MCP Server Chart vs Easyship
A side-by-side look at the MCP Server Chart and Easyship MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose MCP Server Chart for data visualization work as a local process; choose Easyship for delivery as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
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.
Choose Easyship when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Delivery domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
EASYSHIP_API_ACCESS_TOKEN. - You want tools like
get_rates, track_shipment, create_shipment.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Data Visualization | Delivery |
| Quality signal | 71/100 · Great | 53/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | EASYSHIP_API_ACCESS_TOKEN |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 4,404 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 9 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 27 | 25 |
| Full listing | View MCP Server Chart | View Easyship |
Tools & capabilities
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
Easyship tools 25
get_ratesGet available shipping rates (courier options with prices and delivery times) for a parcel. Returns the courier options available for a parcel between two countries, each with its price, estimated delivery time, and ranking fields the caller can sort by. **Before calling:** You must have at minimum the origin country, destination country, and weight. If any of these are missing, ask the user first. **If you use assumed or estimated data** (e.g. generic postal codes, standard dimensions), you MUST tell the user: "These are estimated rates based on standard package dimensions. Exact rates may change with a full address and precise box measurements." Each item should include either `item_category` or `item_hs_code` for accurate customs and duty estimates.track_shipmentTrack a shipment and get its current status plus checkpoint history. At least one of `easyship_shipment_id` or `platform_order_number` is required; omitting both returns an error from this tool. Returns the latest status, estimated delivery date, and a list of tracking checkpoints showing the shipment's journey.create_shipmentCreate a new shipment and optionally buy a label in one call. Required authorization scope: `public.shipment:write` (and `public.label:write` if buying a label). **Before calling:** collect complete address details from the user — contact names, emails, phones, and company name (required for origin). **Parcel line items:** For every object in `parcels[].items[]`, provide at least one of `category` (Easyship product category slug) or `hs_code`. The Easyship API will reject the request if both are missing on any item — do not assume a default; ask the user which category applies or for the HS code. ## When to buy a label vs just create a shipment - **"Ship this" / "Buy a label" / "Create a shipping label"** → Set `buy_label: true` and `buy_label_synchronous: true` in `shipping_settings`. With `format: "url"` in `printing_options`, responses include HTTPS URLs under `shipping_documents`. - **"Create a shipment, don't buy the label yet"** → Omit `buy_label` or set it to `false`. The shipment is created in draft state; the user can buy the label later. ## Choosing a courier - **No courier specified** → Omit `courier_settings.courier_service_id`. The API selects a courier automatically (no separate rates call required). - **User names a specific courier** (e.g. "buy a label with <courier> <service>") → Use `get_rates` to resolve the matching `courier_service_id`, then pass it as `courier_settings.courier_service_id` with `allow_fallback: false`. ## Reading the label from the response When `buy_label: true` and `buy_label_synchronous: true`, the response includes a `shipping_documents` array. Entries use `category` (e.g. `label`, `packing_slip`, `commercial_invoice`) and, when `format` is `url`, an `url` field. Example: ```json "shipping_documents": [ { "category": "label", "format": "url", "url": "https://...", "page_size": "4x6" }, { "category": "packing_slip", "format": "url", "url": "https://...", "page_size": "4x6" }, { "category": "commercial_invoice", ... } ] ``` ## Identity / KYC and labels If the response includes `support_email`, `support_email_link`, or `support_reply_hint`, the payload is noting account or identity verification limits on labels; those fields carry suggested end-user wording from Easyship. ## Payload schema `shipment_data` is a JSON dict with this structure (fields marked * are required): ```json { "destination_address": { "contact_name": "string *", "contact_email": "string *", "contact_phone": "string * (nullable)", "line_1": "string * (max 35)", "city": "string *", "country_alpha2": "string * (ISO 3166-1)", "state": "string (required for AU,CA,CN,ID,MX,MY,TH,US,VN)", "postal_code": "string (required for most countries, null for HK)", "line_2": "string", "company_name": "string" }, "origin_address": { "company_name": "string * (max 27)", "contact_name": "string * (max 22)", "contact_email": "string *", "contact_phone": "string *", "line_1": "string * (max 35)", "city": "string *", "state": "string (required for AU,CA,CN,ID,MX,MY,TH,US,VN)", "postal_code": "string (required for most countries)", "country_alpha2": "string (ISO 3166-1)" }, "parcels": [ { "total_actual_weight": 1.5, "box": { "length": 30, "width": 20, "height": 15 }, "items": [ { "description": "string * (max 200)", "quantity": 1, "actual_weight": 1.5, "dimensions": { "length": 10, "width": 10, "height": 10 }, "declared_currency": "USD", "declared_customs_value": 50.0, "category": "<slug from user — required unless hs_code set>", "sku": "string", "hs_code": "<from user — required unless category set>", "contains_battery_pi966": false, "contains_battery_pi967": false, "contains_liquids": false, "origin_country_alpha2": "US" } ] } ], "incoterms": "DDU or DDP", "insurance": { "is_insured": false }, "courier_settings": { "courier_service_id": "uuid (omit to select a courier automatically)", "apply_shipping_rules": true, "allow_fallback": false }, "shipping_settings": { "buy_label": true, "buy_label_synchronous": true, "units": { "weight": "kg | g | lb | oz", "dimensions": "cm | in" }, "printing_options": { "format": "url", "label": "4x6 | A4 | A5", "commercial_invoice": "4x6 | A4", "packing_slip": "4x6 | A4 | none" } }, "order_data": { "platform_name": "string", "platform_order_number": "string", "buyer_notes": "string", "seller_notes": "string" }, "set_as_residential": true, "metadata": {} } ``` ## Weight and dimensions — three ways 1. Provide `total_actual_weight` + `box` at parcel level. 2. Provide `actual_weight` + `dimensions` per item — total weight and box auto-calculated. 3. Provide `sku` per item — weight and dimensions taken from product catalog. Args: shipment_data: The full shipment payload as a JSON dict. See schema above. At minimum: `destination_address`, `origin_address` (or `origin_address_id`), and `parcels` with at least one item. Returns: The created shipment object including selected courier, rates, and — if `buy_label` was true — `shipping_documents` array with label/packing slip/invoice URLs. If identity verification affects label purchase, the payload may include `support_email`, `support_email_link`, and `support_reply_hint`.update_shipmentUpdate an existing shipment's details. Required authorization scope: `public.shipment:write`. The `shipment_data` dict follows the same schema as `create_shipment` — include only the fields you want to change. See `create_shipment` docstring for the full payload schema. If you include **`parcels`**, each line item should still have `category` or `hs_code` — the Easyship API requires at least one per item. Args: easyship_shipment_id: Easyship Shipment ID, e.g. "ESSG10006001". shipment_data: Partial shipment payload — same schema as create_shipment, include only fields to update. Common updates: destination_address, parcels, courier_settings, shipping_settings, incoterms. Returns: The updated shipment object from the Easyship API. If identity verification affects label purchase, the payload may include `support_email`, `support_email_link`, and `support_reply_hint`.list_shipmentsFind and filter shipments, returning a summary of each one. Unless the user explicitly asks for cancelled shipments, exclude them by passing `shipment_state`. Each result carries the shipment ID, lifecycle states, dates, weight, courier, order reference, and tracking numbers, plus origin and destination country. Street addresses, parcel contents, documents, and rates are not included — call `get_shipment` with an ID for those. **USE THIS TOOL FOR:** - Finding shipments by filter (state, courier, country, date range, order number) - Listing or counting shipments that match criteria - Looking up a shipment's ID or current status before calling a detail tool **DO NOT USE THIS TOOL FOR:** - Full detail on a single shipment -> use `get_shipment` - Analytics queries -> use the analytics tools Required authorization scope: `public.shipment:read` Args: page: Page number to fetch, default: `1` per_page: