Socialcrawl Mcp

Name: Socialcrawl Mcp
Author: socialcrawl

@socialcrawl

About Socialcrawl Mcp

`socialcrawl-mcp` is an MCP server that connects AI agents to the [SocialCrawl API](https://socialcrawl.dev) — a unified social media data API covering 21 platforms and 108 endpoints.

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "socialcrawl": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "socialcrawl-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SOCIALCRAWL_API_KEY": "sc_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools

Discover all 21 platforms with their endpoints and capabilities

See all endpoints, required parameters, and credit costs for a platform

Make any SocialCrawl API call — profiles, posts, comments, search, analytics. Supports an optional `idempotencyKey` for retry-safe calls.

Check remaining credits and recent deduction summary. Calls `/v1/credits/balance` — costs 0 credits.

Access detailed API documentation by topic or platform

Overview

What is Socialcrawl Mcp?

Socialcrawl Mcp is an MCP server that connects AI agents to the SocialCrawl API, a unified data API covering 27 platforms and 133 endpoints. It retrieves profiles, posts, comments, search results, trending content, and analytics from social media, web research services, prediction markets, and a universal cross-platform meta-search.

How to use Socialcrawl Mcp?

Install via npm (npm install -g socialcrawl-mcp) or use npx -y socialcrawl-mcp in your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf). Set the SOCIALCRAWL_API_KEY environment variable. Then ask your AI agent in natural language — the server handles all API calls via tools like socialcrawl_request.

Key features of Socialcrawl Mcp

Connects AI agents to 27 platforms
133 endpoints across social, web, markets
Dynamic platform and endpoint discovery
Local request validation saves credits
Built-in API documentation queryable by agent
Unified response format across platforms

Use cases of Socialcrawl Mcp

Fetch a TikTok profile (e.g., @charlidamelio) with followers and engagement metrics
Search YouTube for "machine learning tutorials" and retrieve structured results
Get comments on an Instagram post by providing its URL
Compare follower counts of @mkbhd across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter
Discover available platforms and their endpoints using natural language queries

FAQ from Socialcrawl Mcp

Does Socialcrawl Mcp require an API key?

Yes, for socialcrawl_request and socialcrawl_check_balance. Discovery and documentation tools work without a key. Sign up at socialcrawl.dev for 100 free credits.