What is the key difference between Postforme MCP Pro and Substack MCP?

Postforme MCP Pro belongs to the Social Media category with local stdio execution, while Substack MCP belongs to the Social Media category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Postforme MCP Pro or Substack 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 Postforme MCP Pro and Substack MCP free or paid?

Postforme MCP Pro operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). Substack MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (other).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Postforme MCP Pro lists 22 tools with 4 views and 1 GitHub stars. Substack MCP lists 14 tools with 4 views and 34 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Postforme MCP Pro and Substack 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

Postforme MCP Pro vs Substack MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Postforme MCP Pro and Substack 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

Postforme MCP Pro

Social Media · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Substack MCP

Social Media · Local stdio

Quality: 68/100 (Great) | Auth: other

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Postforme MCP Pro when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: POSTFORME_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: list_social_accounts, get_social_account, create_social_account.

Explore Postforme MCP Pro Details

Choose Substack MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: SUBSTACK_PUBLICATION_URL, SUBSTACK_SESSION_TOKEN, SUBSTACK_USER_ID, SUBSTACK_MCP_HOME.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Postforme MCP Pro helbertparanhos Social Media	Substack MCP conorbronsdon Social Media
Summary	Post for Me MCP server with 27 typed tools to publish, schedule, edit, delete and analyze social posts across 9 platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Bluesky, Threads), plus a postformeraw escape hatch and a readonly safety mode.	MCP server for Substack — read posts, manage drafts, publish Notes, get comments, and upload images. Safe by design: cannot publish or delete posts.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Postforme MCP Pro Tools (22)

list_social_accounts

List connected accounts (filter by platform/username).

get_social_account

Get one account by id.

create_social_account

Connect an account by supplying credentials.

update_social_account

Update stored credentials/metadata.

create_auth_url

Start the OAuth connect flow (returns a URL).

disconnect_social_account

Revoke access for an account.

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).

Postforme MCP Pro Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "helbertparanhos-postforme-mcp-pro": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "postforme-mcp-pro"
      ],
      "env": {
        "POSTFORME_API_KEY": "YOUR_POSTFORME_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Substack MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "conorbronsdon-substack-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@conorbronsdon/substack-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SUBSTACK_PUBLICATION_URL": "YOUR_SUBSTACK_PUBLICATION_URL_HERE",
        "SUBSTACK_SESSION_TOKEN": "YOUR_SUBSTACK_SESSION_TOKEN_HERE",
        "SUBSTACK_USER_ID": "YOUR_SUBSTACK_USER_ID_HERE",
        "SUBSTACK_MCP_HOME": "YOUR_SUBSTACK_MCP_HOME_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Postforme MCP Pro is categorized under Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Substack MCP belongs to Social Media using local stdio subprocess. Select Postforme MCP Pro when you need capabilities focused on social media and Substack MCP when you require tools for social media.

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