Glyphic vs X402 Dataviz MCP
A side-by-side look at the Glyphic and X402 Dataviz MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Glyphic for data visualization work as a local process; choose X402 Dataviz MCP for data visualization as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Glyphic when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Visualization domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
get_schema, render_diagram.
Choose X402 Dataviz MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Visualization domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Data Visualization | Data Visualization |
| Quality signal | 64/100 · Good | 39/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
Tools & capabilities
Glyphic tools 2
get_schemaReturns the JSON schema of the DiagramInput payload to help the AI understand supported diagram types and properties.render_diagramRenders a declarative JSON diagram into a visual representation. The input MUST conform to the DiagramInput schema.
X402 Dataviz MCP tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Glyphic
{
"mcpServers": {
"ms-teja-glyphic": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@glyphicjs/mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
X402 Dataviz MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"x402-dataviz-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"x402-dataviz-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Glyphic is categorized under Data Visualization and uses a local stdio subprocess. X402 Dataviz MCP belongs to Data Visualization and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Glyphic for data visualization work and X402 Dataviz MCP for data visualization.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Glyphic is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. X402 Dataviz MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add ms-teja-glyphic and x402-dataviz-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Glyphic has a quality signal of 64/100 (Good) with 7 views, 0 installs and 10 GitHub stars. X402 Dataviz MCP has 39/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.