Chart Canvas vs Mysql MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Chart Canvas and Mysql MCP Server MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Chart Canvas when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: line, bar, scatter.

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Choose Mysql MCP Server when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
• You have access to required keys: MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASSWORD.
• Primary tools included: execute_sql, get_schema_info, get_table_sample.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Chart Canvas Databases	Mysql MCP Server designcomputer Databases
Summary	Create interactive visualizations and query data sources (SQLite, CSV, Parquet, JSON)	MySQL database integration with configurable access controls, schema inspection, and comprehensive security guidelines
Category & Scope	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chart-canvas": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@gluip/chart-canvas-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "designcomputer-mysql-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mysql-mcp-server",
        "mysql_mcp_server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "YOUR_MYSQL_HOST_HERE",
        "MYSQL_USER": "YOUR_MYSQL_USER_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "YOUR_MYSQL_PASSWORD_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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