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

Luxalgo 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 Luxalgo 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.

Are Luxalgo MCP Server and Shadcn Ui MCP Server free or paid?

Luxalgo 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).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Luxalgo MCP Server lists 13 tools with 0 views and 12 GitHub stars. Shadcn Ui MCP Server lists 6 tools with 2 views and 2,954 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Luxalgo 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

Luxalgo MCP Server vs Shadcn Ui MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Luxalgo 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

Luxalgo MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Shadcn Ui MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Luxalgo 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 Luxalgo 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: library_search, library_get_concept, library_get_indicator.

Explore Luxalgo 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: 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	L Luxalgo MCP Server Developer Tools	Shadcn Ui MCP Server Jpisnice Developer Tools
Summary	LuxAlgo Library — the encyclopedia of trading & technical analysis for AI agents. Free, keyless.	MCP server that gives AI assistants seamless access to shadcn/ui v4 components, blocks, demos, and metadata.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Luxalgo MCP Server Tools (13)

library_search

One search over concepts (alias-aware) + indicators

library_get_concept

Full concept page as markdown

library_get_indicator

Indicator detail: body, family, concepts, source code availability

library_get_source_code

Full source code when publicly served (fetched only on demand)

library_list_concepts

Paginated concept roster, optionally per family

library_list_indicators

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).

Luxalgo MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "luxalgo-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@luxalgo/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Luxalgo 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 Luxalgo 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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