How to Use the ImageCharts MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install ImageCharts on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key to register the MCP server. Once you save and restart the app, your agent will have immediate access to all ten visualization tools.

Render clean, dynamic chart images directly inside Claude Desktop using simple URL parameters.

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Visualizing Raw Data in Claude Desktop Chat

You call `generate_bar_chart` or `generate_line_chart` to instantly render visual graphs directly inside your Claude Desktop chat interface. When you paste raw CSV data or a JSON array into the window, your agent parses the numbers, formats the API parameters, and displays the resulting image inline. This local MCP integration means you no longer copy-paste data to external spreadsheet tools just to see a trend line. The server builds the URL on your machine, grabs the image, and displays it in your active conversation thread immediately.

Generate QR Codes on the Fly

You use `generate_qr_code` to convert text, URLs, or contact details into clean, high-resolution QR codes without leaving your workspace. Your agent takes the string you provide, handles the URL encoding, and presents the scannable graphic right in the panel. This tool handles the encoding details behind the scenes so you can test mobile flows or share links directly through your chat window. It eliminates the need for sketchy third-party generators or terminal scripts.

Complex Layouts with Doughnut and Radar Charts

You execute `generate_doughnut_chart` and `generate_radar_chart` to compare multi-dimensional datasets during your analysis sessions. The agent structures your raw metrics into the exact proportions required by the ImageCharts API. Having these visual aids inside your workspace lets you spot anomalies in your dataset faster than reading raw logs. You get clean visual outputs that are ready to drop into your slide decks or status reports.

Setup guide

Set up ImageCharts MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The ImageCharts MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the ImageCharts MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under imagecharts-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "imagecharts-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ImageCharts MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key to register the MCP server. Once you save and restart the app, your agent will have immediate access to all ten visualization tools.

No, because the ImageCharts MCP server requires an active internet connection to communicate with the rendering API. The tools generate the visual assets on the fly by sending parameters to the cloud service.

Your agent automatically truncates or aggregates massive datasets before calling `generate_scatter_plot` or `generate_bubble_chart` to avoid URL length limits. This keeps the rendering fast and keeps your chat window responsive.

You can use the free tier of the API to generate all chart types, but images will include a small watermark. To remove the watermark, you just append your paid API key to the configuration parameters.

The server transmits only the specific numeric values, labels, and styling parameters you pass to tools like `generate_pie_chart`. Your raw databases and conversational history remain completely local on your machine.

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