Starwind UI MCP Server vs ReactFrame

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

Starwind UI MCP Server logoStarwind UI MCP ServerDeveloper Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)Framework-aware Starwind UI v3 tools for Astro and React setup, components, docs, and migration.65GreatAuth: not declaredReactFrame logoReactFrameDeveloper Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)Search ReactFrame's React + Tailwind + Motion components, install free ones and price premium picks.45FairAuth: not declared

Verdict: choose Starwind UI MCP Server for developer tools work as a local process; choose ReactFrame 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?

Starwind UI MCP Server logoChoose Starwind UI MCP Server when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You want tools like starwind_init, starwind_add, starwind_search.
Explore Starwind UI MCP Server

ReactFrame logoChoose ReactFrame when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Explore ReactFrame

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecStarwind UI MCP Server logoStarwind UI MCP ServerReactFrame logoReactFrame
CategoryDeveloper ToolsDeveloper Tools
Quality signal65/100 · Great45/100 · Fair
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNot declared
PricingNot declaredNot declared
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars351
Directory activity 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools5Not listed

Tools & capabilities

Starwind UI MCP Server tools 5

  • starwind_initGenerates a Starwind UI v3 initialization command for an existing Astro or React project. The CLI auto-detects the framework unless an override is provided. Paid Pro authorization is opt-in and currently targets Astro.
  • starwind_addGenerates validated Starwind UI v3 install commands for styled components, vendored primitives, or Starwind Pro blocks, with optional Astro or React targeting.
  • starwind_searchSearches Starwind UI v3 styled components, Primitive adapters, and Starwind Pro blocks with framework-aware results.
  • starwind_docsFetches current Starwind UI v3 documentation across styled components, primitives, Runtime, migration, and Astro or React framework guides.
  • starwind_migrateGenerates the safe Starwind UI v3 migration command for a legacy Astro project. Interactive migration is the default; non-interactive overwrite behavior must be explicitly requested.

ReactFrame 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.

Starwind UI MCP Server

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "starwind-ui-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@starwind-ui/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

ReactFrame

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reactframe": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "shadcn@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Starwind UI MCP Server is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. ReactFrame belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Starwind UI MCP Server for developer tools work and ReactFrame 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.

Starwind UI MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. ReactFrame has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. 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 starwind-ui-mcp-server and reactframe as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Starwind UI MCP Server has a quality signal of 65/100 (Great) with 0 views, 0 installs and 35 GitHub stars. ReactFrame has 45/100 (Fair) with 3 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars.