Magic MCP vs Ipma Pt
A side-by-side look at the Magic MCP and Ipma Pt MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Magic MCP for architecture & design work as a local process; choose Ipma Pt for environment & nature as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Magic 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:
TWENTY_FIRST_API_KEY, API_KEY_21ST.
Choose Ipma Pt when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Environment & Nature domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
ipma_forecast, ipma_uv_forecast, ipma_sea_forecast.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Architecture & Design | Environment & Nature |
| Quality signal | 53/100 · Good | 59/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | Not declared |
| Pricing | Paid service | Not declared |
| Required env vars | TWENTY_FIRST_API_KEYAPI_KEY_21ST | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 6,209 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 16 views 1 installs 0 upvotes | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | Not listed | 5 |
| Full listing | View Magic MCP | View Ipma Pt |
Tools & capabilities
Magic MCP tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Ipma Pt tools 5
ipma_forecastPortugal weather forecast — official IPMA 5-day forecast for a Portuguese city: Lisbon, Porto, Faro, the Algarve, Madeira (Funchal), Azores (Ponta Delgada). Returns daily min/max temperature (°C), precipitation probability, weather description in English, and wind direction/strength. Example: ipma_forecast({ city: "Lisboa" })ipma_uv_forecastUV index forecast for Portugal from IPMA — daily peak-hours ultraviolet index for a Portuguese city (Lisbon, Porto, Algarve, Madeira, Azores) for the next ~3 days, with risk level (Low to Extreme). Example: ipma_uv_forecast({ city: "Faro" })ipma_sea_forecastSea state forecast for the Portuguese coast from IPMA oceanography — significant wave height (m), wave period (s), wave direction, and sea surface temperature (°C) for 12 coastal zones on the mainland, Madeira, and Azores. Good for surf, sailing, and beach conditions. Example: ipma_sea_forecast({ city: "Sagres" })ipma_seismicPortugal earthquakes — recent seismic events recorded by IPMA for mainland Portugal + Madeira or for the Azores archipelago. Returns time, magnitude, depth, epicenter region, coordinates, and felt intensity when reported. Covers roughly the last 30 days. Example: ipma_seismic({ area: "azores", min_magnitude: 2 })ipma_locationsList the Portuguese cities and islands IPMA publishes weather forecasts for — district capitals plus Madeira and Azores islands — with their globalIdLocal codes and coordinates region. Filter by name. Example: ipma_locations({ query: "faro" })
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.
Magic MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"21st-dev-magic-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@21st-dev/cli@latest"
],
"env": {
"TWENTY_FIRST_API_KEY": "YOUR_TWENTY_FIRST_API_KEY_HERE",
"API_KEY_21ST": "YOUR_API_KEY_21ST_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Ipma Pt
{
"mcpServers": {
"ipma-pt": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@pipeworx/mcp-ipma-pt"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Magic MCP is categorized under Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. Ipma Pt belongs to Environment & Nature and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Magic MCP for architecture & design work and Ipma Pt for environment & nature.
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.
Magic MCP is listed as a paid service. Auth: api key required. Ipma Pt 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 21st-dev-magic-mcp and ipma-pt as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Magic MCP has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 16 views, 1 installs and 6,209 GitHub stars. Ipma Pt has 59/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.