Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Calcuris vs Shadcn Ui MCP Server
In-depth architectural comparison of the Calcuris 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
Calcuris
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Shadcn Ui MCP Server
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required
Verdict Summary: Choose Calcuris 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?
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Choose Calcuris 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: us_income_tax, us_paycheck, us_property_tax.
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: Multi-framework support: React, Svelte, Vue, React Native, Provides TypeScript source code and component demos, Supports complete UI blocks like dashboards, calendars, forms.
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Calcuris Tools (7)
us_income_tax
US federal (2026 IRS brackets, post-OBBBA) + estimated state income tax, with a full progressive bracket breakdown.
us_paycheck
US take-home pay per pay period: federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare (+ Additional Medicare), state tax, net pay.
us_property_tax
Annual/monthly property tax from a home value and either a custom rate or a state's real 2026 effective rate.
ca_income_tax
Canadian federal + provincial/territorial income tax, CPP/QPP (+ CPP2/QPP2), EI/QPIP, and net take-home pay. Optional `compareAllProvinces`.
au_income_tax
Australian resident income tax (2025-26 ATO brackets) + Medicare levy, Medicare Levy Surcharge, LITO offset, HELP/HECS repayment.
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).
Calcuris Configuration
Shadcn Ui MCP Server Configuration
