mcp-server-chart vs mcp-pointer
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
mcp-server-chart by antvis | mcp-pointer by etsd-tech | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 4,068 | ★ 574 |
| 30d uses | 10,239 | — |
| Score | 84 | 50 |
| Official | — | — |
| Categories | AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsProductivity | Developer ToolsBrowser AutomationAI / LLM Tools |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | 6 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-pointer · Summary
MCP Pointer enables AI assistants to see and analyze specific DOM elements through browser selection via MCP protocol.
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-pointer · Use cases
- Analyzing specific UI elements with AI coding assistants
- Debugging CSS and layout issues in web development
- Understanding component structure in React applications
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-pointer · Install
Installation
- Install the Chrome Extension:
- From Chrome Web Store: [Install from Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mcp-pointer/jfhgaembhafbffidedhpkmnaajdfeiok) - Or manual installation from releases
- Configure MCP Server:
npx -y @mcp-pointer/server config claude # or cursor, windsurf, manual- Restart your AI coding tool to load the MCP connection.
Claude Desktop Configuration
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-pointer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@mcp-pointer/server@latest", "start"]
}
}
}