Pinlyx MCP vs Scrivener MCP
A side-by-side look at the Pinlyx MCP and Scrivener MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Pinlyx MCP for social media work as a local process; choose Scrivener MCP for knowledge & memory as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Pinlyx MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
CRMSOLID_API_KEY. - You want tools like
crm_list_social_accounts, crm_list_social_conversations, crm_get_social_conversation.
Choose Scrivener MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Media | Knowledge & Memory |
| Quality signal | 82/100 · Excellent | 61/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free |
| Required env vars | CRMSOLID_API_KEY | None listed |
| Verified owner | Verified | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 5 | 67 |
| Directory activity | 8 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 18 views 12 installs 6 upvotes |
| Tools | 13 | Not listed |
| Full listing | View Pinlyx MCP | View Scrivener MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Pinlyx MCP tools 13
crm_list_social_accountsLists connected accounts per platformcrm_list_social_conversationsFilters by `platform`, `status`, `contactId`, `unreadOnlycrm_get_social_conversationOne conversation plus its last 10 messagescrm_list_social_messagesMessage history, paged with `beforeMessageIdcrm_send_social_messageSends a DM and pauses the AI agent for that contactcrm_mark_social_conversation_readClears unread state, safe to repeatcrm_social_inbox_summaryTotals per platform, plus the 10 oldest waiting repliescrm_list_social_postsFilters by `status`, `platform`, `fromDate`, `toDatecrm_get_social_postOne post with its media, target account and outcomecrm_schedule_social_postQueues a post per target account, **never publishes by accidentcrm_update_social_postEdits content, time or media while the post is still pendingcrm_cancel_social_postCancels a post that has not gone out- +1 more on the listing page
Scrivener MCP tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Pinlyx MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"crm-solid-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@crmsolid/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"CRMSOLID_API_KEY": "YOUR_CRMSOLID_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Scrivener MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"writerslogic-scrivener-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"scrivener-setup"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Pinlyx MCP is categorized under Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. Scrivener MCP belongs to Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Pinlyx MCP for social media work and Scrivener MCP for knowledge & memory.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Pinlyx MCP is listed as freemium — a free tier with paid plans. Auth: api key required. Scrivener MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add crm-solid-mcp and writerslogic-scrivener-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Pinlyx MCP has a quality signal of 82/100 (Excellent) with 8 views, 0 installs and 5 GitHub stars. Scrivener MCP has 61/100 (Good) with 18 views, 12 installs and 67 GitHub stars.
