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

QuantGist 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 QuantGist 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 QuantGist and Shadcn Ui MCP Server free or paid?

QuantGist 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?

QuantGist lists 17 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars. Shadcn Ui MCP Server lists 10 tools with 3 views and 2,999 GitHub stars.

Can I use both QuantGist 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

QuantGist vs Shadcn Ui MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the QuantGist 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

QuantGist

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Shadcn Ui MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose QuantGist 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 QuantGist 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: get_upcoming_events, get_events_range, get_economic_calendar.

Explore QuantGist 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: get_component, get_component_demo, list_components.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	QuantGist Developer Tools	Shadcn Ui MCP Server Jpisnice Developer Tools
Summary	Macro events, earnings & market data from QuantGist for Claude and other AI agents.	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

QuantGist Tools (17)

get_upcoming_events

Returns events in the next N hours.

get_events_range

Returns events in a date range.

get_economic_calendar

Returns the day's macro calendar grouped by release time. This tool calls

get_event_detail

Returns full detail for one event.

get_earnings_upcoming

Returns the next upcoming earnings reports across all tickers, ordered by report date.

get_earnings_for_ticker

Returns earnings history for a single ticker (EPS estimate vs actual, revenue, beat/miss, EDGAR links).

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).

QuantGist Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "quantgist": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "quantgist-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

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

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