Comparison
linkedin-mcp-server vs x-twitter-scraper
Verdict
Pick linkedin-mcp-server if linkedin-mcp-server is an open-source MCP server for LinkedIn that supports integration with various AI agents like Claude, offering access to profiles, companies, jobs, and messages; pick x-twitter-scraper if x-twitter-scraper is a JavaScript library offering extensive capabilities for managing Twitter operations through its API, including tweet search, media handling, and automation functions.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | linkedin-mcp-server | x-twitter-scraper |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Very active (2d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1w · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- linkedin-mcp-server
- Open-source MCP server for LinkedIn enabling access to profiles, companies, jobs, and messages.
- x-twitter-scraper
- Twitter API skill for tweet search, automation, and media handling
Stars
- linkedin-mcp-server
- 2.9k
- x-twitter-scraper
- 176
Forks
- linkedin-mcp-server
- 497
- x-twitter-scraper
- 17
Open issues
- linkedin-mcp-server
- 85
- x-twitter-scraper
- 2
Language
- linkedin-mcp-server
- Python
- x-twitter-scraper
- JavaScript
Adopt for
- linkedin-mcp-server
- linkedin-mcp-server is an open-source MCP server for LinkedIn that supports integration with various AI agents like Claude, offering access to profiles, companies, jobs, and messages.
- x-twitter-scraper
- x-twitter-scraper is a JavaScript library offering extensive capabilities for managing Twitter operations through its API, including tweet search, media handling, and automation functions.
Persona
- linkedin-mcp-server
- -
- x-twitter-scraper
- -
Runtime
- linkedin-mcp-server
- -
- x-twitter-scraper
- -
License
- linkedin-mcp-server
- Apache-2.0
- x-twitter-scraper
- MIT License
Last pushed
- linkedin-mcp-server
- Jul 26, 2026
- x-twitter-scraper
- Aug 3, 2026
Categories
- linkedin-mcp-server
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- x-twitter-scraper
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Days since push
- linkedin-mcp-server
- 0d
- x-twitter-scraper
- 2d
Open issues (now)
- linkedin-mcp-server
- 85
- x-twitter-scraper
- 2
Owner type
- linkedin-mcp-server
- User
- x-twitter-scraper
- Organization
Full report
- linkedin-mcp-server
- Trust report
- x-twitter-scraper
- Trust report
Choose linkedin-mcp-server if…
- linkedin-mcp-server is primarily Python; x-twitter-scraper is JavaScript.
- License: linkedin-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, x-twitter-scraper is MIT.
- Tags unique to linkedin-mcp-server: claude-ai, linkedin-api, mcp-server.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- linkedin-mcp-server ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- To integrate MCP-compatible AI agents like Claude specifically with LinkedIn data for tasks such as job analysis or network augmentation
When NOT to use linkedin-mcp-server
- If your project requires a proprietary solution that does not need open-source contributions
- For platforms or projects where support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is unnecessary or incompatible with existing workflows
Choose x-twitter-scraper if…
- x-twitter-scraper is primarily JavaScript; linkedin-mcp-server is Python.
- License: x-twitter-scraper is MIT, linkedin-mcp-server is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Installation can be performed using CLI for ease of use.; Supports manual installation for when specific configurations are required or the CLI is not an option..
- Tags unique to x-twitter-scraper: automation, follower-export, media-download, profile-tweets.
- Use x-twitter-scraper when you require advanced tweet searching capabilities that go beyond basic queries to filter and extract data more effectively from the platform.
When NOT to use x-twitter-scraper
- Avoid x-twitter-scraper if your application strictly requires adherence to Twitter's official API policies without any customization for scraping methods that could be flagged as non-compliant.
- Do not use this tool when the project scope is purely within social media monitoring without the need for deep data extraction or automation, as it might introduce unnecessary complexity.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (stickerdaniel/linkedin-mcp-server) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (stickerdaniel/linkedin-mcp-server) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (stickerdaniel/linkedin-mcp-server) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- GitHub stars (Xquik-dev/x-twitter-scraper) · observed Aug 6, 2026
- GitHub forks (Xquik-dev/x-twitter-scraper) · observed Aug 6, 2026
- Last push (Xquik-dev/x-twitter-scraper) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 6, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: linkedin-mcp-server 2.9k · x-twitter-scraper 176 (synced Jul 26, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between linkedin-mcp-server and x-twitter-scraper?
- linkedin-mcp-server: Open-source MCP server for LinkedIn enabling access to profiles, companies, jobs, and messages.. x-twitter-scraper: Twitter API skill for tweet search, automation, and media handling. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose linkedin-mcp-server over x-twitter-scraper?
- Choose linkedin-mcp-server over x-twitter-scraper when linkedin-mcp-server is primarily Python; x-twitter-scraper is JavaScript; License: linkedin-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, x-twitter-scraper is MIT; Tags unique to linkedin-mcp-server: claude-ai, linkedin-api, mcp-server; Also covers Data & Retrieval; linkedin-mcp-server ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; To integrate MCP-compatible AI agents like Claude specifically with LinkedIn data for tasks such as job analysis or network augmentation.
- When should I choose x-twitter-scraper over linkedin-mcp-server?
- Choose x-twitter-scraper over linkedin-mcp-server when x-twitter-scraper is primarily JavaScript; linkedin-mcp-server is Python; License: x-twitter-scraper is MIT, linkedin-mcp-server is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Installation can be performed using CLI for ease of use.; Supports manual installation for when specific configurations are required or the CLI is not an option.; Tags unique to x-twitter-scraper: automation, follower-export, media-download, profile-tweets; Use x-twitter-scraper when you require advanced tweet searching capabilities that go beyond basic queries to filter and extract data more effectively from the platform.
- When should I avoid linkedin-mcp-server?
- If your project requires a proprietary solution that does not need open-source contributions For platforms or projects where support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is unnecessary or incompatible with existing workflows
- When should I avoid x-twitter-scraper?
- Avoid x-twitter-scraper if your application strictly requires adherence to Twitter's official API policies without any customization for scraping methods that could be flagged as non-compliant. Do not use this tool when the project scope is purely within social media monitoring without the need for deep data extraction or automation, as it might introduce unnecessary complexity.
- Is linkedin-mcp-server or x-twitter-scraper more popular on GitHub?
- linkedin-mcp-server has more GitHub stars (2,907 vs 176). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are linkedin-mcp-server and x-twitter-scraper open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (linkedin-mcp-server: Apache-2.0, x-twitter-scraper: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to linkedin-mcp-server or x-twitter-scraper?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at linkedin-mcp-server alternatives and x-twitter-scraper alternatives (linkedin-mcp-server markdown twin, x-twitter-scraper markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, linkedin-mcp-server or x-twitter-scraper?
- linkedin-mcp-server: Very active. x-twitter-scraper: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for linkedin-mcp-server and x-twitter-scraper?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: linkedin-mcp-server trust report; x-twitter-scraper trust report.