What is the key difference between Lucid and Mcp Plots?

Lucid belongs to the Data Visualization category with local stdio execution, while Mcp Plots belongs to the Data Visualization category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Lucid or Mcp Plots 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 Lucid and Mcp Plots free or paid?

Lucid operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcp Plots operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Lucid lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Mcp Plots lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Lucid and Mcp Plots 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 Lucid or Mcp Plots 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 Lucid and Mcp Plots free to use, or do they require API keys?

Lucid is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Mcp Plots 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 Lucid and Mcp Plots at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both lucid and mcp-plots 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, Lucid has a Quality Score of 39 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars. Mcp Plots holds a Quality Score of 25 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Lucid vs Mcp Plots

In-depth architectural comparison of the Lucid 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

Lucid

Data Visualization · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Mcp Plots

Data Visualization · Local stdio

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Lucid 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?

Choose Lucid 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 Lucid Details

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).

Explore Mcp Plots Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	L Lucid Data Visualization	M Mcp Plots Data Visualization
Summary	Lucid’s connector creates diagrams, searches, edits, shares, and retrieves docs to summarize.	MCP server for data visualization with Mermaid charts.
Category & Scope	Data Visualization	Data Visualization
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Lucid 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).

Lucid Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lucid": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.lucid.app/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mcp Plots Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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