Meta MCP vs Performance Review

A side-by-side look at the Meta MCP and Performance Review MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Meta MCP logoMeta MCPSocial Media · Local subprocess (stdio)Full-coverage MCP server for Instagram Graph API v25.0, Threads API & Meta platform — 57 tools for publishing, comments, insights, hashtags, DMs, and token management.68GreatAuth: api key requiredPerformance Review logoPerformance ReviewSocial Media · Local subprocess (stdio)performance-review MCP — wraps StupidAPIs (requires X-API-Key)57GoodAuth: not declared

Verdict: choose Meta MCP for social media work as a local process; choose Performance Review 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?

Meta MCP logoChoose Meta 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: INSTAGRAM_ACCESS_TOKEN, INSTAGRAM_USER_ID, INSTAGRAM_MESSAGING_ACCESS_TOKEN, INSTAGRAM_PAGE_ID, THREADS_ACCESS_TOKEN, THREADS_USER_ID, META_APP_ID, META_APP_SECRET.
  • You want tools like meta_exchange_token, meta_refresh_token, meta_debug_token.
Explore Meta MCP

Performance Review logoChoose Performance Review when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You want tools like performance_review_generate.
Explore Performance Review

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecMeta MCP logoMeta MCPPerformance Review logoPerformance Review
CategorySocial MediaSocial Media
Quality signal68/100 · Great57/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthAPI key requiredNot declared
PricingFreeNot declared
Required env varsINSTAGRAM_ACCESS_TOKENINSTAGRAM_USER_IDINSTAGRAM_MESSAGING_ACCESS_TOKENINSTAGRAM_PAGE_IDTHREADS_ACCESS_TOKENTHREADS_USER_IDMETA_APP_IDMETA_APP_SECRETNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars300
Directory activity 6 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools661

Tools & capabilities

Meta MCP tools 66

  • meta_exchange_tokenExchange a short-lived token for a long-lived token (valid ~60 days). Requires META_APP_ID and META_APP_SECRET.
  • meta_refresh_tokenRefresh a long-lived token before it expires. Returns a new long-lived token.
  • meta_debug_tokenDebug/inspect an access token to check validity, expiration, scopes and associated user.
  • meta_get_app_infoGet Meta App basic information (name, category, namespace, etc.).
  • meta_subscribe_webhookSubscribe to webhook notifications for an object (e.g., 'instagram', 'page'). Requires META_APP_ID and META_APP_SECRET.
  • meta_get_webhook_subscriptionsList current webhook subscriptions for the Meta App.
  • ig_publish_photoPublish a photo to Instagram. Two-step process: creates container then publishes. Requires image_url (publicly accessible HTTPS URL).
  • ig_publish_videoPublish a video to Instagram feed. Waits for video processing before publishing.
  • ig_publish_carouselPublish a carousel (album) post with 2-10 images/videos. Each item needs an image_url or video_url.
  • ig_publish_reelPublish a Reel (short video). Waits for video processing.
  • ig_publish_storyPublish a Story (image or video). Stories disappear after 24 hours.
  • ig_get_container_statusCheck the processing status of a media container (useful for videos).
  • +54 more on the listing page

Performance Review tools 1

  • performance_review_generateGenerate a satirical corporate performance review for an employee; takes employee_name, role, rating (rockstar/solid/developing/not_a_culture_fit), actual_performance, and what_manager_wants_to_say — returns review text that communicates nothing clearly.

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.

Meta MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mikusnuz-meta-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mikusnuz/meta-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "INSTAGRAM_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_INSTAGRAM_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE",
        "INSTAGRAM_USER_ID": "YOUR_INSTAGRAM_USER_ID_HERE",
        "INSTAGRAM_MESSAGING_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_INSTAGRAM_MESSAGING_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE",
        "INSTAGRAM_PAGE_ID": "YOUR_INSTAGRAM_PAGE_ID_HERE",
        "THREADS_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_THREADS_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE",
        "THREADS_USER_ID": "YOUR_THREADS_USER_ID_HERE",
        "META_APP_ID": "YOUR_META_APP_ID_HERE",
        "META_APP_SECRET": "YOUR_META_APP_SECRET_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Performance Review

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "performance-review": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-performance-review"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Meta MCP is categorized under Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. Performance Review belongs to Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Meta MCP for social media work and Performance Review 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.

Meta MCP is listed as free. Auth: api key required. Performance Review 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 mikusnuz-meta-mcp and performance-review as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Meta MCP has a quality signal of 68/100 (Great) with 6 views, 0 installs and 30 GitHub stars. Performance Review has 57/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.