Magic MCP vs Shopify Multi Store

A side-by-side look at the Magic MCP and Shopify Multi Store MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Magic MCP logoMagic MCPArchitecture & Design · Local subprocess (stdio)Create crafted UI components inspired by the best 21st.dev design engineers.53GoodAuth: api key requiredShopify Multi Store logoShopify Multi StoreE-Commerce · Local subprocess (stdio)Connect AI agents to multiple Shopify Admin stores for reports, comparisons, and guarded updates.53GoodAuth: not declared

Verdict: choose Magic MCP for architecture & design work as a local process; choose Shopify Multi Store for e-commerce as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Magic MCP logoChoose 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.
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Shopify Multi Store logoChoose Shopify Multi Store when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the E-Commerce domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You want tools like shopify_list_stores, shopify_get_shop_info, shopify_check_access.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecMagic MCP logoMagic MCPShopify Multi Store logoShopify Multi Store
CategoryArchitecture & DesignE-Commerce
Quality signal53/100 · Good53/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthAPI key requiredNot declared
PricingPaid serviceFree
Required env varsTWENTY_FIRST_API_KEYAPI_KEY_21STNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars6,2365
Directory activity 16 views 1 installs 0 upvotes 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
ToolsNot listed29

Tools & capabilities

Magic MCP tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Shopify Multi Store tools 29

  • shopify_list_storesList configured store aliases.
  • shopify_get_shop_infoRead one store's identity.
  • shopify_check_accessShow granted scopes and which tools or resources would fail, across one or many stores.
  • shopify_reportRun a cross-store report (see above).
  • shopify_searchList or search products, collections, orders, customers, publications, redirects, pages, files, metaobjects, markets, themes, or delivery profiles on one store or several.
  • shopify_getRead one product, collection, order, inventory, metafield set, theme files, blog articles, uploaded image, or bulk operation by ID.
  • shopify_update_pricesSet price, compare-at price and unit cost for up to 250 SKUs on one store or several.
  • shopify_set_inventorySet available inventory with compare-and-set protection.
  • shopify_create_productCreate a product with options, variants, and images.
  • shopify_update_productUpdate product fields, variants, media, and tags.
  • shopify_create_collectionCreate a manual or smart collection and publish it to chosen channels.
  • shopify_update_collectionUpdate a collection and add products to a manual collection.
  • +17 more on 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.

Magic MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "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"
      }
    }
  }
}

Shopify Multi Store

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shopify-multi-store": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "shopify-multi-store-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Magic MCP is categorized under Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. Shopify Multi Store belongs to E-Commerce and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Magic MCP for architecture & design work and Shopify Multi Store for e-commerce.

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. Shopify Multi Store is listed as free. 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 shopify-multi-store 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 6,236 GitHub stars. Shopify Multi Store has 53/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 5 GitHub stars.