Overview
What is MCP Server Chart?
MCP Server Chart is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for generating charts using the AntV visualization library. It provides a set of tools that create various chart types and return image URLs, intended for developers integrating chart generation into MCP clients like Claude Desktop.
How to use MCP Server Chart?
Add the server configuration to your MCP client’s mcpServers section using the npx command as shown in the README. Once configured, invoke the available chart‑generation tools (e.g., generate_line_chart) from your client to produce charts.
Key features of MCP Server Chart
- Supports 15+ chart types including area, bar, line, pie, and scatter.
- Returns an image URL for each generated chart.
- Built with TypeScript for reliability and maintainability.
- Uses the AntV open-source visualization library.
- Easy integration with any MCP-compatible client.
Use cases of MCP Server Chart
- Generate trend visualizations (line, area charts) from data series.
- Create comparative bar or column charts for reporting dashboards.
- Build relationship diagrams (network graph, mind map) for knowledge graphs.
- Produce visual summaries (histogram, pie chart) for data analysis tools.
FAQ from MCP Server Chart
What chart types are supported by MCP Server Chart?
It supports 15+ chart types, including area, bar, column, dual-axes, fishbone diagram, flow diagram, histogram, line, mind map, network graph, pie, radar, scatter, treemap, and word cloud.
How do I configure MCP Server Chart with a client like Claude Desktop?
Add the JSON configuration provided in the README under mcpServers, using the command npx -y @antv/mcp-server-chart.
What are the runtime requirements for MCP Server Chart?
It requires Node.js and npm to run, as it is a TypeScript-based server distributed via npm.
Does MCP Server Chart require an API key or authentication?
The README does not mention any API key or authentication step; the server runs locally via npx.
What license is MCP Server Chart under?
It is released under the MIT License by AntV.
