Bluesky Context Server vs LinkedIn MCP Server

A side-by-side comparison of two Communication servers — tools, transport, auth, maintenance, and copy-paste config for each.

	Bluesky Context Server Query your Bluesky profile, timeline, posts, likes, and search from your AI assistant. Unverified stdio (local) API key Stale TypeScript	LinkedIn MCP Server Lets agents read LinkedIn profiles, companies, jobs and messages through your own logged-in browser session. Unverified stdio (local) No auth Python
Category	Communication	Communication
Language	TypeScript	Python
Transport	stdio (local)	stdio (local)
Auth	API key	None
GitHub stars	31	2.6k
Last commit	1 year ago	1 month ago
Verified
Actively maintained
Install	`npx -y @smithery/cli install @laulauland/bluesky-context-server --client claude`	`uvx mcp-server-linkedin@latest`
Repo	Open	Open

Verdict

Pick Bluesky Context Server if you prefer its approach (query your bluesky profile, timeline, posts, likes, and search from your ai assistant).

Pick LinkedIn MCP Server if you prefer the more popular, battle-tested option, and you want zero-setup with no API key.

Add Bluesky Context Server

Install / run

npx -y @smithery/cli install @laulauland/bluesky-context-server --client claude

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bluesky-context-server": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "--experimental-strip-types",
        "/path/to/bluesky-context-server/packages/server/bin/index.ts"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BLUESKY_APP_KEY": "your-app-password-here",
        "BLUESKY_IDENTIFIER": "your-handle.bsky.social"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add LinkedIn MCP Server

Install / run

uvx mcp-server-linkedin@latest

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linkedin-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-server-linkedin@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "UV_HTTP_TIMEOUT": "300"
      }
    }
  }
}

Requires `uv` (the Python package runner). Install it from https://docs.astral.sh/uv/ if `uvx` is not found.

FAQ

Bluesky Context Server or LinkedIn MCP Server — which is better?

Pick Bluesky Context Server if you prefer its approach (query your bluesky profile, timeline, posts, likes, and search from your ai assistant). Pick LinkedIn MCP Server if you prefer the more popular, battle-tested option, and you want zero-setup with no API key.

Can I use both Bluesky Context Server and LinkedIn MCP Server?

Yes — MCP clients let you enable multiple servers at once. Add both configs to your client's mcpServers and use whichever tool fits the task.

Do Bluesky Context Server and LinkedIn MCP Server work with Claude, Cursor and Windsurf?

Both do. Copy the per-client config below into Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf.

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