A side-by-side look at the Mdmagic MCP Server and .prompts MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Mdmagic MCP Server for developer tools work as a local process; choose .prompts for developer tools. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
MDMAGIC_API_KEY.convert_document, validate_markdown, estimate_conversion_cost.Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | . .prompts | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 51/100 · Good | 38/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Not confirmed yet |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | — |
| Auth | Not declared | Not declared |
| Pricing | Not declared | Not declared |
| Required env vars | MDMAGIC_API_KEY | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | — |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 5 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 10 | Not listed |
| Full listing | View Mdmagic MCP Server | View .prompts |
convert_documentConvert Markdown → DOCX / PDF / HTML / all three. Returns a secure expiring URL.validate_markdownPre-flight check before conversion. Catches malformed tables, unclosed code fences, and other syntax issues that would produce broken output.estimate_conversion_costPre-flight cost estimate based on word count, page count, format, and template type.check_credit_balanceCurrent credit balance (subscription + purchased pools), plan status.list_all_templatesFull template catalog: 15 built-in templates (grouped by category) + your custom uploads.list_builtin_templatesOnly the built-in templates: Business (5), Creative (6), Professional (2), Technical (2).list_custom_templatesOnly your custom uploaded templates.get_template_detailsShow available variants (page sizes × orientations) for a specific template.recommend_templateSuggest the best built-in template for a described purpose ("Q4 board pack" → Executive_Platinum).show_default_settingsYour default page size, orientation, and template preferences.No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
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.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mdmagic-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mdmagic/mcp-server@latest"
],
"env": {
"MDMAGIC_API_KEY": "YOUR_MDMAGIC_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
No confirmed install command for .prompts yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.