Datawrapper FAQs

Question 1

What is Datawrapper (this tool)?

Accepted Answer

This tool is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that empowers AI assistants to effortlessly create, update, and manage Datawrapper charts using natural language commands, streamlining data visualization workflows.

Question 2

How does it enable AI assistants to interact with Datawrapper?

Accepted Answer

AI assistants use natural language commands to programmatically create new charts from data, update existing charts' data or styling, publish them, and retrieve public URLs, editor URLs, or embedded PNG images directly in responses.

Question 3

What are the core features of this Datawrapper tool?

Accepted Answer

Key features include AI-driven chart creation from raw data, programmatic updates to chart content and styling via AI commands, robust data handling using Pydantic validation, the ability to publish charts, and direct embedding of chart PNG images.

Question 4

Is programming knowledge required to use this tool for chart creation?

Accepted Answer

No. The tool is designed to be used by AI assistants interpreting natural language instructions, effectively abstracting away the underlying programming complexities of Datawrapper chart creation and management for the end-user.

Question 5

How do I get started with installing and configuring the Datawrapper server?

Accepted Answer

First, obtain your Datawrapper API token from your account settings. Then, install `datawrapper-mcp` using `pip` or `uvx` and configure your MCP client (e.g., `claude_desktop_config.json`) by adding your API token to the environment variables for the `datawrapper` server.

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