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mcp-server-chart
by antvis
mcp-router
by mcp-router
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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.

mcp-router · Summary

MCP Router is a desktop application for managing multiple MCP servers with centralized control.

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-router · Use cases

  • Managing multiple MCP servers in a single interface
  • Organizing MCP servers by projects and workspaces
  • Monitoring request logs and analytics for MCP servers

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"]
    }
  }
}

mcp-router · Install

Installation

Download from the [releases page](https://github.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/releases).

CLI Connection

After setting up MCP Router, connect using the CLI:

# Set your MCP Router token
export MCPR_TOKEN="mcpr_your_token"
# Connect to MCP Router
npx -y @mcp_router/cli connect

# For project-specific connection
npx -y @mcp_router/cli connect --project <project-name>

Claude Desktop Integration

Add to Claude Desktop's claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-router": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@mcp_router/cli", "connect"],
      "env": {
        "MCPR_TOKEN": "mcpr_your_token"
      }
    }
  }
}
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