Social networking and community MCP servers let AI assistants post content, read feeds, manage communities, analyze engagement, and interact with social platforms. Instead of switching between apps or building custom integrations, you can wire social media capabilities directly into your AI workflow through the Model Context Protocol.

This review covers the social networking and community vertical — Twitter/X, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Reddit, Discord, Mastodon/Fediverse, YouTube, TikTok, and Hacker News. For communication platforms (Slack, Teams), see our Communication MCP review. For content creation tools, see our Content & Copywriting review.

The headline findings: Chinese social platforms exploded — xiaohongshu-mcp at 13,100 stars is one of the highest-starred MCP servers in any category. Four major gaps filled since our initial review — Threads, Pinterest, Twitch chat, and Chinese platforms all now have MCP servers. Reddit grew 10x with reddit-mcp-buddy (630 stars) as the new leader. LinkedIn leadership changed — stickerdaniel’s server hit 1,100+ stars with 30+ tools. Cross-platform matured — Postiz (28,000+ stars) now has native MCP. ActivityPub got a massive upgrade to 53 tools. This is now the deepest MCP category we’ve reviewed, with 80+ servers covering every major global social platform.

Category: Communication & Collaboration

Twitter / X

Server Stars Language License Tools
twitter-mcp 388 TypeScript 2

The most starred dedicated Twitter MCP server — enables posting tweets and searching Twitter through a clean TypeScript implementation. Growth has slowed (+4% since March) with no releases since June 2025, but it remains the star leader for Twitter-specific servers.

crazyrabbitLTC/mcp-twitter-server (Most Tools)

Server Stars Language License Tools
mcp-twitter-server TypeScript 53

The most feature-rich Twitter MCP server — 53 total tools combining standard Twitter API and enhanced research:

  • 33 Twitter API tools — post, delete, search tweets, analytics, user info, lists, likes, retweets, engagement
  • 20 SocialData.tools research tools — bypass typical API tier restrictions for deeper research
  • 5 workflow prompts — pre-built automation templates
  • 6 dynamic resources — real-time API documentation and status

Requires Twitter API credentials. SocialData.tools API key optional for enhanced research. The most complete Twitter MCP implementation by a wide margin.

adhikasp/mcp-twikit (No Official API Needed)

Server Stars Language License Tools
mcp-twikit 231 Python MIT 2

Uses the Twikit library to interact with Twitter without official API access — now at 231 stars, making it the second most-starred Twitter MCP server. Good for users who don’t want to pay for Twitter API tiers. Uses session-based authentication.

nirholas/XActions (Multi-Platform, Most Tools) — NEW

Server Stars Language License Tools
XActions 228 JavaScript 140+

The most ambitious social MCP project — 140+ tools covering X/Twitter, Bluesky, Mastodon, and Threads. No API key required — uses browser extension + CLI + MCP architecture. v3.1.0 with 58K+ lines of code. A significant multi-platform entrant that blurs the line between Twitter-specific and cross-platform.

Infatoshi/x-mcp — NEW

Server Stars Language License Tools
x-mcp 41 TypeScript MIT 15

Created February 2026 — a clean 15-tool design covering the full Twitter API surface: post, read, engage, media, analytics, and bookmarks. Supports Claude Code, Codex CLI, and Cursor. The most modern Twitter-specific implementation.

ryanmac/agent-twitter-client-mcp

Server Stars Language License Tools
agent-twitter-client-mcp 29 TypeScript 14

Integrates the elizaOS agent-twitter-client package for Twitter interaction without direct API access. Now includes Grok AI integration and poll creation. Part of the broader elizaOS AI agent ecosystem.

