Speckitacceptance MCP vs Magic MCP

A side-by-side look at the Speckitacceptance MCP and Magic MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Speckitacceptance MCP logoSpeckitacceptance MCPDeveloper Tools · Remote HTTP/SSEPaid remote MCP for spec driven development acceptance gate MCP, structured receipts, audit logs, an48FairAuth: not declaredMagic MCP logoMagic MCPArchitecture & Design · Local subprocess (stdio)Create crafted UI components inspired by the best 21st.dev design engineers.53GoodAuth: api key required

Verdict: choose Speckitacceptance MCP for developer tools work over a hosted endpoint; choose Magic MCP for architecture & design as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Speckitacceptance MCP logoChoose Speckitacceptance MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
  • You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
  • You want tools like check_spec_acceptance, map_diff_to_requirements, verify_acceptance_evidence.
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Magic MCP logoChoose Magic MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Architecture & Design 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.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecSpeckitacceptance MCP logoSpeckitacceptance MCPMagic MCP logoMagic MCP
CategoryDeveloper ToolsArchitecture & Design
Quality signal48/100 · Fair53/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportRemote HTTP/SSELocal subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredAPI key required
PricingNot declaredPaid service
Required env varsNone listedTWENTY_FIRST_API_KEYAPI_KEY_21ST
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars06,193
Directory activity 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 16 views 1 installs 0 upvotes
Tools5Not listed

Tools & capabilities

Speckitacceptance MCP tools 5

  • check_spec_acceptance
  • map_diff_to_requirements
  • verify_acceptance_evidence
  • issue_acceptance_receipt
  • export_acceptance_audit

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.

Speckitacceptance MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "speckitacceptance-mcp": {
      "url": "https://speckitacceptance.clauxel.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Magic MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "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

Speckitacceptance MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Magic MCP belongs to Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Speckitacceptance MCP for developer tools work and Magic MCP for architecture & design.

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.

Speckitacceptance MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. 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 speckitacceptance-mcp and 21st-dev-magic-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Speckitacceptance MCP has a quality signal of 48/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Magic MCP has 53/100 (Good) with 16 views, 1 installs and 6,193 GitHub stars.