What is the key difference between Cli and Charted?

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

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

Cli operates under a Freemium model (OAuth 2.0). Charted operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Cli lists 8 tools with 3 views and 2 GitHub stars. Charted lists 6 tools with 7 views and 11 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Cli and Charted 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

Cli vs Charted

In-depth architectural comparison of the Cli and Charted 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

Cli

Data Visualization · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: OAuth 2.0

Charted

Data Visualization · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Cli if you need specialized Data Visualization tools running via a local process. Choose Charted 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 Cli when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Visualization domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Freemium).
Primary tools included: pushtodisplay_send_update, pushtodisplay_list_boards, pushtodisplay_get_board.

Explore Cli Details

Choose Charted 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: Supports 15 chart types, Accepts JSON and CSV data, Exports SVG, PNG, HTML, and data URLs.

Explore Charted Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Cli pushtodisplay Data Visualization	Charted marzukia Data Visualization
Summary	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.	Zero-dependency chart server that renders bar, line, pie, scatter, and more from JSON or CSV to SVG, HTML, PNG, or data URL. Built-in themes; PNG output renders inline in chat. Install via uvx --from charted[mcp] charted-mcp.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Cli Tools (8)

pushtodisplay_send_update

Send content to a board

pushtodisplay_list_boards

List all boards

pushtodisplay_get_board

Get details of a board

pushtodisplay_create_board

Create a new board

pushtodisplay_update_board

Update a board's name, description, or layout

pushtodisplay_set_default_board

Set a board as your default

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).

Cli Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Charted Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "marzukia-charted": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "charted[mcp]",
        "charted-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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