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

Fedlex Connector 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 Fedlex Connector 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 Fedlex Connector and Shadcn Ui MCP Server free or paid?

Fedlex Connector 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?

Fedlex Connector lists 4 tools with 1 views and 6 GitHub stars. Shadcn Ui MCP Server lists 10 tools with 3 views and 2,999 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Fedlex Connector 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

Fedlex Connector vs Shadcn Ui MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Fedlex Connector 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

Fedlex Connector

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Shadcn Ui MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Fedlex Connector 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 Fedlex Connector when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_by_title, get_article, get_law_text.

Explore Fedlex Connector 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	Fedlex Connector Developer Tools	Shadcn Ui MCP Server Jpisnice Developer Tools
Summary	Search Swiss federal legislation: laws, articles, amendments via the Fedlex SPARQL endpoint.	MCP server that gives AI assistants seamless access to shadcn/ui v4 components, blocks, demos, and metadata.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Fedlex Connector Tools (4)

search_by_title

Search Swiss federal legislation titles in the Classified Compilation (RS/SR). Returns only acts currently in force.

get_article

Retrieve the official consolidated text of a specific article.

get_law_text

Retrieve the full text of an act or a specific title/chapter. This is the primary tool for reading and analysing legislation from the source.

list_amendments

List recent amendments (consolidation versions) for a given act.

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).

Fedlex Connector Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fedlex-connector": {
      "url": "https://mcp.fedlex-connector.ch"
    }
  }
}

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

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

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