shadcn MCP Server + mcphub.nvim: Complete MCP Integration

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When integrated with mcphub.nvim, you can:

• Access shadcn MCP Server functionality through mcphub.nvim

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up shadcn MCP Server in mcphub.nvim, 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 mcphub.nvim
• All shadcn MCP Server capabilities will be available for your workflows

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• mcphub.nvim installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Neovim)

Installation

Step 1: Install shadcn MCP Server

Configuration

Step 2: Configure mcphub.nvim

1. Locate your configuration file:

   • Windows: %LOCALAPPDATA%\mcphub\servers.json
   • macOS: ~/.config/mcphub/servers.json
   • Linux: ~/.config/mcphub/servers.json

2. Add server configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shadcn-mcp-server": {
      "command": "shadcn mcp server",
      "args": [],
      "env": {
        
      }
    }
  }
}

3. Restart mcphub.nvim

Completely quit and restart mcphub.nvim to load the new configuration.

Examples

Once configured, you can use shadcn MCP Server in mcphub.nvim:

Testing Your Setup

1. Launch mcphub.nvim
2. Verify shadcn MCP Server is available in the tools list
3. Test basic shadcn MCP Server functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Servers not showing in :McpHub

Symptoms: Empty server list, Configuration not loaded

Cause: Incorrect configuration file path or JSON syntax error

Solution:

• Verify servers.json exists in ~/.config/mcphub/ or .vscode/mcp.json in project root
• Check JSON syntax for errors (trailing commas, missing quotes)
• Run :checkhealth mcphub to diagnose issues

Tool execution fails

Symptoms: Error message when AI tries to use tool, No response

Cause: Server command failed or environment variables missing

Solution:

• Check server logs in :McpHub
• Verify "command" path is correct and executable
• Ensure required environment variables are set in the config

Chat plugin not recognizing tools

Symptoms: AI says it cannot perform the action, Tools not listed in chat

Cause: Integration issue with the specific chat plugin

Solution:

• Ensure you are using a supported version of the chat plugin
• Check mcphub.nvim documentation for plugin-specific setup instructions
• Restart Neovim to reload the integration

shadcn MCP Server not appearing in mcphub.nvim

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check shadcn MCP Server installation
• Restart mcphub.nvim
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that shadcn MCP Server is integrated with mcphub.nvim:

• Explore all shadcn MCP Server capabilities through mcphub.nvim
• Check out other MCP servers that work with mcphub.nvim
• 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 mcphub.nvim MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions