Dashboards MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Dashboards in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add dashboards -- npx -y mcp-dashboards

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dashboards": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-dashboards"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Dashboards MCP server do?

Interactive charts (bar, line, candlestick, Sankey, geo and more) and dashboards with KPI cards, drill-down, live API polling, themes and PNG/PPT export.

Is the Dashboards MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Dashboards run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Dashboards to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add dashboards -- npx -y mcp-dashboards

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