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Instagram MCP server

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Instagram MCP — 23 tools for Instagram Graph API: posts, DMs, stories, reels, analytics.

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Instagram tools (23, 6 write)

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  • business_discovery

    Look up another public Business or Creator account's profile. Returns bio, follower count, media count, etc.

  • delete_commentwrite action

    Delete a comment on your Instagram post. Can only delete comments on your own media.

  • get_account_insights

    Get account-level insights and analytics for Instagram business account

  • get_account_pages

    Get Facebook pages connected to the account and their Instagram business accounts

  • get_comments

    Get comments on an Instagram post. Returns comment text, username, timestamp, and like count.

  • get_content_publishing_limit

    Check how many posts you can still publish today. Instagram limits content publishing per 24-hour period.

  • get_conversation_messages

    Get messages from a specific Instagram DM conversation. Requires instagram_manage_messages permission.

  • get_conversations

    Get Instagram DM conversations. Requires instagram_manage_messages permission.

  • get_hashtag_media

    Get top or recent media for a hashtag. Use search_hashtag first to get the hashtag ID.

  • get_media_insights

    Get detailed insights and analytics for a specific Instagram post

  • get_media_posts

    Get recent media posts from Instagram account with engagement metrics

  • get_mentions

    Get posts where your account has been tagged or @mentioned. Useful for tracking UGC.

  • get_profile_info

    Get Instagram business profile information including followers, bio, and account details

  • get_stories

    Get current active stories on your Instagram account. Stories expire after 24 hours.

  • hide_comment

    Hide or unhide a comment on your Instagram post. Hidden comments are not visible to the public.

  • post_commentwrite action

    Post a top-level comment on an Instagram post. Requires instagram_manage_comments permission.

  • publish_carouselwrite action

    Publish a carousel (album) post with 2-10 images or videos. All media must be publicly accessible URLs.

  • publish_mediawrite action

    Upload and publish an image or video to Instagram with caption and optional location

  • publish_reelwrite action

    Publish a Reel (short-form video) to Instagram. Video must be publicly accessible URL, MP4 format.

  • reply_to_comment

    Reply to a specific comment on an Instagram post. Requires instagram_manage_comments permission.

  • search_hashtag

    Search for an Instagram hashtag and get its ID. Use the returned ID with get_hashtag_media.

  • send_dmwrite action

    Send Instagram direct message. Requires instagram_manage_messages with Advanced Access. Can only reply within 24 hours.

  • validate_access_token

    Validate the Instagram API access token and check permissions

Public scan report

scanner v0.1.10 · 2026-09-27 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it

no findings
  • Code scan7 source files scanned25/25
  • –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
  • –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
  • Auth qualitystatic API keys via environment variables6/15
  • Maintenancelast push 15 days ago15/15
  • Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner7/10
Overall 82/100. Components that don't apply are left out of the denominator. Any critical finding is an F.RubricAppeal a findingJSON

How Instagram compares

Against every graded MCP server, from our own scans and uptime checks. Updated after each scan run.

Safety score
82/100
higher than 63% of 48,255 servers
Tools
23
the typical server has 7
Tools that change things
26%
typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break
GitHub stars
42
more than 93% of 28,688 servers
Downloads a week
139
more than 70% of 12,191 servers with a package

What its tools let an agent do: 16 read · 1 delete · 6 send or post

Install Instagram in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code

Runs npx -y @mcpware/instagram-mcp on your machine. Read the scan report first; the gateway never runs local packages.

claude mcp add instagram-mcp -- npx -y @mcpware/instagram-mcp
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What the publisher says

From the Instagram repository's README, as published. We do not edit it. Read it on GitHub

@mcpware/instagram-mcp

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides seamless integration with Instagram's Graph API, enabling AI applications to interact with Instagram Business accounts programmatically.

Features

🔧 Tools (Model-controlled)

  • Get Profile Info: Retrieve Instagram business profile details
  • Get Media Posts: Fetch recent posts from an Instagram account
  • Get Media Insights: Retrieve engagement metrics for specific posts
  • Publish Media: Upload and publish images/videos to Instagram
  • Get Account Pages: List Facebook pages connected to the account
  • Get Conversations: List Instagram DM conversations (requires Advanced Access)
  • Get Conversation Messages: Read messages from specific conversations (requires Advanced Access)
  • Send DM: Reply to Instagram direct messages (requires Advanced Access)

📊 Resources (Application-controlled)

  • Profile Data: Access to profile information including follower counts, bio, etc.
  • Media Feed: Recent posts with engagement metrics
  • Insights Data: Detailed analytics for posts and account performance

💬 Prompts (User-controlled)

  • Analyze Engagement: Pre-built prompt for analyzing post performance
  • Content Strategy: Template for generating content recommendations
  • Hashtag Analysis: Prompt for hashtag performance evaluation

Prerequisites

  1. Instagram Business Account: Must be connected to a Facebook Page
  2. Facebook Developer Account: Required for API access
  3. Access Token: Long-lived access token with appropriate permissions
  4. Python 3.10+: For running the MCP server (required by MCP dependencies)

Required Instagram API Permissions

Standard Access (available immediately):

  • instagram_basic
  • instagramcontentpublish
  • instagrammanageinsights
  • instagrammanagecomments
  • pagesshowlist
  • pagesreadengagement
  • pagesmanagemetadata
  • pagesreaduser_content
  • business_management

Advanced Access (requires Meta App Review):

  • instagrammanagemessages - Required for Direct Messaging features

⚠️ Instagram DM Features: Reading and sending Instagram direct messages requires Advanced Access approval from Meta. See INSTAGRAMDMSETUP.md for the App Review process.

🔑 How to Get Instagram API Credentials

📖 Quick Start: See AUTHENTICATION_GUIDE.md for a 5-minute setup guide!

This section provides a step-by-step guide to obtain the necessary credentials for the Instagram MCP server.

Step 1: Set Up Instagram Business Account

  1. Convert to Business Account (if not already):
  • Open Instagram app → Settings → Account → Switch to Professional Account
  • Choose "Business" → Select a category → Complete setup
  1. Connect to Facebook Page:
  • Go to Instagram Settings → Account → Linked Accounts → Facebook
  • Connect to an existing Facebook Page or create a new one
  • Important: The Facebook Page must be owned by you

Step 2: Create Facebook App

Shortened. The full README is on GitHub.

Nothing above is checked by us. What we check is on the safety report.

Instagram: common questions

Is Instagram MCP server safe?
Mostly: it is graded B (82/100). Read the Instagram safety report
How do I install Instagram?
It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.
Does Instagram need an API key?
Yes. The registry entry asks for INSTAGRAM_ACCESS_TOKEN.
Is Instagram maintained?
The last commit was 52 days ago (2026-09-13). The latest release is v1.0.4.
How does Instagram compare with other MCP servers?
safety score 82/100 (higher than 63% of 48,255 servers); tools 23 (the typical server has 7); tools that change things 26% (typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break). Full comparison.

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