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

MCPfinder MCP Server Discovery 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 MCPfinder MCP Server Discovery 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.

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCPfinder MCP Server Discovery lists 4 tools with 1 views and 12 GitHub stars. Shadcn Ui MCP Server lists 10 tools with 3 views and 2,999 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCPfinder MCP Server Discovery 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

MCPfinder MCP Server Discovery vs Shadcn Ui MCP Server

Q: Are MCPfinder MCP Server Discovery and Shadcn Ui MCP Server free or paid?

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

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCPfinder MCP Server Discovery 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

MCPfinder MCP Server Discovery

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Shadcn Ui MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose MCPfinder MCP Server Discovery 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 MCPfinder MCP Server Discovery 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: search_mcp_servers, get_server_details, get_install_config.

Explore MCPfinder MCP Server Discovery 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: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCPfinder MCP Server Discovery Developer Tools	Shadcn Ui MCP Server Jpisnice Developer Tools
Summary	Your AI discovers and installs MCP servers across Official Registry, Glama, and Smithery.	MCP server that gives AI assistants seamless access to shadcn/ui v4 components, blocks, demos, and metadata.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCPfinder MCP Server Discovery Tools (4)

search_mcp_servers

Search by keyword, technology, or use case

get_server_details

Inspect metadata, trust signals, tools, warnings, env vars

get_install_config

Generate a JSON config snippet for a target client

browse_categories

Single-call category browser (omit `category` to list; pass `category` for top servers)

Shadcn Ui MCP Server Tools (10)

get_component

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

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).

MCPfinder MCP Server Discovery Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

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

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

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