What is the key difference between Web Access and Magic MCP?

Web Access belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Magic MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Web Access or Magic MCP 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 Web Access and Magic MCP free or paid?

Web Access operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Magic MCP operates under a Paid Service model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Web Access lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Magic MCP lists 5 tools with 13 views and 5,635 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Web Access and Magic MCP 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.

How do I install Web Access or Magic MCP in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Web Access and Magic MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

Web Access is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Magic MCP operates under a Paid Service model with API Key required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Web Access and Magic MCP at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both web-access-2 and 21st-dev-magic-mcp as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Web Access has a Quality Score of 49 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Magic MCP holds a Quality Score of 51 /100 ( Good ) with 13 views, 1 installs, and 5,635 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Web Access vs Magic MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Web Access and Magic MCP 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

Web Access

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Magic MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Web Access if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Magic MCP 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 Web Access 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: web_access_fetch, web_access_search, web_access_sitemap.

Explore Web Access Details

Choose Magic MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Paid Service).
You have access to required keys: API_KEY, TWENTY_FIRST_API_KEY, API_KEY_21ST.
Primary tools included: Component generation and refinement, Component and theme catalog search, Logo search tool.

Explore Magic MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	W Web Access Developer Tools	Magic MCP 21st-dev Developer Tools
Summary	The most accurate web access API. Stop getting blocked.	Create crafted UI components inspired by the best 21st.dev design engineers.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Web Access Tools (3)

web_access_fetch

Fetch any webpage with automatic anti-bot bypass, CAPTCHA handling, and JavaScript rendering

web_access_search

Search the web with reliable results — bypasses rate limits and bot protection on search engines

web_access_sitemap

Crawl a whole site and map its URLs as an asynchronous job — one tool drives the lifecycle via `action

Magic MCP Tools (5)

Component generation and refinement

Component and theme catalog search

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).

Web Access Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "web-access-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@usestring/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Magic MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "21st-dev-magic-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@21st-dev/cli@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE",
        "TWENTY_FIRST_API_KEY": "YOUR_TWENTY_FIRST_API_KEY_HERE",
        "API_KEY_21ST": "YOUR_API_KEY_21ST_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Web Access is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Magic MCP belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Web Access when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Magic MCP when you require tools for developer tools.

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