Kadenzo MCP vs PostHero
A side-by-side look at the Kadenzo MCP and PostHero MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Kadenzo MCP for social media work as a local process; choose PostHero 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 Kadenzo 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:
KADENZO_API_KEY. - You want tools like
list_accounts, schedule_post, list_posts.
Choose PostHero when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
POSTHERO_API_KEY, POSTHERO_BASE_URL. - You want tools like
list_accounts, create_post, list_posts.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Media | Social Media |
| Quality signal | 61/100 · Good | 49/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | Not declared |
| Pricing | Paid service | Not declared |
| Required env vars | KADENZO_API_KEY | POSTHERO_API_KEYPOSTHERO_BASE_URL |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 6 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 23 | 9 |
| Full listing | View Kadenzo MCP | View PostHero |
Tools & capabilities
Kadenzo MCP tools 23
list_accountsList the social accounts connected to this Kadenzo workspace — returns each account id, platform, and username. Use the ids as account_ids when scheduling.schedule_postSchedule a social post to one or more connected accounts for a FUTURE time (it publishes automatically). Set validate_only=true to check accounts/limits/timing without scheduling.list_postsList your posts, newest first. Optionally filter by status (comma-separated, e.g. "pending,posted") and paginate with limit (1-100) and offset.get_postGet one post: roll-up status, per-channel outcome, and any options/thread that were set on it.update_postEdit a post that has not published yet — change content, accounts, time, media, options, or thread.cancel_postCancel a scheduled post before it publishes. Already-published posts cannot be cancelled.upload_mediaUpload a local image or video file and get a hosted URL to use in media_urls when scheduling.get_account_analyticsRecent posts and their engagement metrics for one connected account (likes, comments, views, etc.). The reliable analytics surface.get_post_analyticsPer-channel engagement metrics for a specific post you scheduled (best-effort; use get_account_analytics for the full picture).generate_contentGenerate post copy for a platform from a topic — great for a "generate then schedule" flow. Returns a caption/post/description you can feed into schedule_post. Platform must be one of: instagram, tiktok, snapchat, facebook, youtube.get_best_timesPersonalized best posting times for one connected account, computed from its own engagement history. Requires the Professional plan or higher. Hours are UTC; shift to the poster’s timezone. Use it to pick scheduled_for.list_mentionsYour social-listening mentions — who is talking about the keywords you track (reddit/bluesky/youtube/hackernews/…), newest first. Filter by platform, since (ISO), or unread.- +11 more on the listing page
PostHero tools 9
list_accountsList connected social media accountscreate_postCreate, schedule, or publish a postlist_postsList posts with filters (status, platform)get_postGet full details of a postupdate_postUpdate a draft or scheduled postdelete_postDelete a post from PostHeropublish_postImmediately publish a draft/scheduled postget_analytics_summaryAggregated analytics for a platformget_top_postsTop-performing posts ranked by metric
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.
Kadenzo MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"kadenzo-kadenzo-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"kadenzo-mcp"
],
"env": {
"KADENZO_API_KEY": "YOUR_KADENZO_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
PostHero
{
"mcpServers": {
"posthero": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@posthero/mcp"
],
"env": {
"POSTHERO_API_KEY": "YOUR_POSTHERO_API_KEY_HERE",
"POSTHERO_BASE_URL": "YOUR_POSTHERO_BASE_URL_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Kadenzo MCP is categorized under Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. PostHero belongs to Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Kadenzo MCP for social media work and PostHero 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.
Kadenzo MCP is listed as a paid service. Auth: api key required. PostHero has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. 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 kadenzo-kadenzo-mcp and posthero as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Kadenzo MCP has a quality signal of 61/100 (Good) with 6 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. PostHero has 49/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.