What is the key difference between Chartforge and ChartPane?

Chartforge belongs to the Data Visualization category with local stdio execution, while ChartPane belongs to the Data Visualization category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Chartforge or ChartPane in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Chartforge and ChartPane free or paid?

Chartforge operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). ChartPane operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Chartforge lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. ChartPane lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Chartforge and ChartPane together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Chartforge or ChartPane in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Chartforge and ChartPane free to use, or do they require API keys?

Chartforge is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . ChartPane operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Chartforge and ChartPane at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both chartforge and chartpane as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Chartforge has a Quality Score of 48 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. ChartPane holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Chartforge vs ChartPane

In-depth architectural comparison of the Chartforge and ChartPane 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.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Chartforge

Data Visualization · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

ChartPane

Data Visualization · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Chartforge if you need specialized Data Visualization tools running via a local process. Choose ChartPane if your workspace requires Data Visualization integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Chartforge when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Visualization domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: generate_chart, refine_chart, list_styles.

Explore Chartforge Details

Choose ChartPane when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Visualization domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore ChartPane Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Chartforge Data Visualization	C ChartPane Data Visualization
Summary	MCP server for ChartForge — generate stunning charts and diagrams from natural language	Renders interactive Chart.js charts and dashboards inline in AI conversations.
Category & Scope	Data Visualization	Data Visualization
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Chartforge Tools (3)

generate_chart

Generate a chart from a natural language description.

refine_chart

Modify a previously generated chart.

list_styles

List available style presets with descriptions.

ChartPane Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Chartforge Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chartforge": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "chartforge-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

ChartPane Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chartpane": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "chartpane"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Chartforge is categorized under Data Visualization and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, ChartPane belongs to Data Visualization using local stdio subprocess. Select Chartforge when you need capabilities focused on data visualization and ChartPane when you require tools for data visualization.

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