RoamProxy vs Magic MCP
A side-by-side look at the RoamProxy and Magic MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
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RoamProxyDeveloper Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)Fetch pages and get proxies via residential, datacenter and mobile IPs in 190+ countries.53GoodAuth: api key requiredVerdict: choose RoamProxy for developer tools work as a local process; choose Magic MCP 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?
RChoose RoamProxy 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:
ROAM_API_TOKEN. - You want tools like
fetch_url, get_proxy, check_ip.
Choose Magic MCP 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:
TWENTY_FIRST_API_KEY, API_KEY_21ST.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | R RoamProxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 53/100 · Good | 53/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | API key required |
| Pricing | BYOK (pay the provider) | Paid service |
| Required env vars | ROAM_API_TOKEN | TWENTY_FIRST_API_KEY |
Tools & capabilities
RoamProxy tools 4
fetch_urlFetch a URL through a proxy IP in the chosen country / state / city. Returns status + body as markdown, text or HTML.get_proxyBuild a ready-to-use `http://` or `socks5://` proxy URL (plus Playwright config) for any geo, rotating or sticky.check_ipShow the exit IP, city, region and ISP for a geo/session, to verify targeting.account_statusWallet balance, per-GB prices, last 7 days of usage, rented static IPs.
Magic MCP tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
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.
RoamProxy
{
"mcpServers": {
"roamproxy": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"roamproxy-mcp"
],
"env": {
"ROAM_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_ROAM_API_TOKEN_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Magic MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"21st-dev-magic-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@21st-dev/cli@latest"
],
"env": {
"TWENTY_FIRST_API_KEY": "YOUR_TWENTY_FIRST_API_KEY_HERE",
"API_KEY_21ST": "YOUR_API_KEY_21ST_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
RoamProxy is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Magic MCP belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick RoamProxy for developer tools work and Magic MCP 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.
RoamProxy is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. Magic MCP is listed as a paid service. 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 roamproxy and 21st-dev-magic-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, RoamProxy has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Magic MCP has 53/100 (Good) with 16 views, 1 installs and 5,997 GitHub stars.
