NeuralNg Component and Theme MCP Server vs Shadcn Ui MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the NeuralNg Component and Theme MCP Server and Shadcn Ui MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose NeuralNg Component and Theme MCP Server for developer tools work as a local process; choose Shadcn Ui MCP Server for developer tools as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose NeuralNg Component and Theme MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
search_components, search_icons, get_component.
Choose Shadcn Ui MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
MCP_TRANSPORT_MODE, MCP_PORT, MCP_HOST, MCP_CORS_ORIGINS, GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN, UI_LIBRARY. - You want tools like
get_component, get_component_demo, list_components.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 64/100 · Good | 72/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | MCP_TRANSPORT_MODEMCP_PORTMCP_HOSTMCP_CORS_ORIGINSGITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKENUI_LIBRARY |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 11 | 3,069 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 20 | 10 |
| Full listing | View NeuralNg Component and Theme MCP Server | View Shadcn Ui MCP Server |
Tools & capabilities
NeuralNg Component and Theme MCP Server tools 20
search_componentsSearch the deterministic NeuralNg component catalog, README files, and llms.txt guidance. Omit query or use an empty string to browse a bounded list in stable id order.search_iconsSearch all 6,184 Neural Icons variants by name, category, or common UI intent and return exact CSS classes, smallest category imports, usage markup, and accessibility guidance. Brand icons are excluded unless explicitly requested.get_componentResolve a component and return its versioned public API. Use summary for discovery, standard for implementation, or full for every class slot and example.get_component_examplesReturn bounded, executable examples extracted from the published component README with their heading and language.get_component_contractResolve a component by id, class, selector, or entry point and return its public contract.recommend_componentsRecommend documented NeuralNg components for a UI goal using deterministic intent matching.plan_uiTurn a product goal into a deterministic, contract-backed component composition with exact imports, providers, state, accessibility checks, and implementation order.suggest_form_structureReturn a contract-backed form composition with exact imports, providers, state ownership, accessibility checks, and implementation order.suggest_page_structureReturn a contract-backed page composition with exact imports, providers, state ownership, accessibility checks, and implementation order.suggest_table_structureReturn a contract-backed table composition with exact imports, providers, state ownership, accessibility checks, and implementation order.validate_usageParse an Angular template with @angular/compiler and validate syntax, NeuralNg elements and attribute directives, bindings, required inputs, literal values, icon-button accessibility, standalone imports, provider requirements, and duplicate Toast channels.inspect_projectRead the bounded MCP working directory and return a schema-v2 Angular compiler-backed inventory of NeuralNg versions, templates, elements and attribute directives, exact imports, providers, icons, theme/appearance setup, conventions, evidence, and diagnostics.- +8 more on the listing page
Shadcn Ui MCP Server tools 10
get_componentGet the source code for a specific shadcn/ui v4 componentget_component_demoGet demo code illustrating how a shadcn/ui v4 component should be usedlist_componentsGet all available shadcn/ui v4 componentsget_component_metadataGet metadata for a specific shadcn/ui v4 componentget_directory_structureGet the directory structure of the shadcn-ui v4 repositoryget_blockGet source code for a specific shadcn/ui v4 block (e.g., calendar-01, dashboard-01)list_blocksGet all available shadcn/ui v4 blocks with categorizationapply_themeApply a TweakCN theme preset to the projectlist_themesList available tweakcn themesget_themeGet details of a specific tweakcn theme
Ready-to-paste client configs
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.
NeuralNg Component and Theme MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"neuralng-component-and-theme-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@neural-ng/mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Shadcn Ui MCP Server
{
"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
NeuralNg Component and Theme MCP Server is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Shadcn Ui MCP Server belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick NeuralNg Component and Theme MCP Server for developer tools work and Shadcn Ui MCP Server for developer tools.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
NeuralNg Component and Theme MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Shadcn Ui MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add neuralng-component-and-theme-mcp-server and jpisnice-shadcn-ui-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, NeuralNg Component and Theme MCP Server has a quality signal of 64/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 11 GitHub stars. Shadcn Ui MCP Server has 72/100 (Great) with 3 views, 0 installs and 3,069 GitHub stars.