mcp-server-chart vs paperbanana
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
mcp-server-chart by antvis | paperbanana by llmsresearch | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 4,068 | ★ 1,549 |
| 30d uses | 10,239 | — |
| Score | 84 | 54 |
| Official | — | — |
| Categories | AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsProductivity | AI / LLM ToolsProductivityDeveloper Tools |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Last commit | this month | 1 mo ago |
mcp-server-chart · Summary
A TypeScript MCP server for generating 26+ visualization charts using AntV, supporting multiple chart types and deployment options.
paperbanana · Summary
PaperBanana is an MCP server that generates academic diagrams and research visuals from text descriptions.
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
paperbanana · Use cases
- Generate academic diagrams for research papers directly from IDE
- Automatically create statistical plots from research data
- Create batch diagrams from a single manifest file
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"]
}
}
}paperbanana · Install
Install the package first:
pip install paperbananaFor MCP server integration, add to your Claude Desktop configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"paperbanana": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "paperbanana.mcp"],
"env": {
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
}
}
}
}