What is Instagram MCP?

It's an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that connects Instagram to your AI, giving the agent tools to act on your data, through a single remote link.

Which AI clients does it work with?

Any MCP-compatible client: Claude (web, desktop and mobile), Cursor, ChatGPT with connectors, OpenClaw and other agents.

No. Paste the remote URL into your client, authenticate once, and you're done. No packages to install, no code to write.

Is it secure? Can the AI change my data?

Access is authorized by you and can be revoked anytime. Permissions follow what Instagram exposes; you approve them when connecting.

Is my customers' data stored on mcp.ai?

No. Whatever Instagram returns passes through our infrastructure solely to reach the AI assistant you chose, and that content is not stored. By design we don't persist tool-call payloads: the log keeps metadata only (which tool, timestamp, status, duration, size and a hash of the arguments). Your credentials are stored encrypted and you can revoke the connection at any time. Retention periods and details are in the Privacy Policy at mcp.ai/privacy.

Is my data used to train AI models?

No. Nothing that flows through the connector is used to train or improve AI models, nor shared with third parties for that purpose. The conversation itself, meaning your prompts and the AI's answers, is processed by the AI provider you choose (Claude, ChatGPT and the like), under their own privacy policy.

How much does it cost?

You start free and upgrade when you need more usage. Billing and limits are managed in your mcp.ai account.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Plans are monthly and can be cancelled at any time, with no lock-in.

Instagram MCP Server and REST API

Instagram

Publish photos, videos, carousels, Reels and Stories, manage comments and direct messages, and read profile and media insights through the official API. With the Advanced plan you also like posts, follow and unfollow, and list and view other profiles' stories. Connect in 2 clicks (Business or Creator account) or with username and password, which supports 2FA.

Install in your client

MCP server URL

https://api.mcp.ai/p_instagram

Secure connection via OAuth 2.0

Tools (27)

For developers

API & agent docs

Machine-readable docs to plug this server into an agent or call it over REST.

Skill (how to use)

Markdown: use via MCP or via the direct REST API.

Open

llms.txt

Agent-readable spec of this server.

Open

For agents

Install prompt — paste into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any MCP agent and it sets itself up.

Open

Postman collection

Import the REST API into Postman.

Download

Guides

Guides and tutorials

Step-by-step walkthroughs with copy-paste prompts.

Needs your own key

Como oferecer um MCP dentro do seu produto

Cada usuário do seu app conecta a conta dele: connect sessions com client_ref, webhook de conexão, leitura por API e as páginas de conexão no seu domínio.

Guides

Needs your own key

Cada usuário do seu app com o MCP dele

Em vez de consumir a API no seu backend, cada usuário final pluga o MCP dele no Claude/ChatGPT: toolkit e convite por usuário, isolamento de fábrica e a URL no seu domínio.

Guides

FAQ

Instagram

Tools (27)

API & agent docs

Guides and tutorials

Como oferecer um MCP dentro do seu produto

Cada usuário do seu app com o MCP dele

Frequently asked questions

Example prompts

Instagram

Tools (27)

instagram_actions_followFollow one or more Instagram users by @username. Returns a job_id.

instagram_actions_get_job_statusGet the status/progress/result of a previously started action by its job_id.

instagram_actions_likeLike one or more Instagram posts, addressed by post URL or shortcode (NOT the numeric media id the official API returns). Returns a job_id; poll instagram_actions_get_job_status.

instagram_actions_like_commentLike one or more comments. Each comment_id MUST come from instagram_actions_list_comments. The id returned by the official instagram_get_ig_media_comments belongs to a different namespace and is rejec

instagram_actions_list_accountsList the Instagram accounts connected to this install — id, username, label.

instagram_actions_list_commentsList the comments on a post, addressed by URL or shortcode. Returns each comment_id in the form that instagram_actions_like_comment accepts. The official API returns a DIFFERENT id that is not accepte

instagram_actions_list_jobsList recent action jobs for the connected account, optionally filtered by status.

