Illustrator MCP Server vs Webflow MCP
A side-by-side look at the Illustrator MCP Server and Webflow MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Illustrator MCP Server for architecture & design work as a local process; choose Webflow MCP for architecture & design as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Illustrator MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Architecture & Design domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
ILLUSTRATOR_MCP_TIMEOUT_NORMAL, ILLUSTRATOR_MCP_TIMEOUT_HEAVY. - You want tools like
get_document_info, get_artboards, get_layers.
Choose Webflow MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Architecture & Design domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
WEBFLOW_TOKEN. - You want tools like
webflow_guide_tool, ask_webflow_ai, collections_list.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Architecture & Design | Architecture & Design |
| Quality signal | 69/100 · Great | 67/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | Not declared |
| Pricing | Not declared | Not declared |
| Required env vars | ILLUSTRATOR_MCP_TIMEOUT_NORMALILLUSTRATOR_MCP_TIMEOUT_HEAVY | WEBFLOW_TOKEN |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 172 | 141 |
| Directory activity | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 66 | 43 |
| Full listing | View Illustrator MCP Server | View Webflow MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Illustrator MCP Server tools 66
get_document_infoGet document metadataget_artboardsGet all artboard informationget_layersGet layer structure as a treeget_selectionGet detailed information about the currently selected objects. While editing text (text cursor or selected characters), the containing text frame is returned with a textSelection field (selected contents, length, start; insertionPoint: true for a bare cursor).list_text_framesList text frames with summary-level information (including orientation and threaded-frame links nextFrameUUID/previousFrameUUID). Supports reading-order sort, pagination, and a lightweight contents-only mode. layer_name includes text inside groups and sublayers of that layer.get_text_frame_detailGet detailed text frame attributes including per-character runs (font, tracking, akiLeft/akiRight, tsume, proportionalMetrics), kerning pairs with manual kerning values (1/1000 em), paragraph attributes (leading, autoLeading, paragraph style), orientation (horizontal/vertical) and threaded-frame links (nextFrameUUID/previousFrameUUID). Returns cssHints for web/CSS reproduction.get_colorsGet all color information used in the document. usedFillColors / usedStrokeColors list each distinct color once with a count of how many paths and text ranges use it (most used first).get_path_itemsGet path and shape data, including paths inside groups and compound paths (clipping: true marks a clipping-mask path). Note: fill/stroke do not include per-attribute opacity; use the item-level opacity field for transparency.get_guidelinesGet guide informationget_groupsGet structure of groups, clipping masks, and compound paths. Children of a clipping-mask group mark the mask path with clipping: true. When depth cuts the tree off, the item has childrenTruncated: true and childCount (children is empty only because of the depth limit).get_effectsGet effect and appearance informationget_imagesGet embedded and linked image information: file path, broken-link status (linkBroken: file missing on disk), pixel size, and effective resolution (ppi at the placed size; rotation-safe).- +54 more on the listing page
Webflow MCP tools 43
webflow_guide_toolProvides essential guidelines and best practices for effectively using the Webflow tools. Call this tool to understand recommended workflows and important considerations before performing actions. ALWAYS CALL THIS TOOL FIRST BEFORE CALLING ANY OTHER TOOLS. ALWAYS CALL THIS TOOL FIRST BEFORE CALLING ANY OTHER TOOLS.ask_webflow_aiAsk Webflow AI about anything related to Webflow API.collections_listList all CMS collections in a site. Returns collection metadata including IDs, names, and schemas.collections_getGet detailed information about a specific CMS collection including its schema and field definitions.collections_createCreate a new CMS collection in a site with specified name and schema.collection_fields_create_staticCreate a new static field in a CMS collection (e.g., text, number, date, etc.).collection_fields_create_optionCreate a new option field in a CMS collection with predefined choices.collection_fields_create_referenceCreate a new reference field in a CMS collection that links to items in another collection.collection_fields_updateUpdate properties of an existing field in a CMS collection.collections_items_create_item_liveCreate and publish new items in a CMS collection directly to the live site.collections_items_update_items_liveUpdate and publish existing items in a CMS collection directly to the live site.collections_items_list_itemsList items in a CMS collection with optional filtering and sorting.- +31 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Illustrator MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"illustrator-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"illustrator-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"ILLUSTRATOR_MCP_TIMEOUT_NORMAL": "YOUR_ILLUSTRATOR_MCP_TIMEOUT_NORMAL_HERE",
"ILLUSTRATOR_MCP_TIMEOUT_HEAVY": "YOUR_ILLUSTRATOR_MCP_TIMEOUT_HEAVY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Webflow MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-158": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"webflow-mcp-server@latest"
],
"env": {
"WEBFLOW_TOKEN": "YOUR_WEBFLOW_TOKEN_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Illustrator MCP Server is categorized under Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. Webflow MCP belongs to Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Illustrator MCP Server for architecture & design work and Webflow MCP for architecture & design.
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.
Illustrator MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Webflow MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add illustrator-mcp-server and mcp-158 as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Illustrator MCP Server has a quality signal of 69/100 (Great) with 4 views, 0 installs and 172 GitHub stars. Webflow MCP has 67/100 (Great) with 1 views, 0 installs and 141 GitHub stars.