shadcn MCP Server + Claude Code: Complete MCP Integration

shadcn MCP Server is a MCP server that Use the shadcn MCP server to browse, search, and install components from registries with natural language..

When integrated with Claude Code, you can:

• Access shadcn MCP Server functionality through Claude Code

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up shadcn MCP Server in Claude Code, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

• shadcn MCP Server will be fully integrated and operational
• You can use shadcn MCP Server tools directly in Claude Code
• All shadcn MCP Server capabilities will be available for your workflows

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• Claude Code installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Installation

Step 1: Install shadcn MCP Server

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Claude Code

1. Install Claude Code

Download and install Claude Code from the official website

Visit: https://claude.ai/code

Note: Claude Code is available as a native application, not via npm

2. Navigate to Project

Open terminal in your project directory where you want to use the MCP server

3. Install MCP Server

Install the MCP server you want to use (e.g., via npm, pip, or other package manager)

4. Configure MCP Server

Add MCP server configuration to project CLAUDE.md file or use --mcp-config flag

Note: CLAUDE.md is preferred for project-specific configuration

5. Test Integration

Start Claude Code and verify MCP server is working

claude

Note: Use interactive mode to test MCP server functionality

Configuration Details

Add to your project's CLAUDE.md file:

## MCP Servers

### shadcn MCP Server
- **Installation**: shadcn mcp server
- **Configuration**: 
- **Description**: Use the shadcn MCP server to browse, search, and install components from registries with natural language.

Claude Code will automatically detect and load MCP servers from your project context.

Examples

Once configured, you can use shadcn MCP Server in Claude Code:

Testing Your Setup

1. Run claude in your project directory
2. Ask Claude to list available tools and verify shadcn MCP Server tools are present
3. Test shadcn MCP Server functionality by asking Claude to use specific tools

Test commands:

claude

claude --debug

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Server Not Found

Symptoms: Command not found errors, Server tools unavailable

Cause: Server not installed or not in PATH

Solution:

• Verify server installation
• Check PATH environment variable
• Install server globally or in project

Configuration Not Loaded

Symptoms: CLAUDE.md changes not recognized, Old server config used

Cause: CLAUDE.md file not in correct location or format

Solution:

• Ensure CLAUDE.md is in project root
• Verify markdown syntax is correct
• Restart Claude Code session

shadcn MCP Server not appearing in Claude Code

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check shadcn MCP Server installation
• Restart Claude Code
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that shadcn MCP Server is integrated with Claude Code:

• Explore all shadcn MCP Server capabilities through Claude Code
• Check out other MCP servers that work with Claude Code
• Join the MCP community for tips and support
• Consider contributing to shadcn MCP Server development

Need Help?

• Search for shadcn MCP Server documentation
• Check the Claude Code MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions