Local Figma Server vs Figma
Side-by-side comparison of two Model Context Protocol servers. Pick the right one for Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or Cursor.
Bridges MCP clients to Figma, enabling live canvas manipulation via a plugin WebSocket and file metadata access through the Figma REST API.
Comparison
| Feature | Local Figma Server | Figma |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Installs | — | — |
| Rating | — | — |
| Verified | — | — |
| Hosted | — | — |
| Tools | — | 4 |
| Category | design | design |
| Author | NiveditaAryaK | Figma |
| Repo | NiveditaAryaK/Local-Figma-MCP-server | GLips/Figma-Context-MCP |
When to pick Local Figma Server
Bridges MCP clients to Figma, enabling live canvas manipulation via a plugin WebSocket and file metadata access through the Figma REST API.
When to pick Figma
Read Figma files from Claude. Extract colors, typography and component specs; export frames as PNGs; review design changes.
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