Other Twitter/X Servers

  • rafaljanicki/x-twitter-mcp-server (30 stars) — Twitter API v2, rate limit handling, user/tweet/search/bookmarks
  • taazkareem/twitter-mcp-server (20 stars) — media upload support, MIT
  • lord-dubious/x-mcp — bridges LLMs to Twitter via Twikit
  • BioInfo/x-mcp-server — X API v2, posts and threads
  • Dishant27/twitter-mcp — CRUD operations via Twitter API

Bluesky / AT Protocol

Server Stars Language License Tools
bluesky-mcp TypeScript ~6

Featured in the official MCP server repository — the most recognized Bluesky MCP server. Supports:

  • Posting — create posts via AT Protocol
  • Engagement — like/unlike posts, repost
  • Timeline — read your feed
  • Profiles — view profile information

Requires BLUESKY_IDENTIFIER and BLUESKY_PASSWORD environment variables. Installable via Smithery.

cameronrye/atproto-mcp (Full AT Protocol)

Server Stars Language License Tools
atproto-mcp ~8

Broader AT Protocol access — not limited to Bluesky. Enables LLMs to interact with any AT Protocol-based social network through standardized MCP tools, resources, and prompts. Future-proof if the AT Protocol ecosystem grows beyond Bluesky.

brianellin/bsky-mcp-server

Server Stars Language License Tools
bsky-mcp-server ~5

Search-focused Bluesky server — includes URL-to-AT-URI conversion, post search, people search, and time range filtering for fetching posts from timelines, lists, feeds, or profiles.

Other Bluesky Servers

  • morinokami/mcp-server-bluesky — general Bluesky interaction
  • berlinbra/BlueSky-MCP — user profiles and social graph data

LinkedIn

Server Stars Language License Tools
linkedin-mcp-server 1,100+ TypeScript 30+

The new star leader for LinkedIn MCP — explosive growth to 1,100+ stars with 30+ tools at v4.9.3. Recently added 13 profile-editing tools. Covers profiles, companies, jobs, messages, and profile editing. Very active development with frequent releases. Previously listed as a scraping option in our March review — it has since become the dominant LinkedIn MCP server.

adhikasp/mcp-linkedin

Server Stars Language License Tools
mcp-linkedin 200 Python ~5

Grew modestly from 177 to ~200 stars (+13%). Still a solid lightweight option for LinkedIn feed browsing and job search via unofficial API. Overtaken by stickerdaniel’s server in both stars and features.

Other LinkedIn Servers

  • alinaqi/mcp-linkedin-server (54 stars) — 5 tools, browser automation via FastMCP
  • fredericbarthelet/linkedin-mcp-server — LinkedIn Community Management API, MCP OAuth 2.0 third-party auth flow
  • felipfr/linkedin-mcpserver — official LinkedIn API with OAuth 2.0
  • anysiteio/anysite-mcp-server — multi-platform (LinkedIn + Instagram + Reddit + Twitter) via Anysite API

Reddit — EXPLOSION

Server Stars Language License Tools
reddit-mcp-buddy 630 TypeScript MIT 5

The new Reddit MCP leader at 630 stars — zero-setup anonymous mode (no API key needed for basic use), 3-tier authentication (10/60/100 requests per minute), in-memory caching up to 50MB. Tools: browse_subreddit, search_reddit, get_post_details, user_analysis, reddit_explain. NPM installable. The fastest-growing Reddit MCP server.

adhikasp/mcp-reddit

Server Stars Language License Tools
mcp-reddit 398 Python MIT 2

Grew massively to 398 stars — fetches hot threads and gets post content with comments. 52 forks. Simple but effective.

Arindam200/reddit-mcp (Write Support)

Server Stars Language License Tools
reddit-mcp 281 Python MIT 13

13 tools including 4 authenticated write tools — one of the few Reddit MCP servers supporting post creation and replies alongside 9 read-only tools.

Hawstein/mcp-server-reddit

Server Stars Language License Tools
mcp-server-reddit 174 Python MIT 8

Grew from 66 to 174 stars (+164%) — no longer the leader but still solid. Fetches frontpage posts, subreddit info, hot/new/top/rising posts, post details, and comments via redditwarp.

eliasbiondo/reddit-mcp-server (Zero Config)

Server Stars Language License Tools
reddit-mcp-server 134 Python MIT 6

No API keys or authentication needed — now at 134 stars. PyPI installable as reddit-no-auth-mcp-server. Search posts, browse subreddits, scrape user activity.

king-of-the-grackles/reddit-research-mcp — NEW

Server Stars Language License Tools
reddit-research-mcp 110 Python MIT 13

Research-focused — semantic search across 20,000+ subreddits. Zero-setup hosted solution with OAuth2 via Descope. Uses a 3-tool discovery pattern (5 Reddit operations + 5 feed operations). Designed for competitive analysis and market research. v1.0.0 with 95 commits.

