How to Create Comparison Charts with Claude
Create comparison charts with Claude and ToolRouter. Side-by-side data visualizations instantly.
Tool
Claude turns chart creation into a terminal-native data visualization workflow where you can experiment rapidly. Pass in your numbers, describe the insight you want to highlight, and iterate on chart type, color scheme, and layout within the same session. The conversational loop lets you try different visualization approaches -- swap a bar chart for a line graph, adjust the scale, add annotations -- until the chart tells exactly the right story for your audience without round-tripping through a separate design tool.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Generate Chart tool:
- Ask Claude: "Create a grouped bar chart comparing our product to two competitors across five metrics"
- Claude generates a clear comparison visualization highlighting the differences
- Ask: "Try it as a radar chart instead so I can see which format works better"
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Generate Chart tool
Create a grouped bar chart comparing three products across five criteria: Speed, Reliability, Price, Features, Support. Our product: 9, 8, 7, 9, 8. Competitor A: 7, 7, 9, 6, 5. Competitor B: 8, 6, 8, 7, 6.
Tips
- Ask Claude to suggest the best chart type for your specific comparison scenario
- Request the same data as multiple chart types to find the most impactful presentation