What is the key difference between Social and SocialSpool?

Social belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while SocialSpool belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Social or SocialSpool 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 and SocialSpool free or paid?

Social operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). SocialSpool operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Social lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. SocialSpool lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Social and SocialSpool 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 Social or SocialSpool 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 Social and SocialSpool free to use, or do they require API keys?

Social is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . SocialSpool 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 Social and SocialSpool at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both social and socialspool 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, Social has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. SocialSpool holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Social vs SocialSpool

In-depth architectural comparison of the Social and SocialSpool 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

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

SocialSpool

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Social if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose SocialSpool if your workspace requires Developer Tools 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 when:

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

Explore Social Details

Choose SocialSpool when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore SocialSpool Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Social Developer Tools	S SocialSpool Developer Tools
Summary	Publish, schedule and read analytics across every social network from one MCP server.	Create, schedule, and publish social posts through the hosted SocialSpool MCP connector.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Social Tools (0)

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

SocialSpool 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 Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "social": {
      "url": "https://postlake.dev"
    }
  }
}

SocialSpool Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Social is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, SocialSpool belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Social when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and SocialSpool when you require tools for developer tools.

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