Other Reddit Servers

  • jordanburke/reddit-mcp-server — posts, comments, user info, content creation
  • zicochaos/reddit-mcp — caching, rate limiting, robust error handling

Discord

Server Stars Language License Tools
discord-mcp 279 Java MIT 60+

The new Discord MCP star leader at 279 stars — Java (Spring Boot + JDA), 60+ tools across 14 categories including server info, users, messages, channels, webhooks, roles, moderation (7 tools), voice/stage channels, events, permissions, invites, forums, and emojis. v1.0.0 with 89 commits. Expanded from 30 to 65 tools in the March 2026 release.

v-3/discordmcp

Server Stars Language License Tools
discordmcp 199 TypeScript MIT 2

Minimal but popular — only 2 tools (send-message, read-messages) but 199 stars. Proof that simple, focused servers can attract adoption.

hanweg/mcp-discord

Server Stars Language License Tools
mcp-discord 152 Python MIT 14

14 tools across 4 categories (server info, messages, channels, roles). Python-based with 25 commits. Solid mid-range option.

HardHeadHackerHead/discord-mcp

Server Stars Language License Tools
discord-mcp 14 TypeScript 139

139 admin tools across 20 categories with interactive setup wizard. Works with Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf. Feature-rich but low star count relative to tool depth.

barryyip0625/mcp-discord

Server Stars Language License Tools
mcp-discord 80 TypeScript MIT 33

33 tools across 7 categories, v1.3.8, 123 commits. The original barryyip/discord-mcp appears to have been moved to this account.

glittercowboy/discord-mcp

Server Stars Language License Tools
discord-mcp 24 Python 128

Grew from 10 to 24 stars (+140%). 128 operations across 28 categories including dedicated moderation. Uses a 3-tool discovery pattern (discord_discover, discord_get_schema, discord_execute).

Fediverse / Mastodon — MAJOR UPGRADE

cameronrye/activitypub-mcp (v1.1.0 — 53 Tools)

Server Stars Language License Tools
activitypub-mcp 15 TypeScript MIT 53

Massively upgraded from ~8 to 53 tools in v1.1.0 — one of the biggest feature expansions in any MCP server we track:

  • 21 read-only tools + 28 authenticated tools + 4 export tools
  • Full write capabilities — create posts, reply, boost, favorite, bookmark (was read-only)
  • Multi-account support with secure credential storage
  • Media upload with alt text, poll voting, post scheduling
  • Content export to JSON, Markdown, and CSV
  • HTTP transport mode, audit logging, rate limiting, instance blocklist with wildcards
  • Content warning support
  • 10 resources, 11 prompt templates, 85 commits, actively developed

Works with Mastodon, Pleroma, Misskey, and any ActivityPub-compatible platform. This is architecturally significant — one server covers the entire federated network.

Groupthink-dev/mastodon-blade-mcp — NEW

Server Stars Language License Tools
mastodon-blade-mcp Python MIT 45

“Security-first, token-efficient MCP server for Mastodon” — 45 tools (25 read, 20 write) across timelines, statuses, notifications, search, and social interactions. Created April 2026. Notable for its tool count rivaling the ActivityPub server.