Number of records per page to fetch, default: `20` label_state: Filter by label status (e.g. "pending", "generated", "failed"). Pass values exactly as returned by the API; the set may change as the platform evolves. pickup_state: Filter by pickup status (e.g. "requested", "completed", "cancelled"). Pass values exactly as returned by the API; the set may change as the platform evolves. created_at_to: Search for shipments created before this date: ISO8601 date format. updated_at_to: Search for shipments updated before this date: ISO8601 date format. delivery_state: Filter by delivery status (e.g. "in_transit_to_customer", "delivered", "exception"). Pass values exactly as returned by the API; the set may change as the platform evolves. shipment_state: Filter by shipment lifecycle state (e.g. "created", "cancelled"). created_at_from: Search for shipments created since this date: ISO8601 date format. updated_at_from: Search for shipments updated since this date: ISO8601 date format. warehouse_state: For eFulfilment only. Filter by warehouse state (e.g. "pending", "packed", "shipped"). Pass values exactly as returned by the API. label_paid_at_to: Search for shipments where the labels were paid for before this date: ISO8601 date format. label_paid_at_from: Search for shipments where the labels were paid for since this date: ISO8601 date format. easyship_shipment_id: Easyship Shipment ID provided when creating the shipment. label_generated_at_to: Search for labels generated before this date: ISO8601 date format. origin_country_alpha2: Search by the shipment origin country code: Alpha-2 format (ISO 3166-1). platform_order_number: Order number on the sales platform. label_generated_at_from: Search for labels generated since this date: ISO8601 date format. destination_country_alpha2: Search by shipment destination country code: Alpha-2 format (ISO 3166-1). return_shipment: Search by shipment whether the shipment is return shipment or not. include_contact_details: Set to true only when the user explicitly asked for the recipient's contact email or phone. Defaults to false, which omits them. Returns: A paginated list of shipment summaries matching the filter criteria.get_shipmentFetch a single shipment by Easyship ID, including parcel data and, on request, its documents. Returns the shipment's state, dates, courier, addresses, and parcel contents. Documents are **not** included by default — set `include_documents: true` when the user asked for the label, commercial invoice, or packing slip. The remaining parameters below only shape those documents and have no effect unless `include_documents` is set. Required authorization scope: `public.shipment:read` > All shipment documents are customisable. You can set: > > - Document format: URL, PDF or PNG > - Label page size: A4, A5 or 4x6 > - Commercial invoice page size: A4 or 4x6 > - Packing slip page size: A4 or 4x6 Args: easyship_shipment_id: The Easyship shipment ID, e.g. "ESSG10006001". label: Label page size: A4, A5, or 4x6. format: Document format: URL, PDF, or PNG. packing_slip: Packing slip page size: none, A4, or 4x6. commercial_invoice: Commercial invoice page size: A4 or 4x6. include_contact_details: Set to true only when the user explicitly asked for the recipient's contact email or phone. Defaults to false, which omits them. include_documents: Set to true only when the user asked for a label or document. Defaults to false, which omits the download links. Returns: Shipment details, including `shipping_documents` when `include_documents` is true.delete_shipmentDelete a shipment that has not yet been shipped. Required authorization scope: `public.shipment:write` Args: easyship_shipment_id: The Easyship shipment ID, e.g. "ESSG10006001". Returns: Confirmation of the deleted shipment, or an error.cancel_shipmentCancel a shipment that has been shipped. Required authorization scope: `public.shipment:write` > You can cancel your shipment after it has been shipped only if its label failed to be generated or if the label is already generated, but the shipment is not yet in transit. Args: easyship_shipment_id: The Easyship shipment ID, e.g. "ESSG10006001". Returns: Confirmation of the cancelled shipment, or an error.create_labelCreate a label for an existing shipment and retrieve it synchronously. Buys a label for a shipment that already exists. This is a dedicated endpoint that finalizes the shipment, books it with the courier, and returns the label and shipping documents in one synchronous call. `update_shipment` with `buy_label` performs the same purchase