What is the key difference between Air Q and Magic MCP?

Air Q belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Magic MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Air Q or Magic MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Air Q and Magic MCP free or paid?

Air Q operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Magic MCP operates under a Paid Service model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Air Q lists 20 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Magic MCP lists 5 tools with 14 views and 5,637 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Air Q and Magic MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Air Q or Magic MCP in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Air Q and Magic MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

Air Q is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Magic MCP operates under a Paid Service model with API Key required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Air Q and Magic MCP at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both air-q and 21st-dev-magic-mcp as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Air Q has a Quality Score of 51 /100 ( Good ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Magic MCP holds a Quality Score of 51 /100 ( Good ) with 14 views, 1 installs, and 5,637 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Air Q vs Magic MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Air Q and Magic MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Air Q

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Magic MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Air Q if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Magic MCP if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Air Q when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: list_devices, get_air_quality, get_air_quality_history.

Explore Air Q Details

Choose Magic MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Paid Service).
You have access to required keys: API_KEY, TWENTY_FIRST_API_KEY, API_KEY_21ST.
Primary tools included: Component generation and refinement, Component and theme catalog search, Logo search tool.

Explore Magic MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Air Q Developer Tools	Magic MCP 21st-dev Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for direct HTTP communication with air-Q air quality sensor devices	Create crafted UI components inspired by the best 21st.dev design engineers.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Air Q Tools (20)

list_devices

List all configured air-Q devices (with location/group if set)

get_air_quality

Get sensor readings — by `device`, `location`, or `group

get_air_quality_history

Get historical sensor data as column-oriented JSON

plot_air_quality_history

Render one historical chart per sensor across all matching devices

export_air_quality_history

Export one historical sensor as one `csv`/`xlsx` across matching devices

get_device_info

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Air Q Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "air-q": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-airq"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Magic MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "21st-dev-magic-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@21st-dev/cli@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE",
        "TWENTY_FIRST_API_KEY": "YOUR_TWENTY_FIRST_API_KEY_HERE",
        "API_KEY_21ST": "YOUR_API_KEY_21ST_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Air Q is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Magic MCP belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Air Q when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Magic MCP when you require tools for developer tools.

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