What is the key difference between Xtapdown MCP and Instapdown MCP?

Xtapdown MCP belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution, while Instapdown MCP belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Xtapdown MCP or Instapdown MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Xtapdown MCP and Instapdown MCP free or paid?

Xtapdown MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Instapdown MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Xtapdown MCP lists 14 tools with 2 views and 3 GitHub stars. Instapdown MCP lists 6 tools with 4 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Xtapdown MCP and Instapdown MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Xtapdown MCP vs Instapdown MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Xtapdown MCP and Instapdown MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Xtapdown MCP

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Instapdown MCP

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Xtapdown MCP if you need specialized Communication tools running via a local process. Choose Instapdown MCP if your workspace requires Communication integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Xtapdown MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: PORT.
Primary tools included: download_tweet, get_x_hashtags, get_best_time_to_post_x.

Explore Xtapdown MCP Details

Choose Instapdown MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: INSTAPDOWN_BASE_URL.
Primary tools included: 16 Instagram creator tools, Public media downloaders, Weighted engagement analysis.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Xtapdown MCP farukkolip Communication	Instapdown MCP farukkolip Communication
Summary	X (Twitter) creator toolkit MCP with 14 tools: tweet download (video/GIF/image/full archive), curated hashtags by niche, best posting times by country, viral hook formulas, engagement & ads-revenue calculators, thread splitter, character counter, advanced-search URL builder, fancy Unicode bio generator, viral patterns lookup, and the full 2026 search-operator cheatsheet. Uses X's public syndication endpoint — no auth, no rate limits on curated data.	Instagram creator toolkit MCP with 16 tools: Reels / video / Story / carousel / photo / profile-pic downloaders, Reels-to-MP3 audio extractor, engagement health check + weighted engagement-rate calculator, live hashtag search + 25 curated niches + creator hashtag audit, 900 Reels hook templates by niche and country, 22 Unicode font styles, best-time-to-post for 17 markets (Buffer 2026 verified data), and a 750-date 2026 content calendar with per-market playbooks. Wraps instapdown.com public API — no auth required.

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Xtapdown MCP Tools (14)

download_tweet

Download an X (Twitter) post — video, GIF, images, or article. Returns direct media URLs, author info, and engagement stats. Uses the public X syndication endpoint, no auth required.

get_x_hashtags

Get curated X (Twitter) hashtags for a niche, plus 3 strategy tips on how to use them. Hashtag rules on X differ sharply from TikTok or Instagram — max 1-3 tags per post.

get_best_time_to_post_x

Get the best times to post on X (Twitter) for a country, with day-by-day windows and the reasoning behind each slot. X engagement curves differ from TikTok — weighted toward morning commute, lunch, and evening news windows.

generate_tweet_hook

Generate proven tweet hook formulas for a category. Returns 3 ready-to-use templates with examples and execution tips. Hooks must land in line one because the rest of the post is hidden until tap.

calculate_x_engagement_rate

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Xtapdown MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "farukkolip-xtapdown-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "xtapdown-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PORT": "YOUR_PORT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Instapdown MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "farukkolip-instapdown-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "instapdown-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "INSTAPDOWN_BASE_URL": "YOUR_INSTAPDOWN_BASE_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Xtapdown MCP is categorized under Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Instapdown MCP belongs to Communication using local stdio subprocess. Select Xtapdown MCP when you need capabilities focused on communication and Instapdown MCP when you require tools for communication.

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