mcp-server-chart vs mcp-link
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
mcp-server-chart by antvis | mcp-link by AuraFriday | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 4,068 | ★ 24 |
| 30d uses | 10,239 | — |
| Score | 84 | 37 |
| Official | — | — |
| Categories | AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsProductivity | Browser AutomationAI / LLM ToolsDeveloper Tools |
| Language | TypeScript | HTML |
| Last commit | this month | 8 mo ago |
mcp-server-chart · Summary
A TypeScript MCP server for generating 26+ visualization charts using AntV, supporting multiple chart types and deployment options.
mcp-link · Summary
Browser extension + MCP server that enables AI agents to use controlled local/remote tools.
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
mcp-link · Use cases
- Enabling ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI agents to access your location and weather data
- Allowing AI models to run SQL queries on your local SQLite databases
- Sandboxing AI tool execution in Docker containers for security
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"]
}
}
}mcp-link · Install
Installation
- Install the MCP Link browser extension:
- Download from [GitHub releases](https://github.com/AuraFriday/mcp-link/releases/latest/download/mcp-link.zip) - In Chrome: Enable Developer mode → Load unpacked → Select the 'extension' folder - Pin the extension and accept the EULA
- Add MCP servers to your extension:
- Click the MCP Link extension icon - Add your favorite MCP servers (SSE only)
- For local tools, install the MCP server component:
- Use the included Python 3.9+ server from the 'server' directory - Configure with your desired tools and security settings