mcp-server-chart vs mcp-server-excel
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
mcp-server-chart by antvis | mcp-server-excel by sbroenne | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 4,068 | ★ 157 |
| 30d uses | 10,239 | — |
| Score | 84 | 50 |
| Official | — | — |
| Categories | AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsProductivity | Developer ToolsProductivityAI / LLM Tools |
| Language | TypeScript | C# |
| 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.
mcp-server-excel · Summary
MCP server that provides 23 tools and 214 operations for AI-powered Excel automation via COM API.
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-server-excel · Use cases
- Data analysts automating repetitive Excel workflows through AI assistants
- Developers building Excel-based data solutions with AI-powered automation
- Business users managing complex Excel workbooks using natural language commands
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"]
}
}
}mcp-server-excel · Install
Installation Options
**VS Code Extension (Recommended)** Install from [VS Code Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=sbroenne.excel-mcp)
**Claude Desktop** Download .mcpb from [latest release](https://github.com/sbroenne/mcp-server-excel/releases/latest)
**Other MCP Clients** Download mcp-excel.exe from releases and add to PATH
Claude Desktop Configuration
Add to your Claude Desktop config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"excel": {
"command": "path/to/mcp-excel.exe",
"args": []
}
}
}**Important:** Close all Excel files before using. The server requires exclusive access to workbooks during automation.