Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Magic MCP Localcreate a responsive navbar with a logo and login button"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Magic MCP Local
A local-first MCP server for UI component generation. No API key required.
Features
30+ Pre-built Components - Production-ready React components with TypeScript
Local-First - Works entirely offline, no external API calls
Zero Configuration - No API keys, no authentication
MCP Compatible - Works with Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and other MCP clients
Installation
From npm (recommended)
npm install -g magic-mcp-localOr use directly with npx
npx -y magic-mcp-localConfiguration
Cursor
Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"magic-mcp-local": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "magic-mcp-local"]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"magic-mcp-local": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "magic-mcp-local"]
}
}
}Cline
Add to ~/.cline/mcp_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"magic-mcp-local": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "magic-mcp-local"]
}
}
}Claude Desktop
Add to ~/.claude/mcp_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"magic-mcp-local": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "magic-mcp-local"]
}
}
}Available Tools
Tool | Description |
| Create a UI component by describing what you need |
| Search components by keyword or category |
| Get a specific component by ID |
| List all component categories |
| List all available components |
Usage Examples
Create a Button
create_ui_component with description "primary action button with hover effects"Search for Form Components
search_components with query "input field"List Navigation Components
list_components with category "navigation"Component Categories
buttons - Button variants (primary, icon, etc.)
forms - Input, textarea, select, checkbox, radio, switch
layout - Card, navbar, hero, footer, sidebar
navigation - Tabs, accordion, breadcrumb, pagination
data-display - Badge, avatar, table, stat cards
feedback - Alert, modal, progress, spinner, skeleton, tooltip
overlays - Modal, dropdown, tooltip
Development
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build
npm run build
# Run in development mode
npm run devLicense
MIT