as part of a wider update. Required authorization scope: `public.label:write` **Typical use:** Buying or regenerating a label for an existing shipment ID where `label_state` is `not_created` or similar. Successful responses include `shipping_documents` with `category` values such as `label`, `packing_slip`, and `commercial_invoice`; with `format` `url`, entries include `url` fields. If the response includes `support_reply_hint`, `support_email`, or `support_email_link`, the API is noting verification limits on labels—those fields contain Easyship-provided support guidance. Args: easyship_shipment_id: The Easyship shipment ID, e.g. "ESUS323672208". courier_service_id: UUID of the courier service to use. Omit to keep the shipment's current courier or let Easyship select a courier automatically. format: Document format. One of: "url", "pdf", "png", "zpl". Default "url" (returns clickable links). label: Label page size. One of: "4x6", "A4", "A5". Default "4x6". commercial_invoice: Commercial invoice page size. One of: "4x6", "A4". Default "A4". packing_slip: Packing slip page size. One of: "4x6", "A4", "none". Default "4x6". remarks: Custom commercial invoice remarks (max 70 chars). Overrides company-level remarks. Returns: The full shipment object with `shipping_documents` containing label/invoice/packing slip URLs. If identity verification affects label purchase, the payload may include `support_email`, `support_email_link`, and `support_reply_hint`.get_shipment_documentsRequest a commercial invoice document for a shipment from the API. The MCP transport cannot return raw PDF bytes; the implementation responds with content-type and size metadata only. Downloadable HTTPS URLs for documents are available via `get_shipment` when document `format` is `url`. Required authorization scope: `public.shipment_document:read` Args: easyship_shipment_id: The Easyship shipment ID, e.g. "ESSG10006001". page_size: Page size for the document: "4x6" or "A4". Default: "A4". Returns: Metadata only (content type and size). For downloadable URLs, use `get_shipment` with format="URL".list_pickupsRetrieve a list of pickups. Required authorization scope: `public.pickup:read` Args: page: Page number to fetch, minimum: 1. per_page: Number of records per page to fetch, minimum: 1, maximum: 100. courier: Filter by courier name (e.g. "DHL Express", "USPS"). Pass the courier name exactly as returned by the API; the available set changes as couriers are added or removed. pickup_date: Filter by pickup date in YYYY-MM-DD format. shipment_id: Filter by shipment ID. pickup_state: Filter by pickup state (e.g. "requested", "completed", "cancelled"). Pass the state string exactly as returned by the API. include_contact_details: Set to true only when the user explicitly asked for the recipient's contact email or phone. Defaults to false, which omits them. Returns: A paginated list of pickup objects matching the filter criteria.get_pickupRetrieve details of a specific pickup. Required authorization scope: `public.pickup:write` (note: the API requires write scope even for this read operation). Args: easyship_pickup_id: The Easyship pickup ID. include_contact_details: Set to true only when the user explicitly asked for the recipient's contact email or phone. Defaults to false, which omits them. Returns: Full pickup details, or an error.- +13 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.
MCP Server Chart
{
"mcpServers": {
"antv-mcp-server-chart": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@antv/mcp-server-chart"
]
}
}
}
Easyship
{
"mcpServers": {
"easyship-2": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"easyship-mcp"
],
"env": {
"EASYSHIP_API_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_EASYSHIP_API_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
MCP Server Chart is categorized under Data Visualization and uses a local stdio subprocess. Easyship belongs to Delivery and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick MCP Server Chart for data visualization work and Easyship for delivery.
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.
MCP Server Chart is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Easyship has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. 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 antv-mcp-server-chart and easyship-2 as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, MCP Server Chart has a quality signal of 71/100 (Great) with 9 views, 0 installs and 4,404 GitHub stars. Easyship has 53/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.