Postforme MCP Pro vs Postbase
A side-by-side look at the Postforme MCP Pro and Postbase MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
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PostbaseSocial Media · Local subprocess (stdio)Schedule social posts, threads and video to X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Mastodon and YouTube from your AI.60GoodAuth: api key requiredVerdict: choose Postforme MCP Pro for social media work as a local process; choose Postbase for social media as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Postforme MCP Pro 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:
POSTFORME_API_KEY. - You want tools like
list_social_accounts, get_social_account, create_social_account.
PChoose Postbase 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:
POSTBASE_API_KEY, POSTBASE_API_URL. - You want tools like
list_channels, create_post, get_post.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | P Postbase | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Media | Social Media |
| Quality signal | 63/100 · Good | 60/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | API key required |
| Pricing | BYOK (pay the provider) | Not declared |
| Required env vars | POSTFORME_API_KEY | POSTBASE_API_KEYPOSTBASE_API_URL |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 1 | 7 |
| Directory activity | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 22 | 11 |
| Full listing | View Postforme MCP Pro | View Postbase |
Tools & capabilities
Postforme MCP Pro tools 22
list_social_accountsList connected accounts (filter by platform/username).get_social_accountGet one account by id.create_social_accountConnect an account by supplying credentials.update_social_accountUpdate stored credentials/metadata.create_auth_urlStart the OAuth connect flow (returns a URL).disconnect_social_accountRevoke access for an account.list_account_feedsAnalytics:** recent feed + engagement metrics for an account.create_postCreate a post (publish now, schedule, or draft) across accounts.publish_nowShortcut: publish immediately.schedule_postShortcut: schedule for an ISO-8601 time.create_draftShortcut: save as draft.get_postGet a post by id.- +10 more on the listing page
Postbase tools 11
list_channelsList the channels connected to your workspace.create_postCreate a draft, or schedule a post or `thread`: `channel_ids`, `scheduled_at` (ISO 8601 with an offset) or `schedule_in_minutes`, `channel_bodies` for per-channel text, `media_ids` or `media_urls`, `youtube` details, and an `idempotency_key` so retries can't post twice. TikTok posts can only be dra…get_postHow a post went on each channel: status, live URL, error, retry time and latest metrics.update_postEdit or reschedule a draft or scheduled post; only the fields you pass change.retry_postSend a post again to the channels where it failed.get_analyticsImpressions, likes, comments, shares and saves per post and channel, with totals.list_mediaList images and videos in your Postbase media library, to attach by id.add_mediaAdd an image or video to the media library from a public https link.list_scheduledList scheduled posts, or drafts, published or failed ones with `status`.cancel_postCancel a scheduled post by id (it goes back to a draft).schedule_threadCreate a thread (`tweets` in order). Kept for older setups; `create_post` with `thread` does the same.
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.
Postforme MCP Pro
{
"mcpServers": {
"helbertparanhos-postforme-mcp-pro": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"postforme-mcp-pro"
],
"env": {
"POSTFORME_API_KEY": "YOUR_POSTFORME_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Postbase
{
"mcpServers": {
"postbase": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@postbasehq/mcp"
],
"env": {
"POSTBASE_API_KEY": "YOUR_POSTBASE_API_KEY_HERE",
"POSTBASE_API_URL": "YOUR_POSTBASE_API_URL_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Postforme MCP Pro is categorized under Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. Postbase belongs to Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Postforme MCP Pro for social media work and Postbase for social media.
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.
Postforme MCP Pro is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. Postbase has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Auth: api key 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 helbertparanhos-postforme-mcp-pro and postbase as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Postforme MCP Pro has a quality signal of 63/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars. Postbase has 60/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 7 GitHub stars.