Shadcn-ui FAQs

Question 1

Where does the server get its information?

Accepted Answer

The server scrapes and caches information from the official shadcn/ui documentation site (https://ui.shadcn.com) and the shadcn/ui GitHub repository.

Question 2

How do I install and use Shadcn-ui MCP Server with Claude?

Accepted Answer

Add the server config to your Claude Desktop's `claude_desktop_config.json` file, specifying the path to the server's executable. See the installation instructions in the README for details.

Question 3

What kind of information does the server provide?

Accepted Answer

The server offers a list of all available shadcn/ui components, detailed information about specific components, usage examples, and search functionality.

Question 4

How do I debug the Shadcn-ui MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Use the MCP Inspector for debugging. Run `npm run inspector` and access the debugging tools in your browser via the provided URL.

Question 5

What is Shadcn-ui MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a server that provides reference information for shadcn/ui components to AI assistants via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This allows your AI to understand and use shadcn/ui components more effectively.

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