LinkedIn MCP Server vs Unlinked

In-depth architectural comparison of the LinkedIn MCP Server and Unlinked 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

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Choose LinkedIn MCP Server when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Choose Unlinked when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	L LinkedIn MCP Server Social Media	Unlinked Social Media
Summary	Typed, policy-enforced local MCP capabilities over LinkedIn's visible web UI.	MCP server that brings your LinkedIn professional profile and experience into you context.
Category & Scope	Social Media	Social Media
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linkedin-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unlinked": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@larsbaunwall/unlinked"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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