mcp-server-chart vs obsidian-cli-rest
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
mcp-server-chart by antvis | obsidian-cli-rest by dsebastien | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 4,068 | ★ 14 |
| 30d uses | 10,239 | — |
| Score | 84 | 42 |
| Official | — | — |
| Categories | AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsProductivity | ProductivityKnowledge GraphDeveloper Tools |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| 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.
obsidian-cli-rest · Summary
Turns Obsidian CLI commands into an HTTP API and MCP server for automation and AI assistant integration.
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
obsidian-cli-rest · Use cases
- Automate note creation and modification from scripts or applications
- Enable AI assistants like Claude or ChatGPT to interact with Obsidian vaults
- Integrate Obsidian with existing workflows via standard HTTP requests
- Programmatically manage Obsidian plugins, themes, and workspaces
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"]
}
}
}obsidian-cli-rest · Install
Installation
- In Obsidian, go to **Settings → Community plugins**
- Disable **Restricted mode** if enabled
- Search for **REST and MCP server**, install and enable it
Claude Desktop Configuration
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian": {
"command": "http",
"args": ["http://127.0.0.1:27124/mcp"],
"env": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}Configuration
- Copy your API key from **Settings > REST and MCP server > Security**
- The server starts automatically on port 27124