Illustrator MCP Server vs TypeUI

In-depth architectural comparison of the Illustrator MCP Server and TypeUI 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 Illustrator MCP Server 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).

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Choose TypeUI 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).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Illustrator MCP Server Developer Tools	TypeUI Developer Tools
Summary	Read, manipulate, and export Adobe Illustrator design data. 26 tools. macOS only.	Design systems, UI prompts, and layout variations for AI coding tools.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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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": {
    "illustrator-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "illustrator-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "typeui": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skills"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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