Shadcn Ui MCP Server vs No License Nearby
A side-by-side look at the Shadcn Ui MCP Server and No License Nearby 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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No License NearbyDeveloper Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)Search 880+ artist-owned tracks and get sync licenses for social, TV and film.53GoodAuth: no auth requiredVerdict: choose Shadcn Ui MCP Server for developer tools work as a local process; choose No License Nearby 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?
Choose Shadcn Ui MCP Server 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:
MCP_TRANSPORT_MODE, MCP_PORT, MCP_HOST, MCP_CORS_ORIGINS, GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN, UI_LIBRARY. - You want tools like
get_component, get_component_demo, list_components.
NChoose No License Nearby when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You have the keys it needs:
NOLICENSE_API_BASE. - You want tools like
search_tracks, get_track, get_preview_url.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | N No License Nearby | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 72/100 · Great | 53/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | MCP_TRANSPORT_MODEMCP_PORTMCP_HOSTMCP_CORS_ORIGINSGITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKENUI_LIBRARY | NOLICENSE_API_BASE |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 3,057 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 10 | 6 |
| Full listing | View Shadcn Ui MCP Server | View No License Nearby |
Tools & capabilities
Shadcn Ui MCP Server tools 10
get_componentGet the source code for a specific shadcn/ui v4 componentget_component_demoGet demo code illustrating how a shadcn/ui v4 component should be usedlist_componentsGet all available shadcn/ui v4 componentsget_component_metadataGet metadata for a specific shadcn/ui v4 componentget_directory_structureGet the directory structure of the shadcn-ui v4 repositoryget_blockGet source code for a specific shadcn/ui v4 block (e.g., calendar-01, dashboard-01)list_blocksGet all available shadcn/ui v4 blocks with categorizationapply_themeApply a TweakCN theme preset to the projectlist_themesList available tweakcn themesget_themeGet details of a specific tweakcn theme
No License Nearby tools 6
search_tracksSearch by title, genre, mood, energy and musical key (filters combine)get_trackDetails for one trackget_preview_urlAudition link for a tracklist_license_tiersLive prices: Social Media, TV + Streaming, Filmquote_licenseQuote for one or more tracks, including the multi-track discountget_license_checkout_linkThe license page pre-filled with the track, plus the steps to finish
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.
Shadcn Ui MCP Server
{
"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"
}
}
}
}
No License Nearby
{
"mcpServers": {
"no-license-nearby": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"nolicense-nearby-mcp"
],
"env": {
"NOLICENSE_API_BASE": "YOUR_NOLICENSE_API_BASE_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Shadcn Ui MCP Server is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. No License Nearby belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Shadcn Ui MCP Server for developer tools work and No License Nearby 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.
Shadcn Ui MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: api key required. No License Nearby is listed as free. Auth: no auth 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 jpisnice-shadcn-ui-mcp-server and no-license-nearby as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Shadcn Ui MCP Server has a quality signal of 72/100 (Great) with 3 views, 0 installs and 3,057 GitHub stars. No License Nearby has 53/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.