Raven vs Figma Context MCP
A side-by-side look at the Raven and Figma Context MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Raven for architecture & design work as a local process; choose Figma Context 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 Raven when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Architecture & Design domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
get_principles, get_pattern, get_business_strategy.
Choose Figma Context MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Architecture & Design domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
FIGMA_API_KEY, PORT. - You want tools like
get_figma_data, download_figma_images.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Architecture & Design | Architecture & Design |
| Quality signal | 59/100 · Good | 71/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | FIGMA_API_KEYPORT |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 6 | 16,060 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 9 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 63 | 2 |
| Full listing | View Raven | View Figma Context MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Raven tools 63
get_principlesGet design principles relevant to a UI contextget_patternGet proven patterns for a specific UI typeget_business_strategyGet business/monetization strategiesevaluate_designEvaluate a design description against principles. Pass base64 PNG screenshots (`before_screenshot`/`after_screenshot`) for a structured before/after pixel diff with `fix_confirmed`, `changed_ratio`, and changed region. Pass `compact: true` to return only scores and violations (drops full principle/…search_knowledgeSearch across all principles, patterns, and strategiesget_checklistGet a pre-publish checklist for a UI typeget_d4d_frameworkGet Design for Delight framework templateslist_design_systemsBrowse available design systemsget_design_systemGet tokens for a specific design systemcompose_systemMix tokens from different systemsget_brand_systemGet a full system styled like a well-known brandaudit_pageAudit HTML/CSS against Raven's quality standards — pass `html` for static audit, or `url` to render headless with optional `scroll_settle` (step through reveal gates, then return to top) and `viewport` parameters; `containerMaxWidth` makes container checks token-aware. Also flags inline SVG icons t…- +51 more on the listing page
Figma Context MCP tools 2
get_figma_dataGet comprehensive Figma file data including layout, content, visuals, and component informationdownload_figma_imagesDownload 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
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.
Raven
{
"mcpServers": {
"raven": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"raven-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Figma Context MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"glips-figma-context-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"figma-developer-mcp"
],
"env": {
"FIGMA_API_KEY": "YOUR_FIGMA_API_KEY_HERE",
"PORT": "YOUR_PORT_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Raven is categorized under Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. Figma Context MCP belongs to Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Raven for architecture & design work and Figma Context 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.
Raven has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Figma Context MCP is listed as free. Auth: api key required. 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 raven and glips-figma-context-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Raven has a quality signal of 59/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 6 GitHub stars. Figma Context MCP has 71/100 (Great) with 9 views, 0 installs and 16,060 GitHub stars.