YouTube — Leaders Emerged

Server Stars Language License Tools
mcp-server-youtube-transcript 530 TypeScript ~3

The most starred YouTube MCP server — transcript download with language fallback, timestamp support, and ad/sponsorship filtering. Neck-and-neck with anaisbetts for the top spot.

anaisbetts/mcp-youtube

Server Stars Language License Tools
mcp-youtube 515 TypeScript ~3

515 stars — yt-dlp-based subtitle download and exposure. Simple, focused, and widely adopted. Steady growth.

eat-pray-ai/yutu (Most Complete)

Server Stars Language License Tools
yutu 440 Go 20+

The most comprehensive YouTube MCP server — 20+ command categories covering nearly all YouTube API resources: videos, playlists, captions, channels, comments, subscriptions, search, members, i18n, and channel banners. CLI + MCP server + AI agent in one package. Ranked 19th among all MCP servers.

dannySubsense/youtube-mcp-server

Server Stars Language License Tools
youtube-mcp-server 10 Python 14

14 tools via YouTube Data API v3 — search, analyze, retrieve video/channel/playlist info. Includes technology freshness scoring. Feature-rich but low adoption at 10 stars.

Other YouTube Servers

Server Stars Focus
ZubeidHendricks/youtube-mcp-server Video management, Shorts, analytics
minbang930/Youtube-Vision-MCP Gemini Vision API — describe/summarize videos
nattyraz/youtube-mcp Caption extraction, markdown conversion

YouTube MCP servers are split between content consumption (subtitles, analysis) and channel management (uploads, analytics). The transcript-focused servers lead in stars, while eat-pray-ai/yutu leads in feature completeness.

TikTok

Seym0n/tiktok-mcp

Server Stars Language License Tools
tiktok-mcp 148 JavaScript MIT 3

148 stars, v2.2.0 — AI-native TikTok analysis with 3 tools: subtitle extraction, post details, and search. Uses TikNeuron API. Stable with no major changes since February 2026.

Other TikTok Servers

  • yap-audio/tiktok-mcp (68 stars) — hashtag-based video discovery and trending content
  • AdsMCP/tiktok-ads-mcp-server (28 stars) — TikTok Ads campaign management
  • ysntony/tiktok-ads-mcp (26 stars) — TikTok Business API for AI-first ad management
  • gyoridavid/short-video-maker (1,100+ stars) — creates short videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts

Hacker News

Server Stars Description
erithwik/mcp-hn 72 Star leader — Hackernews data access
pskill9/hn-server 38 JavaScript HN server
paabloLC/mcp-hacker-news 32 Bridge between HN API and AI tools
devabdultech/hn-mcp 18 JavaScript HN integration
Malayke/hackernews-mcp Token-efficient LLM formatting

erithwik/mcp-hn leads at 72 stars. Multiple implementations for fetching stories, discussions, and comments.

Chinese Social Platforms — EXPLOSION (Gap Filled)

This is the biggest story in this refresh. Chinese social platforms went from zero MCP servers to having one of the highest-starred MCP servers in any category.

xpzouying/xiaohongshu-mcp (13,100 Stars — Breakout)

Server Stars Language License Tools
xiaohongshu-mcp 13,100 Go 11

13,100 stars — one of the highest-starred MCP servers in ANY category. 11 tools: login, publish image/text/video, search, recommendation feed, post details, commenting, user profiles, replies, like/unlike, bookmark/unbookmark. Multiple deployment options (binary, Docker). Updated April 27, 2026. Xiaohongshu (RedNote/XHS) is China’s most popular lifestyle and social commerce platform.

iFurySt/RedNote-MCP

Server Stars Language License Tools
RedNote-MCP 1,000 TypeScript MIT 5

1,000 stars — auth management, keyword search, CLI init, note retrieval, comment access. Uses Playwright for browser automation.

