Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the QuickChart-MCP-Server? A: The QuickChart-MCP-Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows you to generate charts using QuickChart.io through MCP tools.

Q: What is MCP? A: MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It’s an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs).

Q: What chart types does the QuickChart-MCP-Server support? A: It supports bar, line, pie, doughnut, radar, polar area, scatter, bubble, radial gauge, and speedometer charts.

Q: How do I install the QuickChart-MCP-Server? A: You can install it using npm with the command npm install @gongrzhe/quickchart-mcp-server.

Q: What is QuickChart.io? A: QuickChart.io is a service that generates chart images from Chart.js configurations using a URL-based API.

Q: Can I download the generated charts as images? A: Yes, the server allows you to download chart images in various formats, such as PNG, JPEG, and SVG.

Q: What is UBOS? A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department.

Q: How does the QuickChart-MCP-Server integrate with UBOS? A: The server integrates with UBOS through the MCP protocol, allowing AI agents to send chart generation requests and receive chart URLs or downloadable images.

Q: Do I need an API key for QuickChart.io? A: Refer to the official QuickChart documentation for details on API key usage.

Q: What is Chart.js? A: Chart.js is a popular JavaScript charting library used for creating a wide variety of charts.

Q: Where can I find more information about Chart.js configurations? A: You can find more information on the official Chart.js documentation website.

Q: How can I use Smithery to install QuickChart Server? A: You can install it via Smithery using the command npx -y @smithery/cli install @gongrzhe/quickchart-mcp-server --client claude.

Q: What is the license for this project? A: This project is licensed under the MIT License.