mcp-dashboards — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Renders interactive charts, flowcharts, and metric widgets inside AI conversations. Useful when you need to inspect raw numbers visually without spreadsheet exports.
claude mcp add mcp-dashboards -- npx -y mcp-dashboardsWhat mcp-dashboards does
This server registers 32 visualization tools covering over 45 chart variations. You can render stacked bar breakdowns or editable flowcharts with 6 node kinds and 5 connector styles. The package includes 21 color themes alongside 4 discovery catalogs to preview layouts quickly.
In Claude Code CLI, charts do not render inline and fall back to opening in a local web browser tab. You can export generated screens to PNG, CSV, 16:9 PPT slides, and paginated A4 layouts. Real-time updates rely on render_live_chart. It polls tools on an automated timer.
What it helps with
- render interactive financial candlestick and trend charts
- build editable process flowcharts directly in chat
- compare regional metrics across categories using stacked bars
- export visual summaries into PPT slide decks or A4 pages
Example prompts for the agent
- Plot regional revenue changes between Q1 and Q2 using a grouped bar chart.
- Display asset distribution across our portfolio as a pie visual.
- Draw an editable flowchart for our backend deployment pipeline.
How to install mcp-dashboards
Platform CLI
claude mcp add mcp-dashboards -- npx -y mcp-dashboardsPlatform CLI
codex mcp add mcp-dashboards -- npx -y mcp-dashboardsConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-dashboards": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-dashboards"
]
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"mcp-dashboards": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-dashboards"
]
}
}
}Platform CLI
gemini mcp add mcp-dashboards npx -y mcp-dashboardsStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about mcp-dashboards
How to install mcp-dashboards in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add mcp-dashboards -- npx -y mcp-dashboards in your terminal.
What does mcp-dashboards do?
It gives AI models specialized tools to generate interactive visual graphics, flowcharts, and dashboards on demand.
Can you export charts created by mcp-dashboards?
Yes. You can save diagrams and dashboard layouts as PNG images, CSV tables, 16:9 PPT slides, or paginated A4 files.