Other Chinese Platform Servers

Server Stars Platform Description
yzfly/douyin-mcp-server 950 Douyin Watermark-free video extraction + AI transcription (ARCHIVED April 2026)
baranwang/mcp-trends-hub 243 Multi Trending from Weibo, Zhihu, Douyin, Bilibili, Douban, Toutiao, 36kr (by ByteDance engineer)
wopal-cn/mcp-hotnews-server 197 Multi Hot trending from Zhihu, Baidu, Bilibili, Weibo, Douyin, Hupu, Douban
aicu-icu/xhs-mcp-server 162 Xiaohongshu JavaScript XHS integration
lancelin111/douyin-mcp-server 32 Douyin Automated video uploads, TypeScript
lw396/wechat-mcp 9 WeChat 19 tools via WeChatFerry: messages, contacts, groups (Windows only)
Weibo MCP Server 14 Weibo Basic trending/hot topics

runesleo/x-reader (Universal Content Reader)

Server Stars Language License Tools
x-reader 904 Python ~7

904 stars — universal content reader supporting WeChat, Xiaohongshu, Telegram, YouTube, Bilibili, X/Twitter, and RSS. MCP server + Claude Code skills. Created February 2026. Bridges Chinese and Western platforms.

Threads (Meta) — Gap Filled

baguskto/threads-mcp

Server Stars Language License Tools
threads-mcp 10 TypeScript 20+

20+ tools across 5 categories: profile management, content management (create/delete/search), interactions (replies, mentions, threaded chains), analytics (demographics, engagement trends, follower growth), and setup validation. Phase 3 roadmap includes hashtag suggestions, scheduling, and carousel posts.

mikusnuz/meta-mcp

Server Stars Language License Tools
meta-mcp 4 TypeScript 57

57 tools covering Instagram (33 tools) and Threads (18 tools) plus Meta platform tools (6). Threads tools include: publish text/images/videos/carousels with polls, GIFs, topic tags, link attachments, alt text, spoiler flags; manage replies; search posts; view insights. Uses Graph API v25.0. The most comprehensive Meta platform MCP server.

Facebook — NEW

HagaiHen/facebook-mcp-server

Server Stars Language License Tools
facebook-mcp-server 147 Python 33

33 tools for Facebook Page management: content management, comment moderation (delete, hide, bulk operations), analytics, user interactions, direct messaging, and sentiment filtering. The first significant Facebook MCP server.

Pinterest — Gap Filled

collactivelabs/pinterest-mcp-server

Server Stars Language License Tools
pinterest-mcp-server 7 JavaScript 7

7 tools: user info, list/create/get boards, list/create/get pins. Pinterest API v5 integration. The first Pinterest MCP server fills a notable gap.

Twitch Chat — Gap Filled

mtane0412/twitch-mcp-server

Server Stars Language License Tools
twitch-mcp-server 3 TypeScript 13

13 tools via Twitch Helix API: channel info, stream details, top games, game/channel search, live stream filtering, global emotes, chat badges, user info, clips, chat settings, channel videos, and video comments (GraphQL). The most complete Twitch MCP server.

TomCools/twitch-mcp

Server Stars Language License Tools
twitch-mcp 7 Java ~3

Java (Quarkus) — connects MCP clients to Twitch Chat via Apache Camel integration.

Cross-Platform Tools — MATURED

Postiz (gitroomhq/postiz-app) — Open Source Scheduler + MCP

Server Stars Language License Tools
postiz-app 28,000+ TypeScript Apache-2.0

28,000+ stars — the only open-source social media scheduler with native MCP server support. Posts to Twitter/X, Bluesky, Mastodon, Discord, and more. This is the most significant cross-platform development since our initial review.

Ayrshare MCP (vanman2024/ayrshare-mcp)

Server Stars Language License Tools
ayrshare-mcp Python 75+

75+ tools across 15 API categories. Posts to 13+ platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Reddit, Snapchat, Telegram, Threads, Bluesky, Google Business Profile. Multi-user SaaS management. Requires commercial Ayrshare API key.

