21st.dev Magic
Last tested 2026-10-22
Score 65/100 · Last tested 2026-10-22 · Version tested 0.2.3 · Package @21st-dev/magic · Repo 21st-dev/magic-mcp
Summary: 21st.dev Magic requires credentials or a backing service before it will list tools.
Test results
| Test | Result | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| install | pass | 20 | npm install @21st-dev/magic (Node 20, Linux) succeeded in 0s. |
| handshake | auth-gated | 5 | Auth-gated: without credentials the server only printed a missing-credential message and did not list tools ("CP - proxying to https://21st.dev/api/mcp (shim v0.2.3). No API key found. Old Magic keys were reset - get a fresh key at https"). Not tested with real credentials; not counted as working. |
| maintenance | partial | 15 | Repo pushed 42 days before test. |
| docs | pass | 15 | README over 3,000 chars; install instructions present; mcpServers config example present. Automated check of the package's own README (README shipped in npm package). |
| license | pass | 10 | ISC (OSI-approved). |
Local-model readiness
Not yet tested (no tools/list response without credentials).
Not tested
We did not test behavior with real credentials, security, or performance under load. These are planned; see methodology.
Tools listed
Not available (handshake did not complete without credentials).
Config used in our test
{
"mcpServers": {
"21st-dev-magic": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@21st-dev/magic"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is 21st.dev Magic deprecated?
No. @21st-dev/magic was not deprecated or archived when we last tested it on 2026-10-22.
What replaces 21st.dev Magic?
Nothing; 21st.dev Magic is not deprecated as of 2026-10-22.
Does 21st.dev Magic need an API key?
Yes. Without credentials it only printed a missing-credential message and did not list tools (auth-gated).
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