What is the key difference between Microcharts and Cli?

Microcharts belongs to the Data Visualization category with local stdio execution, while Cli belongs to the Data Visualization category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Microcharts or Cli 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 Microcharts and Cli free or paid?

Microcharts operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Cli operates under a Freemium model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Microcharts lists 6 tools with 2 views and 134 GitHub stars. Cli lists 8 tools with 2 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Microcharts and Cli 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 Microcharts or Cli 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 Microcharts and Cli free to use, or do they require API keys?

Microcharts is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Cli operates under a Freemium model with API Key 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 Microcharts and Cli at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both ganapativs-microcharts and pushtodisplay-cli 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, Microcharts has a Quality Score of 48 /100 ( Fair ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 134 GitHub stars. Cli holds a Quality Score of 52 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Microcharts vs Cli

In-depth architectural comparison of the Microcharts and Cli 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

Microcharts

Data Visualization · Local stdio

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

Cli

Data Visualization · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Microcharts if you need specialized Data Visualization tools running via a local process. Choose Cli 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 Microcharts 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: 106 distinct chart types including sparklines, bars, bullets, Zero runtime dependencies besides React, Accessible by default with generated alt text.

Explore Microcharts Details

Choose Cli when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Visualization domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: PTD_API_URL, PTD_SERVICE_URL, PTD_IDP_URL, PTD_CONFIG_DIR.
Primary tools included: pushtodisplay_send_update, pushtodisplay_list_boards, pushtodisplay_get_board.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Microcharts ganapativs Data Visualization	Cli pushtodisplay Data Visualization
Summary	Word-sized charts (sparklines, bars, bullets — 106 types) rendered to self-contained SVG with generated alt text. Three tools: find the right chart for a question, get its wiring, render it. Works in chat surfaces that can't run React. Install via npx -y @microcharts/mcp.	Push To Display MCP server send structured content to selected boards on iOS and android devices with app Push To Display, route updates to specific panels, and render in real time with display-focused multi-panel layouts.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Microcharts Tools (6)

106 distinct chart types including sparklines, bars, bullets

Zero runtime dependencies besides React

Accessible by default with generated alt text

Static rendering with zero client JavaScript

Optional interactive variants with keyboard and hover support

Small bundle size (~2–7 kB interactive, ~1–4 kB static gzip)

Cli Tools (8)

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).

Microcharts Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ganapativs-microcharts": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@microcharts/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cli Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pushtodisplay-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "pushtodisplay-cli"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PTD_API_URL": "YOUR_PTD_API_URL_HERE",
        "PTD_SERVICE_URL": "YOUR_PTD_SERVICE_URL_HERE",
        "PTD_IDP_URL": "YOUR_PTD_IDP_URL_HERE",
        "PTD_CONFIG_DIR": "YOUR_PTD_CONFIG_DIR_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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