mcp-server-chart vs mcp-starter
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
mcp-server-chart by antvis | mcp-starter by instructa | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 4,068 | ★ 37 |
| 30d uses | 10,239 | — |
| Score | 84 | 35 |
| Official | — | — |
| Categories | AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsProductivity | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsProductivity |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | 12 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-starter · Summary
A TypeScript starter template for building MCP servers with support for stdio, HTTP, and SSE protocols.
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-starter · Use cases
- Quickly prototype a new MCP server for custom tools
- Create an MCP server with HTTP transport for remote access
- Integrate MCP functionality into existing TypeScript 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-starter · Install
Installation
- Clone this repository
git clone https://github.com/instructa/mcp-starter.git
cd mcp-starter- Install dependencies
npm install- Run the server
# For stdio (default)
node ./bin/cli.mjs --stdio
# For HTTP
node ./bin/cli.mjs --http --port 4200Client Configuration
Claude Desktop
Add to Claude Desktop config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"my-starter-mcp-stdio": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["./bin/cli.mjs", "--stdio"]
}
}
}