Secondhand MCP vs Meta MCP
A side-by-side look at the Secondhand MCP and Meta MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Secondhand MCP for social media work as a local process; choose Meta MCP 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 Secondhand MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
search_marketplace, get_listing_details, list_marketplaces.
Choose 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.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Media | Social Media |
| Quality signal | 60/100 · Good | 68/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | INSTAGRAM_ACCESS_TOKENINSTAGRAM_USER_IDINSTAGRAM_MESSAGING_ACCESS_TOKENINSTAGRAM_PAGE_IDTHREADS_ACCESS_TOKENTHREADS_USER_IDMETA_APP_IDMETA_APP_SECRET |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 92 | 30 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 6 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 3 | 66 |
| Full listing | View Secondhand MCP | View Meta MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Secondhand MCP tools 3
search_marketplaceSearch for items across marketplaces.get_listing_detailsGet full details for a specific listing using an ID from search results.list_marketplacesList all enabled marketplaces and their status.
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
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.
Secondhand MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"secondhand-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"secondhand-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Meta MCP
{
"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"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Secondhand MCP is categorized under Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. Meta MCP belongs to Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Secondhand MCP for social media work and Meta MCP 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.
Secondhand MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Meta MCP is listed as free. Auth: api key required. 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 secondhand-mcp and mikusnuz-meta-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Secondhand MCP has a quality signal of 60/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 92 GitHub stars. Meta MCP has 68/100 (Great) with 6 views, 0 installs and 30 GitHub stars.