mcp-server-chart vs workflows-mcp-server

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	mcp-server-chart by antvis	workflows-mcp-server by cyanheads
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Categories	AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsProductivity	ProductivityDeveloper ToolsAI / LLM Tools
Language	TypeScript	TypeScript
Last commit	this month	10 mo ago

mcp-server-chart · Summary

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

workflows-mcp-server · Summary

MCP server that enables AI agents to discover, create, and execute complex workflows defined in YAML files.

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

workflows-mcp-server · Use cases

Automating complex multi-step processes by defining them as reusable workflows
Improving agent reliability by providing structured plans for complex tasks
Dynamically guiding agent behavior with global instructions across all workflows

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"]
    }
  }
}

workflows-mcp-server · Install

Installation

Prerequisites

Node.js (>=20.0.0)
npm (comes with Node.js)

MCP Client Settings

Add the following to your MCP client's configuration file (e.g., cline_mcp_settings.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "workflows-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["workflows-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "info"
      }
    }
  }
}

Manual Installation

npm install workflows-mcp-server
npm run build
npm start

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