Amcharts5 vs MCP Server Chart
A side-by-side look at the Amcharts5 and MCP Server Chart MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Amcharts5 for data visualization work as a local process; choose MCP Server Chart for data visualization as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Amcharts5 when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Visualization domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
list_chart_types, get_chart_reference, get_core_reference.
Choose MCP Server Chart when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Visualization domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
generate_area_chart, generate_bar_chart, generate_boxplot_chart.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Data Visualization | Data Visualization |
| Quality signal | 61/100 · Good | 71/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 8 | 4,404 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 9 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 12 | 27 |
| Full listing | View Amcharts5 | View MCP Server Chart |
Tools & capabilities
Amcharts5 tools 12
list_chart_typesList all amCharts 5 chart types with their categories and reference file namesget_chart_referenceGet the full reference documentation for a specific amCharts 5 chart type. Use list_chart_types first to see available types.get_core_referenceGet the core amCharts 5 reference (SKILL.md) — covers setup, colors, themes, legends, tooltips, events, data, adapters, disposal, and common pitfalls. Read this first before any chart-specific reference.search_docsSearch the curated amCharts 5 skill docs (SKILL.md + chart references) for a keyword or topic, returning matching sections ranked by relevance. NOTE: by default this scans ONLY the skill layer. The per-class API reference and per-setting DEFAULTS (e.g. tooltip background cornerRadius, axis tick `visible` default, cursor line strokeDasharray) live in the extended docs — pass scope:'all' here (which also searches the code examples), or use search_all / get_api_reference / get_doc, to reach them.get_sectionGet the FULL text of one section of a doc by heading — use it to expand a truncated search_docs / search_all result. `file` accepts the source label exactly as search results print it ('skill/SKILL.md', 'skill/xy', 'extended/charts/xy-chart/cursor', 'reference/xycursor') as well as a bare skill file name ('SKILL', 'xy', 'map').get_quick_startGet a quick-start template for a specific chart type — a minimal working example ready to customize.search_allSearch across ALL amCharts 5 content: skill references, full documentation, and code examples. Use this for broad searches across everything.get_docGet a full documentation page — an extended doc by path, or a skill file by 'skill/<name>'. Accepts the source label exactly as search_docs / search_all print it. Use search_all first to find the right path.get_api_referenceGet the per-class API reference for an amCharts 5 class — the class page PLUS its settings table (with DEFAULTS) and, optionally, its private/read-only settings. This is the authoritative source for exact setting names and default values (e.g. tooltip background cornerRadius, axis tick `visible` default). Pass a class name in any casing, e.g. 'XYCursor', 'Tooltip', 'PieSeries', 'AxisRendererX'.list_examplesList all available amCharts 5 code examples, optionally filtered by category.get_exampleGet the full code for a specific amCharts 5 example/demo. Use list_examples or search_all to find the path.list_geodataList amCharts 5 geodata (map) files with each one's CDN path, script global name and ES module import: world maps, continents, every country map, regional packs (US states and counties, Canada, Mexico) and the US congressional-district packs, which are versioned per Congress (congressional120 = 120th Congress is the newest). Also the data/countries2 and lang/* helper files. Use it before writing map code instead of guessing a file or global name.
MCP Server Chart tools 27
generate_area_chartGenerate a area chart to show data trends under continuous independent variables and observe the overall data trend, such as, displacement = velocity (average or instantaneous) × time: s = v × t. If the x-axis is time (t) and the y-axis is velocity (v) at each moment, an area chart allows you to observe the trend of velocity over time and infer the distance traveled by the area's size.generate_bar_chartGenerate a horizontal bar chart to show data for numerical comparisons among different categories, such as, comparing categorical data and for horizontal comparisons.generate_boxplot_chartGenerate a boxplot chart to show data for statistical summaries among different categories, such as, comparing the distribution of data points across categories.generate_column_chartGenerate a column chart, which are best for comparing categorical data, such as, when values are close, column charts are preferable because our eyes are better at judging height than other visual elements like area or angles.generate_district_mapGenerates regional distribution maps, which are usually used to show the administrative divisions and coverage of a dataset. It is not suitable for showing the distribution of specific locations, such as urban administrative divisions, GDP distribution maps of provinces and cities across the country, etc. This tool is limited to generating data maps within China.generate_dual_axes_chartGenerate a dual axes chart which is a combination chart that integrates two different chart types, typically combining a bar chart with a line chart to display both the trend and comparison of data, such as, the trend of sales and profit over time.generate_fishbone_diagramGenerate a fishbone diagram chart to uses a fish skeleton, like structure to display the causes or effects of a core problem, with the problem as the fish head and the causes/effects as the fish bones. It suits problems that can be split into multiple related factors.generate_flow_diagramGenerate a flow diagram chart to show the steps and decision points of a process or system, such as, scenarios requiring linear process presentation.generate_funnel_chartGenerate a funnel chart to visualize the progressive reduction of data as it passes through stages, such as, the conversion rates of users from visiting a website to completing a purchase.generate_histogram_chartGenerate a histogram chart to show the frequency of data points within a certain range. It can observe data distribution, such as, normal and skewed distributions, and identify data concentration areas and extreme points.generate_line_chartGenerate a line chart to show trends over time, such as, the ratio of Apple computer sales to Apple's profits changed from 2000 to 2016.generate_liquid_chartGenerate a liquid chart to visualize a single value as a percentage, such as, the current occupancy rate of a reservoir or the completion percentage of a project.- +15 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Amcharts5
{
"mcpServers": {
"amcharts5": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@amcharts/amcharts5-mcp"
]
}
}
}
MCP Server Chart
{
"mcpServers": {
"antv-mcp-server-chart": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@antv/mcp-server-chart"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Amcharts5 is categorized under Data Visualization and uses a local stdio subprocess. MCP Server Chart belongs to Data Visualization and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Amcharts5 for data visualization work and MCP Server Chart for data visualization.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Amcharts5 is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. MCP Server Chart is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add amcharts5 and antv-mcp-server-chart as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Amcharts5 has a quality signal of 61/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 8 GitHub stars. MCP Server Chart has 71/100 (Great) with 9 views, 0 installs and 4,404 GitHub stars.