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

Appwrite MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Shadcn Ui MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

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

Appwrite MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (OAuth 2.0). Shadcn Ui MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Appwrite MCP lists 6 tools with 3 views and 73 GitHub stars. Shadcn Ui MCP Server lists 10 tools with 3 views and 2,991 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Appwrite MCP 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

Appwrite MCP vs Shadcn Ui MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Appwrite MCP 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

Appwrite MCP

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 76/100 (Great) | Auth: OAuth 2.0

Shadcn Ui MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 63/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Appwrite MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. 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 Appwrite MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Hosted HTTP MCP endpoint, Browser-based OAuth authentication, Self-hosted stdio mode.

Explore Appwrite MCP 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	Appwrite MCP appwrite VerifiedDeveloper Tools	Shadcn Ui MCP Server Jpisnice Developer Tools
Summary	Official Appwrite MCP server. Connect via hosted OAuth at https://mcp.appwrite.io/ (no API keys) or self-host with a project API key to manage databases, auth, users, functions, storage, messaging, and more.	MCP server that gives AI assistants seamless access to shadcn/ui v4 components, blocks, demos, and metadata.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Appwrite MCP Tools (6)

Hosted HTTP MCP endpoint

Browser-based OAuth authentication

Self-hosted stdio mode

Project API key authentication for self-hosting

Database, user, function, team, storage, and messaging tools

Built-in Appwrite documentation search

Shadcn Ui MCP Server Tools (10)

get_component

Get the source code for a specific shadcn/ui v4 component

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).

Appwrite MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "appwrite-mcp": {
      "url": "https://mcp.appwrite.io/"
    }
  }
}

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

Appwrite MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Shadcn Ui MCP Server belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Appwrite MCP when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Shadcn Ui MCP Server when you require tools for developer tools.

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