What is the key difference between Permits and MCP Echarts?

Permits belongs to the Customer Data Platforms category with local stdio execution, while MCP Echarts belongs to the Customer Data Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Permits or MCP Echarts 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 Permits and MCP Echarts free or paid?

Permits operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Echarts operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Permits lists 6 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. MCP Echarts lists 18 tools with 1 views and 268 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Permits and MCP Echarts 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

Permits vs MCP Echarts

In-depth architectural comparison of the Permits and MCP Echarts 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

Permits

Customer Data Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Echarts

Customer Data Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 69/100 (Great) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Permits if you need specialized Customer Data Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Echarts if your workspace requires Customer Data Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Permits when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_permits, list_sb9_inventory, list_adu_leads.

Explore Permits Details

Choose MCP Echarts when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: MINIO_ENDPOINT, MINIO_PORT, MINIO_USE_SSL, MINIO_ACCESS_KEY, MINIO_SECRET_KEY, MINIO_BUCKET_NAME.
Primary tools included: generate_echarts, generate_area_chart, generate_line_chart.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Permits Customer Data Platforms	MCP Echarts hustcc Customer Data Platforms
Summary	SF Peninsula building permits and parcel buildability: SB 9, ADU and redevelopment leads.	Generate visual charts using Apache ECharts with AI MCP dynamically.
Category & Scope	Customer Data Platforms	Customer Data Platforms

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Permits Tools (6)

search_permits

What construction has actually been permitted at an address or in a city? Filters on city, keyword (address, project type, scope description, contractor, architect, permit number) and minimum valuation.

list_sb9_inventory

Which active listings can be split or duplexed under SB 9, and what blocks the ones that can't?

list_adu_leads

Which parcels have room for an ADU, and how many units / how much square footage?

list_redevelopment_leads

Which parcels are underbuilt against their allowable envelope (scrape-and-rebuild or expansion)?

list_market_signals

Which listings score highest for teardown or flip potential?

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).

Permits Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

MCP Echarts Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hustcc-mcp-echarts": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-echarts"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MINIO_ENDPOINT": "YOUR_MINIO_ENDPOINT_HERE",
        "MINIO_PORT": "YOUR_MINIO_PORT_HERE",
        "MINIO_USE_SSL": "YOUR_MINIO_USE_SSL_HERE",
        "MINIO_ACCESS_KEY": "YOUR_MINIO_ACCESS_KEY_HERE",
        "MINIO_SECRET_KEY": "YOUR_MINIO_SECRET_KEY_HERE",
        "MINIO_BUCKET_NAME": "YOUR_MINIO_BUCKET_NAME_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Permits is categorized under Customer Data Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCP Echarts belongs to Customer Data Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select Permits when you need capabilities focused on customer data platforms and MCP Echarts when you require tools for customer data platforms.

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