TLE Satellite Tracker vs Magic MCP

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

TLE Satellite Tracker logoTLE Satellite TrackerAerospace & Astrodynamics · Remote HTTP/SSEAccess TLE orbital data for thousands of satellites including ISS, Starlink, and Hubble.37FairAuth: 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 TLE Satellite Tracker for aerospace & astrodynamics 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?

TLE Satellite Tracker logoChoose TLE Satellite Tracker when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Aerospace & Astrodynamics domain.
  • You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
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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.

SpecTLE Satellite Tracker logoTLE Satellite TrackerMagic MCP logoMagic MCP
CategoryAerospace & AstrodynamicsArchitecture & Design
Quality signal37/100 · 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 stars86,209
Directory activity 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 16 views 1 installs 0 upvotes
ToolsNot listedNot listed

Tools & capabilities

TLE Satellite Tracker tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

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.

TLE Satellite Tracker

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tle-satellite-tracker": {
      "url": "https://api.nasa.gov/"
    }
  }
}

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

TLE Satellite Tracker is categorized under Aerospace & Astrodynamics and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Magic MCP belongs to Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick TLE Satellite Tracker for aerospace & astrodynamics 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.

TLE Satellite Tracker 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 tle-satellite-tracker and 21st-dev-magic-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, TLE Satellite Tracker has a quality signal of 37/100 (Fair) with 3 views, 0 installs and 8 GitHub stars. Magic MCP has 53/100 (Good) with 16 views, 1 installs and 6,209 GitHub stars.