UI5 MCP Server vs Shovels

In-depth architectural comparison of the UI5 MCP Server and Shovels 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose UI5 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: create_integration_card, create_ui5_app, get_api_reference.

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Choose Shovels 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).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	UI5 MCP Server Developer Tools	S Shovels Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for UI5 application development	Shovels MCP — wraps the Shovels.ai API (shovels.ai)
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-80": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ui5/mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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