mcp-server-chart vs pctx
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
mcp-server-chart by antvis | pctx by portofcontext | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 4,068 | ★ 252 |
| 30d uses | 10,239 | — |
| Score | 84 | 49 |
| Official | — | — |
| Categories | AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsProductivity | AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsSecurity |
| Language | TypeScript | Rust |
| Last commit | this month | this month |
mcp-server-chart · Summary
A TypeScript MCP server for generating 26+ visualization charts using AntV, supporting multiple chart types and deployment options.
pctx · Summary
pctx is a Rust-based framework that connects AI agents to tools and MCP servers through Code Mode for secure, token-efficient workflows.
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
pctx · Use cases
- Building AI agents with reduced token consumption through Code Mode
- Aggregating multiple MCP servers behind a single interface
- Secure execution of LLM-generated code in isolated environments
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"]
}
}
}pctx · Install
# Homebrew
brew install portofcontext/tap/pctx
# cURL
curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -LsSf https://raw.githubusercontent.com/portofcontext/pctx/main/install.sh | sh
# npm
npm i -g @portofcontext/pctxFor Claude Desktop:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pctx": {
"command": "pctx",
"args": ["mcp", "start", "--stdio"]
}
}
}