React Form Creation: Figma MCP vs. Claude Screenshot

Comparison of using Figma MCP and Claude with a screenshot for form creation in React.

Creation of two projects: one with Claude using a screenshot and the other using Figma MCP.

Both projects are based on Tanstack start applications.

Replacing the homepage route in the Claude project with a form based on a screenshot.

The initial setup shows a spinning React logo as the basic starting point.

Figma configuration includes enabling dev mode for MCP server and setting it up in Cursor.

Utilizes server sent events for easy connection without authentication.

Claude generates a profile info form from the screenshot, while Figma MCP modifies it based on Figma designs.

Identifies differences in responsiveness and styling between the Claude and Figma MCP outputs.

Review of the clean code generated by Claude without creating new components.

Figma MCP creates a more comprehensive structure but with some inaccuracies in field types.

Creation of a new Tanstack application titled Figma with components to integrate shadCN for improved component styling.

Integration shows that using components leads to better visual alignment.

Outcome shows that Figma MCP provides better results when combined with shadCN components.

Developer intends to upload all code to GitHub for community feedback.