Xmp4 — Semantic Code Intelligence vs Shadcn Ui MCP Server

A side-by-side look at the Xmp4 — Semantic Code Intelligence and Shadcn Ui MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Xmp4 — Semantic Code Intelligence logoXmp4 — Semantic Code IntelligenceDeveloper Tools · Remote HTTP/SSESCIP-backed semantic code intelligence over 800+ pre-indexed OSS libraries. Hosted, free.53GoodAuth: not declaredShadcn Ui MCP Server logoShadcn Ui MCP ServerDeveloper Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)MCP server that gives AI assistants seamless access to shadcn/ui v4 components, blocks, demos, and metadata.72GreatAuth: api key required

Verdict: choose Xmp4 — Semantic Code Intelligence for developer tools work over a hosted endpoint; choose Shadcn Ui MCP Server 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?

Xmp4 — Semantic Code Intelligence logoChoose Xmp4 — Semantic Code Intelligence when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
  • You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
  • You want tools like xmp4_callees, xmp4_callers, xmp4_deps.
Explore Xmp4 — Semantic Code Intelligence

Shadcn Ui MCP Server logoChoose Shadcn Ui MCP Server when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: API key required.
  • You have the keys it needs: MCP_TRANSPORT_MODE, MCP_PORT, MCP_HOST, MCP_CORS_ORIGINS, GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN, UI_LIBRARY.
  • You want tools like get_component, get_component_demo, list_components.
Explore Shadcn Ui MCP Server

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecXmp4 — Semantic Code Intelligence logoXmp4 — Semantic Code IntelligenceShadcn Ui MCP Server logoShadcn Ui MCP Server
CategoryDeveloper ToolsDeveloper Tools
Quality signal53/100 · Good72/100 · Great
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportRemote HTTP/SSELocal subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredAPI key required
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsNone listedMCP_TRANSPORT_MODEMCP_PORTMCP_HOSTMCP_CORS_ORIGINSGITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKENUI_LIBRARY
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars13,069
Directory activity 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools1610

Tools & capabilities

Xmp4 — Semantic Code Intelligence tools 16

  • xmp4_calleesFind direct callees (methods called by) a symbol in a project. Navigate step-by-step by calling xmp4_callees again on interesting results.
  • xmp4_callersFind direct callers of a symbol in a project. Navigate step-by-step by calling xmp4_callers again on interesting results.
  • xmp4_depsList external dependencies of a project.
  • xmp4_grepServer-side regex text search over indexed project source files. Free tier: requires file_path (single file). Premium tier (XMP4_PREMIUM_GREP_WALK=true): allows file_glob multi-file walk. Prefer xmp4_tests_for/xmp4_usages for SCIP symbols — grep is for text not indexed (comments, literals, config keys).
  • xmp4_guideUsage guide for xmp4 tools — read this first to learn the correct workflow
  • xmp4_hierarchyGet type hierarchy (base, interfaces, derived) for a symbol in a project.
  • xmp4_infoGet detailed information about a symbol in a project.
  • xmp4_outlineGet outline (all symbols) for a file in a project.
  • xmp4_projectsSearch and browse projects by language and name. Use this first to discover projects, then use other tools with the repo name.
  • xmp4_searchSearch symbols in a project. Use xmp4_projects first to find the project identifier.
  • xmp4_serverGet server information, version, and capabilities
  • xmp4_sourceExtract source code for a symbol in a project.
  • +4 more on the listing page

Shadcn Ui MCP Server tools 10

  • get_componentGet the source code for a specific shadcn/ui v4 component
  • get_component_demoGet demo code illustrating how a shadcn/ui v4 component should be used
  • list_componentsGet all available shadcn/ui v4 components
  • get_component_metadataGet metadata for a specific shadcn/ui v4 component
  • get_directory_structureGet the directory structure of the shadcn-ui v4 repository
  • get_blockGet source code for a specific shadcn/ui v4 block (e.g., calendar-01, dashboard-01)
  • list_blocksGet all available shadcn/ui v4 blocks with categorization
  • apply_themeApply a TweakCN theme preset to the project
  • list_themesList available tweakcn themes
  • get_themeGet details of a specific tweakcn theme

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.

Xmp4 — Semantic Code Intelligence

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xmp4-semantic-code-intelligence": {
      "url": "https://mcp.example4.ai/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Shadcn Ui MCP Server

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

Xmp4 — Semantic Code Intelligence is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Shadcn Ui MCP Server belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Xmp4 — Semantic Code Intelligence for developer tools work and Shadcn Ui MCP Server 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.

Xmp4 — Semantic Code Intelligence has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Shadcn Ui MCP Server is listed as free. 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 xmp4-semantic-code-intelligence and jpisnice-shadcn-ui-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Xmp4 — Semantic Code Intelligence has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars. Shadcn Ui MCP Server has 72/100 (Great) with 3 views, 0 installs and 3,069 GitHub stars.