AntV Chart + MCP Inspector: Complete MCP Integration

AntV Chart is a MCP server that A Model Context Protocol server for generating 15+ visual charts using AntV..

When integrated with MCP Inspector, you can:

• Access AntV Chart functionality through MCP Inspector

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up AntV Chart in MCP Inspector, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

• AntV Chart will be fully integrated and operational
• You can use AntV Chart tools directly in MCP Inspector
• All AntV Chart capabilities will be available for your workflows

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• MCP Inspector installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (CLI Tool)

Installation

Step 1: Install AntV Chart

Configuration

Step 2: Configure MCP Inspector

1. Open MCP Inspector settings
2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
3. Add AntV Chart server with appropriate settings
4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use AntV Chart in MCP Inspector:

Testing Your Setup

1. Launch MCP Inspector
2. Verify AntV Chart is available in the tools list
3. Test basic AntV Chart functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Connection Failed

Symptoms: Inspector UI shows "Disconnected"

Cause: Server process exited or failed to start.

Solution:

• Check the terminal where you ran npx ... for error output from your server.
• Ensure your server prints JSON-RPC messages to stdout.

Tools Not Showing

Symptoms: Tool list is empty

Cause: Server did not send tools/list response or capabilities negotiation failed.

Solution:

• Check the "Console" or "Logs" tab in the Inspector to see the raw communication.
• Verify your server code correctly implements the ListToolsRequest handler.

AntV Chart not appearing in MCP Inspector

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check AntV Chart installation
• Restart MCP Inspector
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that AntV Chart is integrated with MCP Inspector:

• Explore all AntV Chart capabilities through MCP Inspector
• Check out other MCP servers that work with MCP Inspector
• Join the MCP community for tips and support
• Consider contributing to AntV Chart development

Need Help?

• Search for AntV Chart documentation
• Check the MCP Inspector MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions