What is the key difference between Shadcn Ui MCP Server and OntoRamp Graph Query?

Shadcn Ui MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while OntoRamp Graph Query belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Shadcn Ui MCP Server or OntoRamp Graph Query 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 Shadcn Ui MCP Server and OntoRamp Graph Query free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Shadcn Ui MCP Server lists 10 tools with 3 views and 2,999 GitHub stars. OntoRamp Graph Query lists 5 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Shadcn Ui MCP Server and OntoRamp Graph Query 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

Shadcn Ui MCP Server vs OntoRamp Graph Query

In-depth architectural comparison of the Shadcn Ui MCP Server and OntoRamp Graph Query 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

Shadcn Ui MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

OntoRamp Graph Query

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Shadcn Ui MCP Server if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose OntoRamp Graph Query 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 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.

Explore Shadcn Ui MCP Server Details

Choose OntoRamp Graph Query 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: query_architecture, get_constraint_signals, find_dependencies.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Shadcn Ui MCP Server Jpisnice Developer Tools	OntoRamp Graph Query Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server that gives AI assistants seamless access to shadcn/ui v4 components, blocks, demos, and metadata.	Architecture-grounded query for AI agents. Governance constraints, system dependencies, evidence.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Shadcn Ui MCP Server Tools (10)

get_component

Get the source code for a specific shadcn/ui v4 component

get_component_demo

Get demo code illustrating how a shadcn/ui v4 component should be used

list_components

Get all available shadcn/ui v4 components

get_component_metadata

Get metadata for a specific shadcn/ui v4 component

get_directory_structure

Get the directory structure of the shadcn-ui v4 repository

get_block

Get source code for a specific shadcn/ui v4 block (e.g., calendar-01, dashboard-01)

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).

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"
      }
    }
  }
}

OntoRamp Graph Query Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ontoramp-graph-query": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ontoramp-graph-query"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Shadcn Ui MCP Server is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, OntoRamp Graph Query belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Shadcn Ui MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and OntoRamp Graph Query when you require tools for developer tools.

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