What is the key difference between Matplotlibnet and LeClap?

Matplotlibnet belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while LeClap belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Matplotlibnet or LeClap 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 Matplotlibnet and LeClap free or paid?

Matplotlibnet operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). LeClap operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Matplotlibnet lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. LeClap lists 0 tools with 2 views and 24 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Matplotlibnet and LeClap 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Matplotlibnet vs LeClap

In-depth architectural comparison of the Matplotlibnet and LeClap 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

Matplotlibnet

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

LeClap

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Matplotlibnet when:

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

Explore Matplotlibnet Details

Choose LeClap when:

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

Explore LeClap Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Matplotlibnet Developer Tools	L LeClap Developer Tools
Summary	Renders MatPlotLibNet charts to PNG, SVG or PDF from a JSON spec an AI agent writes.	Compose and render video from one JSON template. Deterministic, runs locally, no generative model.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Matplotlibnet Tools (0)

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

LeClap 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).

Matplotlibnet Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

LeClap Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "leclap": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@leclap/cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Matplotlibnet is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, LeClap belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Matplotlibnet when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and LeClap when you require tools for developer tools.

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