What is the key difference between LinkedIn and Iridium?

LinkedIn belongs to the Social Media category with local stdio execution, while Iridium belongs to the Social Media category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install LinkedIn or Iridium 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 LinkedIn and Iridium free or paid?

LinkedIn operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Iridium operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

LinkedIn lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Iridium lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both LinkedIn and Iridium 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.

How do I install LinkedIn or Iridium in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are LinkedIn and Iridium free to use, or do they require API keys?

LinkedIn is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Iridium operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both LinkedIn and Iridium at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both linkedin and iridium as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, LinkedIn has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Iridium holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

LinkedIn vs Iridium

In-depth architectural comparison of the LinkedIn and Iridium 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

Social Media · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Iridium

Social Media · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose LinkedIn if you need specialized Social Media tools running via a local process. Choose Iridium if your workspace requires Social Media integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose LinkedIn 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).

Explore LinkedIn Details

Choose Iridium when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Iridium Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	L LinkedIn Social Media	I Iridium Social Media
Summary	Read LinkedIn profiles, companies, jobs and messages via your own browser session	LinkedIn outreach, commenting, scheduling, and data via Claude and human approval gates.
Category & Scope	Social Media	Social Media
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

LinkedIn Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Iridium Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

LinkedIn Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linkedin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "linkedin"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Iridium Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "iridium": {
      "url": "https://iridiumhqmcp.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

LinkedIn is categorized under Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Iridium belongs to Social Media using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select LinkedIn when you need capabilities focused on social media and Iridium when you require tools for social media.

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