alpaca-mcp-server vs mcp-server-chart
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
alpaca-mcp-server by alpacahq | mcp-server-chart by antvis | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 736 | ★ 4,068 |
| 30d uses | — | 10,239 |
| Score | 53 | 84 |
| Official | — | — |
| Categories | FinanceDeveloper ToolsAI / LLM Tools | AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsProductivity |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 1 mo ago | this month |
alpaca-mcp-server · Summary
Alpaca's official MCP server enables natural language trading of stocks, ETFs, crypto, and options through AI assistants.
mcp-server-chart · Summary
A TypeScript MCP server for generating 26+ visualization charts using AntV, supporting multiple chart types and deployment options.
alpaca-mcp-server · Use cases
- Automate stock and crypto trading through natural language commands in AI assistants
- Build and test investment strategies using LLM-powered tools
- Access real-time market data and portfolio information directly within development environments
mcp-server-chart · Use cases
- Data analysts creating visual reports from datasets
- AI assistants generating custom charts based on user requests
- Web applications embedding visualization capabilities via HTTP API
alpaca-mcp-server · Install
Installation
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+
- uv
- Alpaca Trading API keys
- MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, etc.)
Setup (Claude Desktop)
Edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"alpaca": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["alpaca-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"ALPACA_API_KEY": "your_alpaca_api_key",
"ALPACA_SECRET_KEY": "your_alpaca_secret_key"
}
}
}
}Setup (Cursor)
Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"alpaca": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["alpaca-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"ALPACA_API_KEY": "your_alpaca_api_key",
"ALPACA_SECRET_KEY": "your_alpaca_secret_key"
}
}
}
}mcp-server-chart · Install
Installation
Install globally:
npm install -g @antv/mcp-server-chartFor Desktop Apps (e.g., Claude Desktop, VSCode):
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-chart": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@antv/mcp-server-chart"]
}
}
}For Windows:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-chart": {
"command": "cmd",
"args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@antv/mcp-server-chart"]
}
}
}