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mcp-server-chart
by antvis
mcptools
by f
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mcp-server-chart · Summary

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

mcptools · Summary

A comprehensive CLI for MCP servers with tools discovery, mock/proxy functionality, and web interface.

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

mcptools · Use cases

  • Testing and debugging MCP server implementations
  • Creating mock servers for development and testing
  • Integrating MCP tools into shell scripts and automation workflows
  • Building new MCP projects with scaffolding support

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"]
    }
  }
}

mcptools · Install

Installation

Using Homebrew (for macOS)

brew tap f/mcptools
brew install mcp

From Source (for Windows and GNU/Linux)

go install github.com/f/mcptools/cmd/mcptools@latest

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcptools": {
      "command": "mcp",
      "args": ["proxy"]
    }
  }
}
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