Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Draw.io vs MCP Plots
In-depth architectural comparison of the Draw.io and MCP Plots 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
Draw.io
Data Visualization · Local stdio
Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
MCP Plots
Data Visualization · Local stdio
Quality: 35/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Draw.io if you need specialized Data Visualization tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Plots 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?
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Choose Draw.io 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).
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Choose MCP Plots 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).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Draw.io Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
MCP Plots 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).
Draw.io Configuration
MCP Plots Configuration