Flowbite MCP vs TypeUI
A side-by-side look at the Flowbite MCP and TypeUI MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Flowbite MCP for architecture & design work as a local process; choose TypeUI 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 Flowbite 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_ACCESS_TOKEN, MCP_TRANSPORT_MODE, MCP_PORT, MCP_HOST, MCP_CORS_ORIGINS. - You want tools like
convert-figma-to-code, generate-theme.
Choose TypeUI when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Architecture & Design domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Architecture & Design | Architecture & Design |
| Quality signal | 61/100 · Good | 47/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | FIGMA_ACCESS_TOKENMCP_TRANSPORT_MODEMCP_PORTMCP_HOSTMCP_CORS_ORIGINS | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 42 | 2,092 |
| Directory activity | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 2 | Not listed |
| Full listing | View Flowbite MCP | View TypeUI |
Tools & capabilities
Flowbite MCP tools 2
convert-figma-to-codeFetches a Figma node and its rendered image from the Figma API and converts it to a code block. Requires FIGMA_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable to be set.generate-themeGenerates a custom Flowbite theme CSS file based on a brand color (hex format) and user instructions. The AI will intelligently analyze the instructions and customize ALL theme variables (border radius, spacing, colors, typography, etc.) to match the desired aesthetic. This tool creates color shades and variations, adapting the entire theme system to match your brand identity.
TypeUI tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from 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.
Flowbite MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"themesberg-flowbite-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"flowbite-mcp"
],
"env": {
"FIGMA_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_FIGMA_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE",
"MCP_TRANSPORT_MODE": "YOUR_MCP_TRANSPORT_MODE_HERE",
"MCP_PORT": "YOUR_MCP_PORT_HERE",
"MCP_HOST": "YOUR_MCP_HOST_HERE",
"MCP_CORS_ORIGINS": "YOUR_MCP_CORS_ORIGINS_HERE"
}
}
}
}
TypeUI
{
"mcpServers": {
"typeui": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"typeui.sh"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Flowbite MCP is categorized under Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. TypeUI belongs to Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Flowbite MCP for architecture & design work and TypeUI 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.
Flowbite MCP is listed as free. Auth: api key required. TypeUI 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 themesberg-flowbite-mcp and typeui as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Flowbite MCP has a quality signal of 61/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 42 GitHub stars. TypeUI has 47/100 (Fair) with 2 views, 0 installs and 2,092 GitHub stars.