mcp-server-chart vs chat.md
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
mcp-server-chart by antvis | chat.md by rusiaaman | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 4,068 | ★ 105 |
| 30d uses | 10,239 | — |
| Score | 84 | 47 |
| Official | — | — |
| Categories | AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsProductivity | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsProductivity |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| 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.
chat.md · Summary
A VS Code extension that turns .chat.md files into editable AI chat interfaces with MCP support.
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
chat.md · Use cases
- Code debugging and optimization with AI assistance
- Technical documentation creation through iterative conversation
- Multi-model AI collaboration without vendor lock-in
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"]
}
}
}chat.md · Install
Installation
- Install 'chat.md' from the VS Code marketplace
- Configure your API key(s):
- Command Palette → "Add or Edit API Configuration"
- Create a new chat file:
- Opt+Cmd+' (Mac) / Ctrl+k Ctrl+c (Windows/Linux) to create a new '.chat.md' file - Or create any file with the .chat.md extension and open it in VS Code
MCP Configuration
Add MCP servers to your VS Code settings.json:
"chatmd.mcpServers": {
"wcgw": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"--python",
"3.12",
"--from",
"wcgw@latest",
"wcgw_mcp"
]
}
}