How do I install the chart mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Chart MCP Server

Create interactive visualizations and query data sources (SQLite, CSV, Parquet, JSON)

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What is the Chart MCP Server?

Create interactive visualizations and query data sources (SQLite, CSV, Parquet, JSON)

What it actually does

Create beautiful charts, diagrams, and tables directly from your AI conversations. Chart Canvas provides a real-time dashboard that displays visualizations as you work with LLMs like Claude.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
addVisualization
removeVisualization
clearCanvas
showCanvas
getDatabaseSchema	Inspect the structure of a SQLite database to understand available tables and columns before writing queries.
queryAndVisualize	Execute a SQL query on a SQLite database and create a visualization from the results. Queries are executed server-side and must be read-only (SELECT only). Maximum 10,000 rows.

How to install the Chart MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chart-canvas": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@gluip/chart-canvas-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

“Use Chart to Installation.”
“Use Chart to Configuration.”
“Use Chart to Usage.”

Frequently asked questions

Create interactive visualizations and query data sources (SQLite, CSV, Parquet, JSON) Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.