mcp-server-chart vs hacker-mcp-server-POC
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
mcp-server-chart by antvis | hacker-mcp-server-POC by sumitsk-simform | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 4,068 | ★ 1 |
| 30d uses | 10,239 | — |
| Score | 84 | 33 |
| Official | — | — |
| Categories | AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsProductivity | Web ScrapingAI / LLM ToolsDeveloper Tools |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Last commit | this month | 5 mo ago |
mcp-server-chart · Summary
A TypeScript MCP server for generating 26+ visualization charts using AntV, supporting multiple chart types and deployment options.
hacker-mcp-server-POC · Summary
A lightweight MCP server exposing Hacker News data as tools for retrieving stories, details, and user profiles.
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
hacker-mcp-server-POC · Use cases
- Integrate Hacker News data into AI assistants to provide up-to-date tech news
- Build custom applications that analyze trending stories or user interactions
- Create educational tools demonstrating MCP integration with external APIs
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"]
}
}
}hacker-mcp-server-POC · Install
# Clone the repository
git clone <repository-url>
cd hacker-mcp-server-POC
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build TypeScript to JavaScript
npm run build
# Run the server
node build/index.jsFor Claude Desktop, add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"hacker-news": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/hacker-mcp-server-POC/build/index.js"]
}
}
}