What is the key difference between Appstore Connect and Shadcn Ui MCP Server?

Appstore Connect belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Shadcn Ui MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Appstore Connect or Shadcn Ui MCP Server 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 Appstore Connect and Shadcn Ui MCP Server free or paid?

Appstore Connect operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Shadcn Ui MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Appstore Connect lists 68 tools with 1 views and 23 GitHub stars. Shadcn Ui MCP Server lists 10 tools with 3 views and 2,999 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Appstore Connect and Shadcn Ui MCP Server 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Appstore Connect vs Shadcn Ui MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Appstore Connect and Shadcn Ui MCP Server 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

Appstore Connect

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Shadcn Ui MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 68/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Appstore Connect if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Shadcn Ui MCP Server 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 Appstore Connect 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_apps, get_app, list_app_versions.

Explore Appstore Connect Details

Choose Shadcn Ui MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: MCP_TRANSPORT_MODE, MCP_PORT, MCP_HOST, MCP_CORS_ORIGINS, GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN, UI_LIBRARY.
Primary tools included: get_component, get_component_demo, list_components.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Appstore Connect Developer Tools	Shadcn Ui MCP Server Jpisnice Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for Apple's App Store Connect API. Manage apps, TestFlight, and more.	MCP server that gives AI assistants seamless access to shadcn/ui v4 components, blocks, demos, and metadata.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Appstore Connect Tools (68)

list_apps

List all apps in your account

get_app

Get details of a specific app

list_app_versions

List all versions for an app

get_app_version

Get version details

create_app_version

Create a new app version

list_version_localizations

List localizations for a version

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).

Appstore Connect Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "appstore-connect": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "asc-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Shadcn Ui MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jpisnice-shadcn-ui-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@jpisnice/shadcn-ui-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_TRANSPORT_MODE": "YOUR_MCP_TRANSPORT_MODE_HERE",
        "MCP_PORT": "YOUR_MCP_PORT_HERE",
        "MCP_HOST": "YOUR_MCP_HOST_HERE",
        "MCP_CORS_ORIGINS": "YOUR_MCP_CORS_ORIGINS_HERE",
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE",
        "UI_LIBRARY": "YOUR_UI_LIBRARY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Appstore Connect is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Shadcn Ui MCP Server belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Appstore Connect when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Shadcn Ui MCP Server when you require tools for developer tools.

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