What is the key difference between X MCP and X (read Only)?

X MCP belongs to the Social Media category with local stdio execution, while X (read Only) belongs to the Social Media category with local stdio execution.

How do I install X MCP or X (read Only) 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 X MCP and X (read Only) free or paid?

X MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). X (read Only) operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

X MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. X (read Only) lists 0 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both X MCP and X (read Only) 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

X MCP vs X (read Only)

In-depth architectural comparison of the X MCP and X (read Only) 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

X MCP

Social Media · Local stdio

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

X (read Only)

Social Media · Local stdio

Quality: 31/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose X MCP if you need specialized Social Media tools running via a local process. Choose X (read Only) 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 X 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 X MCP Details

Choose X (read Only) 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 X (read Only) Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	X MCP Twitter Social Media	X (read Only) twscrape Twitter Social Media
Summary	Read public X posts, replies, profiles, and search results through Rettiwt or the official API.	Read-only X/Twitter MCP: posts, threads, replies, search via twscrape. No API key.
Category & Scope	Social Media

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

X MCP Tools (0)

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

X (read Only) 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).

X MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "twitter-x-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@granitebps/twitter-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

X (read Only) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "twscrape-twitter-x-read-only": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "twscrape-twitter-x-read-only"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

X MCP is categorized under Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, X (read Only) belongs to Social Media using local stdio subprocess. Select X MCP when you need capabilities focused on social media and X (read Only) when you require tools for social media.

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