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

Source Parts 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 Source Parts 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 Source Parts and Shadcn Ui MCP Server free or paid?

Source Parts 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?

Source Parts lists 9 tools with 1 views and 1 GitHub stars. Shadcn Ui MCP Server lists 10 tools with 3 views and 2,999 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Source Parts 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

Source Parts vs Shadcn Ui MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Source Parts 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

Source Parts

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Shadcn Ui MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Source Parts 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 Source Parts 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: search_parts, get_part_details, get_part_pricing.

Explore Source Parts 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	Source Parts Developer Tools	Shadcn Ui MCP Server Jpisnice Developer Tools
Summary	Electronic component sourcing, BOM management, and PCB design workflows.	MCP server that gives AI assistants seamless access to shadcn/ui v4 components, blocks, demos, and metadata.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Source Parts Tools (9)

search_parts

Search for components by query

get_part_details

Get detailed part information

get_part_pricing

Get pricing across distributors

check_availability

Check real-time inventory

find_alternatives

Find replacement parts

process_bom

Process BOM file from any supported EDA

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).

Source Parts Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "source-parts": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "parts-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

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

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