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

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

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

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

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

Can I use both X (read Only) and X 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

X (read Only) vs X MCP

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

X (read Only)

Social Media · Local stdio

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

X MCP

Social Media · Local stdio

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

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

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

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

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

X (read Only) Tools (0)

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

X 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).

X (read Only) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

X MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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