Instagram — Claude Code MCP: what it does, install
This MCP server links an Instagram account to AI clients for publishing, comment and DM handling, and account or media insights.
claude mcp add --transport http instagram-mcp https://api.mcp.ai/p_instagramWhat Instagram does
Instagram connects an account to Claude Code and other MCP clients. It uses the official API to publish photos, videos, carousels, Reels, and Stories, retrieve comments and direct messages, send replies, and read profile or media metrics.
The server exposes 27 tools for media, comments, conversations, and insights. Engagement requests run asynchronously: each returns a job_id, which can be checked with instagram_actions_get_job_status or instagram_actions_list_jobs. The Advanced plan adds likes, follows, story viewing, and starting a new DM conversation.
Connection is available through a Business or Creator account, or through a username and password with 2FA support. Engagement jobs run one at a time and take about ~40 s to ~2 min, so the queue is a constraint for account actions at higher volume.
What it helps with
- publish photos, videos, or Reels to Instagram
- check new comments on recent posts
- reply to a comment or an existing DM
- read reach and engagement metrics
- track an account action by
job_id
Example prompts for the agent
- Publish
launch.jpgto my Instagram with the caption “Today’s launch.” - Find new comments on my recent posts and reply to them.
- Show the reach and engagement for my Reels, then check the job status.
How to install Instagram
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http instagram-mcp https://api.mcp.ai/p_instagramPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add instagram --url https://api.mcp.ai/p_instagramConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"instagram": {
"url": "https://api.mcp.ai/p_instagram"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"instagram": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://api.mcp.ai/p_instagram"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http instagram https://api.mcp.ai/p_instagramStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about Instagram
How do I install Instagram in Claude Code?
Run these commands in order: claude mcp add --transport http instagram-mcp https://api.mcp.ai/p_instagram, then claude mcp add --transport http instagram https://api.mcp.ai/p_instagram.
What does the Instagram MCP server do?
It connects an Instagram account to an MCP client for publishing media, handling comments and DMs, and reading profile or post insights.
What kind of Instagram account is needed?
The official API connection uses a Business or Creator account. The other connection method accepts a username and password and supports 2FA.
