X (read Only) vs Social Media Search API — Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok (XPOZ)
In-depth architectural comparison of the X (read Only) and Social Media Search API — Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok (XPOZ) 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 (read Only)
Social Media · Local stdio
Quality: 31/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required
Social Media Search API — Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok (XPOZ)
Social Media · Local stdio
Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose X (read Only) if you need specialized Social Media tools running via a local process. Choose Social Media Search API — Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok (XPOZ) 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 (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).
X (read Only) is categorized under Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Social Media Search API — Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok (XPOZ) belongs to Social Media using local stdio subprocess. Select X (read Only) when you need capabilities focused on social media and Social Media Search API — Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok (XPOZ) when you require tools for social media.