instagram_actions_list_storiesList a specific user's currently available stories (read-only, does not mark as seen). Returns a job_id (or the result inline when wait=true).

instagram_actions_send_messageSend the FIRST direct message to someone who has never messaged this account (the official API cannot do this). One recipient per call, low daily cap. Returns a job_id.

instagram_actions_unfollowUnfollow one or more Instagram users by @username. Returns a job_id.

instagram_actions_view_storyWatch (mark as seen) the stories of one or more profiles. Omit `targets` to watch the home tray. Returns a job_id.

instagram_create_carousel_containerCreate a draft carousel post with multiple images/videos before publishing. Instagram requires carousels to have between 2 and 10 media items. Container creation_ids expire in under 24 hours, so publi

instagram_get_conversationGet details about a specific Instagram DM conversation (participants, etc). Requires a Business or Creator account with Instagram messaging permissions; personal accounts will return permission errors

instagram_get_ig_mediaGet a published Instagram Media object (photo, video, story, reel, or carousel). Use when you need to retrieve detailed information about a specific Instagram post including engagement metrics, captio

instagram_get_ig_media_commentsTool to retrieve comments on an Instagram media object. Use when you need to fetch comments from a specific Instagram post, photo, video, or carousel owned by the connected Business/Creator account. S

instagram_get_ig_media_insightsTool to get insights and metrics for Instagram media objects (photos, videos, reels, carousel albums). Use when you need to retrieve performance data such as views, reach, likes, comments, saves, and

instagram_get_ig_user_mediaGet Instagram user's media collection (posts, photos, videos, reels, carousels). Use when you need to retrieve all media published by an Instagram Business or Creator account with support for paginati

instagram_get_user_infoGet Instagram Business Account info including profile details and statistics. Use "me" to query your own authenticated account, or provide the numeric Business Account ID of an account you manage. NOT

instagram_get_user_insightsGet Instagram account-level insights and analytics (profile views, reach, follower count, etc.). Requires a Business or Creator account; personal accounts are not supported. Returned timestamps are in

instagram_list_all_conversationsList all Instagram DM conversations for the authenticated user. Requires a Business/Creator account with messaging permissions; personal accounts return empty results. Response conversations are neste

instagram_list_all_messagesList all messages from a specific Instagram DM conversation. Requires a Business or Creator account with messaging permissions; personal accounts return empty results. Response data is nested under da

instagram_mark_seenMark Instagram DM messages as read/seen for a specific user. Sends a 'mark_seen' sender action to indicate messages from the specified recipient have been read. Marking as seen is visible to the other

instagram_post_ig_comment_repliesTool to create a reply to an Instagram comment. Use when you need to reply to a specific comment on an Instagram post owned by a Business or Creator account. The reply must be 300 characters or less,

instagram_post_ig_user_mediaTool to create a media container for Instagram posts. Use this to create a container for images, videos, Reels, or carousels. This is the first step in Instagram's two-step publishing process - after

instagram_post_ig_user_media_publishTool to publish a media container to an Instagram Business account. This action automatically waits for the container to finish processing before publishing. Instagram enforces an account-specific con

instagram_send_imageSend an image via Instagram DM to a specific user. Each send modifies inbox state; avoid bulk or automated sends without explicit user approval.

instagram_send_text_messageSend a text message to an Instagram user via DM in an existing conversation. Cannot initiate new DM threads — a prior conversation must exist. Requires an Instagram Business or Creator account with me

API & agent docs

Guides and tutorials

Como oferecer um MCP dentro do seu produto

Cada usuário do seu app com o MCP dele

Frequently asked questions

What is Instagram MCP?

Which AI clients does it work with?

Do I need to code?

Is it secure? Can the AI change my data?

Is my customers' data stored on mcp.ai?

Is my data used to train AI models?

How much does it cost?

Can I cancel anytime?

Example prompts