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

Digilent WaveForms MCP Server 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 Digilent WaveForms MCP Server 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.

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Digilent WaveForms MCP Server lists 13 tools with 2 views and 3 GitHub stars. Shadcn Ui MCP Server lists 10 tools with 3 views and 2,999 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Digilent WaveForms MCP Server 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

Digilent WaveForms MCP Server vs Shadcn Ui MCP Server

Q: Are Digilent WaveForms MCP Server and Shadcn Ui MCP Server free or paid?

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

In-depth architectural comparison of the Digilent WaveForms MCP Server 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

Digilent WaveForms MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Shadcn Ui MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Digilent WaveForms MCP Server 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 Digilent WaveForms MCP Server 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, device_info, analog_capture.

Explore Digilent WaveForms MCP Server 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: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Digilent WaveForms MCP Server Developer Tools	Shadcn Ui MCP Server Jpisnice Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for Digilent WaveForms instruments (oscilloscope, AWG, logic analyzer).	MCP server that gives AI assistants seamless access to shadcn/ui v4 components, blocks, demos, and metadata.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Digilent WaveForms MCP Server Tools (13)

list_devices

List all connected Digilent WaveForms devices

device_info

Get detailed information about a specific device

analog_capture

Capture analog waveform samples (oscilloscope); supports `action="single" / "start" / "read" / "stop"` for continuous capture across tool calls

generate_waveform

Generate an analog signal (AWG): sine, square, triangle, ...; supports `action="pulse" / "start" / "stop"` for persistent output

measure

Measure DC voltage, RMS, frequency, period, or peak-to-peak

power_supply

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).

Digilent WaveForms MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "digilent-waveforms-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "digilent-waveforms-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Digilent WaveForms MCP Server 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 Digilent WaveForms MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Shadcn Ui MCP Server when you require tools for developer tools.

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