Magic MCP vs Netlogger MCP
A side-by-side look at the Magic MCP and Netlogger MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
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Netlogger MCPDeveloper Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)NetLogger MCP server. Nets on the air, live check-ins and who's up, past nets.53GoodAuth: no auth requiredVerdict: choose Magic MCP for developer tools work as a local process; choose Netlogger MCP for developer tools 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 Developer Tools 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.
NChoose Netlogger MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You have the keys it needs:
NETLOGGER_MCP_CALLSIGN, NETLOGGER_MCP_MOCK. - You want tools like
netlogger_active_nets, netlogger_checkins, netlogger_past_nets.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | N Netlogger MCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 53/100 · Good | 53/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Paid service | Free |
| Required env vars | TWENTY_FIRST_API_KEYAPI_KEY_21ST | NETLOGGER_MCP_CALLSIGNNETLOGGER_MCP_MOCK |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 5,997 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 16 views 1 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | Not listed | 6 |
| Full listing | View Magic MCP | View Netlogger MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Magic MCP tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Netlogger MCP tools 6
netlogger_active_netsNets on the air now: frequency, band, mode, net control, logger, monitoring countnetlogger_checkinsA live net's check-in list, plus the pointer (the station being worked now)netlogger_past_netsClosed nets over the last N days, with the net IDs past check-ins neednetlogger_past_checkinsA closed net's check-in listnetlogger_set_callsignSave your callsign (asked once, on first use)get_version_infoService version + upstream spec version (fleet identity attestation)
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"
}
}
}
}
Netlogger MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"netlogger-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"netlogger-mcp"
],
"env": {
"NETLOGGER_MCP_CALLSIGN": "YOUR_NETLOGGER_MCP_CALLSIGN_HERE",
"NETLOGGER_MCP_MOCK": "YOUR_NETLOGGER_MCP_MOCK_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Magic MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Netlogger MCP belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Magic MCP for developer tools work and Netlogger MCP for developer tools.
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. Netlogger MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth 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 21st-dev-magic-mcp and netlogger-mcp 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 5,997 GitHub stars. Netlogger MCP has 53/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.
