mcp-server-chart vs mac_messages_mcp

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	mcp-server-chart by antvis	mac_messages_mcp by carterlasalle
Stars	★ 4,068	★ 284
30d uses	10,239	—
Score	84	52
Official	—	—
Categories	AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsProductivity	CommunicationFile SystemAI / LLM Tools
Language	TypeScript	Python
Last commit	this month	this month

mcp-server-chart · Summary

A TypeScript MCP server for generating 26+ visualization charts using AntV, supporting multiple chart types and deployment options.

mac_messages_mcp · Summary

A Python MCP server that bridges macOS Messages app with LLMs for secure querying and analysis of iMessage conversations.

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

mac_messages_mcp · Use cases

Automating message responses and managing conversations with AI assistance
Searching and analyzing message history for specific information or patterns
Processing and organizing shared attachments and media from conversations

mcp-server-chart · Install

Installation

Install globally:

npm install -g @antv/mcp-server-chart

For 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"]
    }
  }
}

mac_messages_mcp · Install

Installation

Prerequisites

macOS (tested on macOS 11+)
Python 3.10+
uv package manager

Quick Install

uv pip install mac-messages-mcp

Claude Desktop Integration

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "messages": {
            "command": "uvx",
            "args": [
                "mac-messages-mcp"
            ]
        }
    }
}

Full Disk Access Permission

⚠️ This application requires **Full Disk Access** permission for your terminal or application to access the Messages database.

To grant Full Disk Access:

Open **System Preferences/Settings** > **Security & Privacy/Privacy** > **Full Disk Access**
Click the lock icon to make changes
Add your terminal app (Terminal, iTerm2, etc.) or Claude Desktop/Cursor to the list
Restart your terminal or application after granting permission

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