What is the key difference between Social Media API and TikTok Trends MCP?

Social Media API belongs to the Social Media category with local stdio execution, while TikTok Trends MCP belongs to the Social Media category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Social Media API or TikTok Trends MCP 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 Social Media API and TikTok Trends MCP free or paid?

Social Media API operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). TikTok Trends MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Social Media API lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. TikTok Trends MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Social Media API and TikTok Trends MCP 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Social Media API vs TikTok Trends MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Social Media API and TikTok Trends MCP 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 API

Social Media · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

TikTok Trends MCP

Social Media · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Social Media API if you need specialized Social Media tools running via a local process. Choose TikTok Trends MCP if your workspace requires Social Media integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Social Media API 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 Social Media API Details

Choose TikTok Trends MCP 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 TikTok Trends MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Social Media API Social Media	TikTok Trends MCP Social Media
Summary	Unified social media API for AI agents. Access Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and more.	TikTok hashtag volume over time, with growth for any hashtag. Free key at trendsmcp.ai
Category & Scope	Social Media	Social Media

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Social Media API Tools (0)

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

TikTok Trends MCP 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).

Social Media API Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "social-media-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@socialapis/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

TikTok Trends MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tiktok-trends-mcp-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://api.trendsmcp.ai/mcp",
        "--header",
        "Authorization:${AUTH_HEADER}"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Social Media API is categorized under Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, TikTok Trends MCP belongs to Social Media using local stdio subprocess. Select Social Media API when you need capabilities focused on social media and TikTok Trends MCP when you require tools for social media.

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