AI-Powered Block Installation via Shadcn MCP

Use natural language to browse and install 1398+ blocks. Ask your AI assistant to “add a pricing section” and watch it happen. Powered by the official shadcn MCP server.

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The shadcn MCP server integrates with all major AI-powered development tools. Select your IDE to see the install command.

terminalQuick install
pnpm dlx shadcn@latest mcp init --client cursor
.cursor/mcp.jsonManual setup
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shadcn": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["shadcn@latest", "mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Run the command or add the config manually, then restart your IDE.

What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol that enables AI assistants to securely connect to external data sources and tools. With the shadcn MCP server, your AI assistant gains direct access to component registries.

Browse Components

List all available components, blocks, and templates from any configured registry.

Search Across Registries

Find specific components by name or functionality across multiple sources.

Install with Natural Language

Add components using simple conversational prompts like “add a login form”.

Multiple Registries

Access public registries, private company libraries, and third-party sources.

How It Works

The MCP server acts as a bridge between your AI assistant, component registries, and the shadcn CLI.

1

Registry Connection

MCP connects to configured registries (shadcn/ui, private registries, third-party sources like Shadcnblocks).

2

Natural Language

You describe what you need in plain English—“add a hero section with a gradient background”.

3

AI Processing

The assistant translates your request into registry commands and finds the best matching components.

4

Component Delivery

Resources are fetched and installed directly into your project with all dependencies.

Supported Registries

The shadcn MCP server works out of the box with any shadcn-compatible registry.

shadcn/ui Registry

The default registry with all official shadcn/ui components.

Shadcnblocks

500+ production-ready blocks and page sections for your projects.

Third-Party Registries

Any registry following the shadcn registry specification.

Private Registries

Your company's internal component libraries with authenticated access.

Start Building with AI

Configure the MCP server and start asking your AI assistant to add components.

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