Other Cross-Platform Tools

  • blacktwist/social-media-skills (125 stars) — Claude Code skills for Bluesky, LinkedIn, Threads, Twitter
  • tayler-id/social-media-mcp (18 stars) — create posts, get trending topics for Twitter/X, Mastodon, LinkedIn
  • Alemusica/social-cli-mcp (5 stars) — Twitter/X, Reddit, LinkedIn, Instagram + email outreach + Telegram bot
  • Publora — commercial MCP-native, $5.40/month, 10-12 platforms
  • anysiteio/anysite-mcp-server — LinkedIn, Instagram, Reddit, Twitter through single API
  • rhdeck/youtube-channel-handle-mcp — check handle availability across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X

Social Listening & Analytics — EMERGING

  • lama-assaf/socialanalytics-mcp-rapidapi (3 stars) — 20+ tools: LinkedIn analytics (16), Facebook (3), Instagram (3), Google Search (2). Covers profile analytics, content performance, competitive analysis via RapidAPI
  • dwarvesf/mcp-social-listening (3 stars) — social listening system with Supabase backend, v1.9.0, 24 releases
  • smithery-ai/social-listening — Syften API integration for social mention analysis with webhooks

What’s Still Missing

The gap list has shrunk dramatically since March:

  • No ThreadsFILLED (baguskto/threads-mcp, mikusnuz/meta-mcp)
  • No PinterestFILLED (collactivelabs/pinterest-mcp-server)
  • No Chinese platformsFILLED (xiaohongshu-mcp 13,100 stars, RedNote 1K, Douyin 950, WeChat, Weibo)
  • No Twitch chatFILLED (mtane0412/twitch-mcp-server 13 tools)
  • No community moderationPARTIALLY FILLED (SaseQ/discord-mcp moderation tools, facebook-mcp-server comment moderation)
  • No social listeningEMERGING (socialanalytics-mcp, mcp-social-listening)
  • No Snapchat consumer — ads-only integration exists, no Stories/messaging
  • No unified cross-platform analytics dashboard — analytics exist per-platform but no aggregator
  • No influencer management — no dedicated outreach, campaign tracking, or creator tools
  • No WhatsApp — despite being the world’s most-used messaging app

The Bottom Line

Rating: 5/5 — This is now the deepest and most complete MCP category we’ve reviewed. The transformation since March 2026 is remarkable:

Chinese social platforms exploded from zero to 13,100+ stars — xiaohongshu-mcp is one of the highest-starred MCP servers in any category. Four major gaps filled — Threads, Pinterest, Twitch chat, and Chinese platforms all now have working MCP servers. Reddit grew 10x with reddit-mcp-buddy hitting 630 stars. LinkedIn got a new leader at 1,100+ stars with 30+ tools. Cross-platform matured — Postiz (28,000+ stars) now has native MCP support for multi-platform scheduling. ActivityPub expanded from 8 to 53 tools with full write capabilities.

The category now covers every major global social platform — Western (Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Reddit, Discord, YouTube, TikTok, Bluesky, Mastodon, Facebook, Threads, Pinterest, Twitch) and Eastern (Xiaohongshu, Douyin, WeChat, Weibo, Bilibili). With 80+ servers, this is an extraordinary level of ecosystem coverage. The only remaining gaps are Snapchat consumer features, unified cross-platform analytics, and dedicated influencer management tools.

Best for Twitter/X: nirholas/XActions (228 stars, 140+ tools, multi-platform) or EnesCinr/twitter-mcp (388 stars, simpler) Best for LinkedIn: stickerdaniel/linkedin-mcp-server (1,100+ stars, 30+ tools, v4.9.3) Best for Reddit: karanb192/reddit-mcp-buddy (630 stars, zero-setup) or Arindam200/reddit-mcp (281 stars, write support) Best for Discord: SaseQ/discord-mcp (279 stars, 60+ tools, Java) Best for Fediverse: cameronrye/activitypub-mcp (53 tools, v1.1.0, full write) Best for YouTube: eat-pray-ai/yutu (440 stars, 20+ tools, full API) or kimtaeyoon83/mcp-server-youtube-transcript (530 stars, transcripts) Best for Chinese platforms: xpzouying/xiaohongshu-mcp (13,100 stars) or runesleo/x-reader (904 stars, multi-platform reader) Best for cross-platform: Postiz (28,000+ stars, open source scheduler + MCP)

This review was refreshed on 2026-04-28 using Claude Opus 4.6 (Anthropic). Initial review: 2026-03-16.