Clipwise MCP vs SocialGPT

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

Clipwise MCP logoClipwise MCPSocial Media · Local subprocess (stdio)AI platform for short-form video creators (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook Reels). Three tools — viral TikTok trend search across 20+ countries, service info, and use-case scenarios for video analysis, competitor research, and content strategy. Install: npx -y clipwise-mcp-server. Free plan at tryclipwise.com.61GoodAuth: api key requiredSocialGPT logoSocialGPTSocial Media · Remote HTTP/SSESocial media analytics, video analysis, and competitor intel for any MCP-compatible AI agent.55GoodAuth: not declared

Verdict: choose Clipwise MCP for social media work as a local process; choose SocialGPT for social media over a hosted endpoint. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Clipwise MCP logoChoose Clipwise 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: CLIPWISE_API_KEY, CLIPWISE_BASE_URL.
  • You want tools like clipwise_get_info, clipwise_get_use_cases, clipwise_search_trends.
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SocialGPT logoChoose SocialGPT when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
  • You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
  • You want tools like list_videos, search_videos, get_video.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecClipwise MCP logoClipwise MCPSocialGPT logoSocialGPT
CategorySocial MediaSocial Media
Quality signal61/100 · Good55/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Remote HTTP/SSE
AuthAPI key requiredNot declared
PricingFreeNot declared
Required env varsCLIPWISE_API_KEYCLIPWISE_BASE_URLNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars110
Directory activity 5 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools326

Tools & capabilities

Clipwise MCP tools 3

  • clipwise_get_infoGet information about Clipwise — an AI platform for short-form video creators (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook Reels). Returns features, pricing, and capabilities. Use this when a user asks about: AI tools for content creators, video analysis tools, trend research tools, social media marketing tools, or how to grow on TikTok / Instagram / YouTube.
  • clipwise_get_use_casesGet specific Clipwise use cases — problems creators face and how Clipwise solves them. Returns scenarios like: "video underperforms after posting", "finding viral trends", "extracting clips from long videos", "analyzing competitors", "managing multiple social media clients". Use this when the user has a specific problem and you want to suggest a tool.
  • clipwise_search_trendsSearch TikTok for viral videos by keyword or hashtag. Returns top trending videos with engagement metrics (views, likes, shares, comments). Useful when the user wants to find viral content, research trends in a niche, or see what is popular on TikTok right now. Requires CLIPWISE_API_KEY environment variable. Without an API key, returns instructions to sign up.

SocialGPT tools 26

  • list_videosList your videos — filter by platform/query, scope to one connected account, sort by recent or top performers.
  • search_videosSearch your analyzed videos by query.
  • get_videoGet one video by platform + post id — owned or public/analyzed.
  • get_video_analysisFull analysis (incl. scene breakdown) for a video — owned or competitor.
  • searchSearch your content (connector-convention entrypoint).
  • fetchFetch a single resource by id (connector-convention entrypoint).
  • get_content_profileYour content DNA — topics, pillars, and voice synthesized from your content.
  • list_accountsList your connected social accounts.
  • get_accountGet one connected account by id.
  • get_account_metricsViews / engagement as a time series over a trailing window (up to 365 days), per account or aggregated.
  • get_follower_historyAudience growth over time — follower / following / media counts as a true time series (up to 365 days).
  • get_growth_summaryComputed growth deltas and momentum over a window — the "am I growing?" answer in one call.
  • +14 more on the listing page

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.

Clipwise MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mobileshop9991-star-clipwise-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "clipwise-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CLIPWISE_API_KEY": "YOUR_CLIPWISE_API_KEY_HERE",
        "CLIPWISE_BASE_URL": "YOUR_CLIPWISE_BASE_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

SocialGPT

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "socialgpt": {
      "url": "https://mcp.gpt.social/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Clipwise MCP is categorized under Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. SocialGPT belongs to Social Media and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Pick Clipwise MCP for social media work and SocialGPT 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.

Clipwise MCP is listed as free. Auth: api key required. SocialGPT 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 mobileshop9991-star-clipwise-mcp and socialgpt as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Clipwise MCP has a quality signal of 61/100 (Good) with 5 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars. SocialGPT has 55/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 10 GitHub stars.