What is the key difference between Sync Socials and Shortgenius?

Sync Socials belongs to the Social Media category with local stdio execution, while Shortgenius belongs to the Social Media category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Sync Socials or Shortgenius 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 Sync Socials and Shortgenius free or paid?

Sync Socials operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Shortgenius operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Sync Socials lists 14 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Shortgenius lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Sync Socials and Shortgenius 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 Sync Socials or Shortgenius 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 Sync Socials and Shortgenius free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both sync-socials and shortgenius 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, Sync Socials has a Quality Score of 52 /100 ( Good ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Shortgenius holds a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Sync Socials vs Shortgenius

In-depth architectural comparison of the Sync Socials and Shortgenius 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

Sync Socials

Social Media · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Shortgenius

Social Media · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Sync Socials if you need specialized Social Media tools running via a local process. Choose Shortgenius if your workspace requires Social Media integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Sync Socials 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).
Primary tools included: syncsocials_get_workspace, syncsocials_list_connections, syncsocials_list_media.

Explore Sync Socials Details

Choose Shortgenius when:

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

Explore Shortgenius Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Sync Socials Social Media	S Shortgenius Social Media
Summary	Create, schedule and publish social posts to TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.	Generate AI short-form videos and auto-publish them to TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Category & Scope	Social Media	Social Media
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Sync Socials Tools (14)

syncsocials_get_workspace

Read workspace settings, timezone and plan limits

syncsocials_list_connections

List connected social accounts and their IDs

syncsocials_list_media

Browse the media library

syncsocials_upload_media_from_url

Upload media from an HTTPS URL

syncsocials_upload_media_from_local_file

Upload media from a local file path

syncsocials_create_content_draft

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).

Sync Socials Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sync-socials": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skills"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Shortgenius Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shortgenius": {
      "url": "https://shortgenius.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Sync Socials is categorized under Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Shortgenius belongs to Social Media using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Sync Socials when you need capabilities focused on social media and Shortgenius when you require tools for social media.

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