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

Housing Intel 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 Housing Intel 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 Housing Intel and Shadcn Ui MCP Server free or paid?

Housing Intel 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?

Housing Intel lists 10 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Shadcn Ui MCP Server lists 6 tools with 2 views and 2,980 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Housing Intel 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

Housing Intel vs Shadcn Ui MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Housing Intel 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

Housing Intel

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Shadcn Ui MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Housing Intel 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 Housing Intel 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: case_shiller_metro_compare, housing_market_snapshot, housing_property_report.

Explore Housing Intel 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: 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

Specification	H Housing Intel Developer Tools	Shadcn Ui MCP Server Jpisnice Developer Tools
Summary	Housing Intel MCP — Meta-pack that chains FRED, BLS, ATTOM, and HUD APIs	MCP server that gives AI assistants seamless access to shadcn/ui v4 components, blocks, demos, and metadata.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Housing Intel Tools (10)

case_shiller_metro_compare

Compare Case-Shiller home price indices across multiple US metros in one call (the 20-city composite). For each metro returns latest level, 3-month change, 12-month change, all-time peak, drawdown from peak, and a softening flag. Output also ranks metros softest → strongest. Use for "which metros a…

housing_market_snapshot

Get national housing market overview: mortgage rates, housing starts, Case-Shiller index, unemployment, construction employment. Optionally add metro-level prices (e.g., "Denver", "Atlanta"). For comparing Case-Shiller across multiple metros use case_shiller_metro_compare instead.

housing_property_report

Analyze a property by address and zip code. Returns valuation estimate, sales history, tax assessment, and detailed characteristics.

housing_rental_analysis

Evaluate rental investment potential by address and zip code. Returns estimated rent, fair market rents, and CPI rent trends.

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).

Housing Intel Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "housing-intel": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "housing-intel"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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

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