` / `created`)

list_folders

List folders in the Space

get_diagram

Fetch one diagram by id (returns title + Mermaid source)

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"
      }
    }
  }
}

Diagramzu MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "yenchieh-diagramzu-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@diagramzu/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DIAGRAMZU_BASE_URL": "YOUR_DIAGRAMZU_BASE_URL_HERE",
        "DIAGRAMZU_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_DIAGRAMZU_API_TOKEN_HERE",
        "DIAGRAMZU_SPACE_ID": "YOUR_DIAGRAMZU_SPACE_ID_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Figma Context MCP is categorized under Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Diagramzu MCP belongs to Architecture & Design using local stdio subprocess. Select Figma Context MCP when you need capabilities focused on architecture & design and Diagramzu MCP when you require tools for architecture & design.

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