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shadcn-ui MCP Server

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MCP server for shadcn/ui component references

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Overview

shadcn-ui-server is a TypeScript-based MCP server designed for managing component references in the shadcn/ui library, providing a simple notes system.

To use the shadcn-ui-server, install the dependencies, build the server, and configure it with your application. You can create notes and generate summaries through its API.

  • Resources for managing text notes with URIs and metadata. - Tools for creating new notes with required parameters. - Prompts for generating summaries of all stored notes.
  1. Managing UI component references in a structured manner.
  2. Creating and summarizing notes for documentation purposes.
  3. Integrating with applications like Claude Desktop for enhanced note management.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect shadcn-ui MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shadcn-ui-mcp-server-ymadd": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-shadcn-ui-mcp-server-ymadd"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shadcn-ui-mcp-server-ymadd": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-shadcn-ui-mcp-server-ymadd"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shadcn-ui-mcp-server-ymadd": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-shadcn-ui-mcp-server-ymadd"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "shadcn-ui-mcp-server-ymadd": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-shadcn-ui-mcp-server-ymadd"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shadcn-ui-mcp-server-ymadd": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-shadcn-ui-mcp-server-ymadd"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shadcn-ui-mcp-server-ymadd": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-shadcn-ui-mcp-server-ymadd"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the purpose of shadcn-ui-server?

It serves as a server for managing component references and notes in the shadcn/ui ecosystem.

How do I install shadcn-ui-server?

You can install it by running `npm install` and then build it using `npm run build`.

Can I use shadcn-ui-server with other applications?

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