What is the key difference between PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) and Shadcn Ui Mcp Server?

PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Shadcn Ui Mcp Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) 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 PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) and Shadcn Ui Mcp Server free or paid?

PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) 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?

PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Shadcn Ui Mcp Server lists 6 tools with 2 views and 2,926 GitHub stars.

Can I use both PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) 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.

How do I install PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) or Shadcn Ui Mcp Server in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) and Shadcn Ui Mcp Server free to use, or do they require API keys?

PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Shadcn Ui Mcp Server operates under a Free / Open Source model with API Key required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) and Shadcn Ui Mcp Server at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both pdf-to-markdown-pdf2md-dev and jpisnice-shadcn-ui-mcp-server as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) has a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Shadcn Ui Mcp Server holds a Quality Score of 53 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 2,926 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) vs Shadcn Ui Mcp Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) 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

PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev)

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Shadcn Ui Mcp Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. 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 PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) 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	P PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) Developer Tools	Shadcn Ui Mcp Server Jpisnice Developer Tools
Summary	Hosted MCP server: convert PDFs to clean, LLM-ready Markdown with tables, formulas and OCR.	MCP server that gives AI assistants seamless access to shadcn/ui v4 components, blocks, demos, and metadata.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Shadcn Ui Mcp Server Tools (6)

Multi-framework support: React, Svelte, Vue, React Native

Provides TypeScript source code and component demos

Supports complete UI blocks like dashboards, calendars, forms

Metadata access including dependencies and descriptions

Smart caching with GitHub API rate limit handling

Supports stdio and SSE transport modes

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).

PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pdf-to-markdown-pdf2md-dev": {
      "url": "https://pdf2md.dev/developers/#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

PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Shadcn Ui Mcp Server belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select PDF to Markdown (pdf2md.dev) when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Shadcn Ui Mcp Server when you require tools for developer tools.

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