mcp-server-chart vs hoot
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
mcp-server-chart by antvis | hoot by Portkey-AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 4,068 | ★ 19 |
| 30d uses | 10,239 | — |
| Score | 84 | 43 |
| Official | — | — |
| Categories | AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsProductivity | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsProductivity |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | 3 mo ago |
mcp-server-chart · Summary
A TypeScript MCP server for generating 26+ visualization charts using AntV, supporting multiple chart types and deployment options.
hoot · Summary
Hoot is a testing tool for MCP servers that provides a Postman-like interface for testing tools, authentication, and exploring MCP servers.
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
hoot · Use cases
- Testing MCP servers before integration into applications
- Debugging tool calls and responses during development
- Sharing MCP server configurations via 'Try in Hoot' links
- Validating OAuth 2.1 compliance for MCP servers
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"]
}
}
}hoot · Install
Installation
**Try instantly (no install):** 👉 [hoot.run](https://hoot.run) — Opens in your browser, ready to test.
**Run locally:**
npx -y @portkey-ai/hootThis opens on localhost:8009 with zero configuration.
**For development from source:**
git clone https://github.com/Portkey-AI/hoot
cd hoot
npm install
npm run dev:fullFor Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"hoot": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@portkey-ai/hoot"]
}
}
}