mcp-server-chart vs zen
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
mcp-server-chart by antvis | zen by sheshbabu | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 4,068 | ★ 1,085 |
| 30d uses | 10,239 | — |
| Score | 84 | 53 |
| Official | — | — |
| Categories | AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsProductivity | ProductivityKnowledge GraphFile System |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Last commit | this month | 1 mo ago |
mcp-server-chart · Summary
A TypeScript MCP server for generating 26+ visualization charts using AntV, supporting multiple chart types and deployment options.
zen · Summary
Selfhosted notes app with MCP integration for searching, listing and reading notes.
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
zen · Use cases
- Personal knowledge management with MCP-powered note retrieval
- Team collaboration using self-hosted note-taking with API access
- Building custom AI workflows that reference personal notes
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"]
}
}
}zen · Install
Installation
Build from source
$ make buildLocal Development
Run the application using default configuration
$ make devMCP Configuration
Add to Claude Desktop config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"zen": {
"command": "path-to-zen-executable",
"args": ["--mcp"]
}
}
}