Dashpilot MCP vs Magic MCP
A side-by-side look at the Dashpilot MCP and Magic MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
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Dashpilot MCPDeveloper Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)DoorDash Drive deliveries over MCP — quote, dispatch, and track deliveries from your POS.52GoodAuth: not declaredVerdict: choose Dashpilot MCP for developer tools work as a local process; choose Magic MCP for developer tools as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
DChoose Dashpilot MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
DASHPILOT_API_URL, DASHPILOT_API_KEY, DASHPILOT_DRIVE_DEVELOPER_ID, DASHPILOT_DRIVE_KEY_ID, DASHPILOT_DRIVE_KEY. - You want tools like
check_drive_connection, get_delivery_quote, accept_quote.
Choose Magic MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools 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.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | D Dashpilot MCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 52/100 · Good | 53/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | BYOK (pay the provider) | Paid service |
| Required env vars | DASHPILOT_API_URLDASHPILOT_API_KEYDASHPILOT_DRIVE_DEVELOPER_IDDASHPILOT_DRIVE_KEY_IDDASHPILOT_DRIVE_KEY | TWENTY_FIRST_API_KEYAPI_KEY_21ST |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 5,997 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 16 views 1 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 17 | Not listed |
| Full listing | View Dashpilot MCP | View Magic MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Dashpilot MCP tools 17
check_drive_connectionVerify your local Drive key (side-effect-free)get_delivery_quoteDelivery fee, tax, ETA — nothing moves yetaccept_quoteAccept a quote — dispatches a real Dasherdispatch_deliveryQuote + accept in one stepschedule_deliveryDeferred dispatch — stores the unsigned payload onlyschedule_batchSchedule a whole event (up to 50, staggered window)dispatch_due_deliveriesPoll the due queue, sign locally (60s JWT), dispatchtrack_deliveryLive status, Dasher info, ETA, tracking URLupdate_deliveryTip / instructions / contact phonecancel_deliveryCancel (Drive cancellation rules apply)batch_dispatchUp to 25 deliveries in one calllist_deliveriesOperations board + scheduled queue- +5 more on the listing page
Magic MCP tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from 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.
Dashpilot MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"dashpilot-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"doordash-dashpilot-mcp"
],
"env": {
"DASHPILOT_API_URL": "YOUR_DASHPILOT_API_URL_HERE",
"DASHPILOT_API_KEY": "YOUR_DASHPILOT_API_KEY_HERE",
"DASHPILOT_DRIVE_DEVELOPER_ID": "YOUR_DASHPILOT_DRIVE_DEVELOPER_ID_HERE",
"DASHPILOT_DRIVE_KEY_ID": "YOUR_DASHPILOT_DRIVE_KEY_ID_HERE",
"DASHPILOT_DRIVE_KEY": "YOUR_DASHPILOT_DRIVE_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Magic MCP
{
"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"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Dashpilot MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Magic MCP belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Dashpilot MCP for developer tools work and Magic MCP for developer tools.
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.
Dashpilot MCP is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Magic MCP is listed as a paid service. Auth: api key required. 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 dashpilot-mcp and 21st-dev-magic-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Dashpilot MCP has a quality signal of 52/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Magic MCP has 53/100 (Good) with 16 views, 1 installs and 5,997 GitHub stars.