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Instagram MCP by InsightfulPipe

by Insightful-Pipeversion 1.0.0i★ –iRuns in the cloud
Registry namecom.insightfulpipe/instagram

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

Hosted Instagram MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor, with each action switched per account.

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

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What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

  • Connection: Runs in the cloud
  • Transport: Streamable HTTP
  • Category: Marketing & social media

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

  • Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
  • Runs on the maker’s server: what you ask it goes through their server.
  • The registry lists no key to fill in.

You need

Which app do you use?

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Works in Claude on the web, desktop and mobile:

  1. Open Settings → Connectors
  2. Press Add custom connector
  3. Paste the address below and press Add
  4. If it asks you to sign in, sign in with the maker
SettingsConnectors1+ Add2https://…3
https://instagram.insightfulmcp.com/

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add --transport http instagram https://instagram.insightfulmcp.com/

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "instagram": {
      "url": "https://instagram.insightfulmcp.com/"
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "instagram": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://instagram.insightfulmcp.com/"
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

ChatGPT connects only to servers on the internet:

  1. Open ChatGPT on the web → Settings → Connectors (Apps)
  2. Press Create or Add (some plans need Developer mode under Advanced first)
  3. Paste the address below, give it a name and save
  4. If it asks you to sign in, sign in with the maker
SettingsConnectors1+ Create2https://…3
https://instagram.insightfulmcp.com/

Menu names can differ slightly by plan and over time.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

We have not read this server’s tool list yet; we check endpoints in rotation.

Basic checksi

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  • ✓ Pass

    Maker matches the repo

    The registry name was verified against the domain insightfulpipe.com (the registry checks domain ownership)

  • … Not checked yet

    Still maintained

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    Has a licence

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    Endpoint responds

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    Sign-in with OAuth

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    No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

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Compared with others in Marketing & social mediai

  • More stars than 0% of the other 2980 servers in this category
  • Published to the registry more recently than 65% of the other 2980 servers in this category
  • Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 2980 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Instagram MCP by InsightfulPipe safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs in the maker’s cloud. Connect over the internet with nothing to install, but what you send passes through the maker’s servers.

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (1.0.0) reached the registry 17 days ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. It connects by URL, so apps that accept remote MCP servers work too, such as ChatGPT in developer mode.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: MCP YouTube Transcript, Google Analytics MCP, BibiGPT YouTube Video Summarizer

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README from the maker

Open the README

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Instagram MCP Server by Insightful Pipe

Connect Instagram Business accounts to AI assistants for analytics and content management.

Part of the Insightful Pipe MCP Server Collection — The Instagram MCP server enables Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other AI assistants to analyze your Instagram performance. Monitor engagement, track follower growth, publish content, and get AI-powered content recommendations.

MCP Server URL

https://instagram.insightfulmcp.com/

What is Instagram MCP?

Instagram MCP is a remote Model Context Protocol server that connects your Instagram Business or Creator account to AI assistants. This integration allows you to:

  • Query Instagram analytics using natural language
  • Analyze post, Story, and Reels performance
  • Track follower growth and audience demographics
  • Publish posts and manage comments

Installation

Claude
  1. Copy the MCP Server URL: https://instagram.insightfulmcp.com/
  2. Open Claude Connectors Settings
  3. Scroll to the bottom and click Add custom connector
  4. Paste the URL and click Add
  5. Click Connect and sign in to InsightfulPipe if asked. Claude then lists the connector as connected.
ChatGPT

Custom MCP servers are added through ChatGPT's Developer mode. Availability depends on your ChatGPT plan, and workspace admins may need to allow it.

  1. Turn on Developer mode in ChatGPT settings
  2. Create a new app for a remote MCP server and paste the URL: https://instagram.insightfulmcp.com/
  3. Sign in to InsightfulPipe if asked. The connection finishes as soon as you are signed in.

See OpenAI's guide: Developer mode and MCP apps in ChatGPT

Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http instagram https://instagram.insightfulmcp.com/
Cursor

Add the server to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (one project):

{

"mcpServers": { "instagram": { "url": "https://instagram.insightfulmcp.com/" } } }

When Cursor shows Needs authentication, click Connect and sign in to InsightfulPipe if asked.

Available Actions

19 actions: 11 read, 8 write.

Read Actions (11)
ActionDescription
get_account_insightsGet account-level insights and analytics
get_business_discoveryGet profile info and recent public media for another Instagram Business or Creator account by username
get_comment_by_idGet details for a specific comment by ID
get_comment_repliesGet replies to a specific comment
get_mediaList recent media posts for the Instagram account
get_media_by_idGet details for a specific media post
get_media_commentsGet comments on an Instagram media post
get_media_container_statusGet the processing status for one Instagram media container
get_media_insightsGet insights for a specific media post
get_profileGet Instagram business profile information
get_storiesList current stories for the Instagram account
Write Actions (8)
ActionDescription
create_commentCreate a new comment on an Instagram media post
create_media_containerCreate exactly one validated Instagram media container
delete_commentDelete a comment from Instagram media
hide_commentHide or unhide a comment on Instagram media
publish_mediaPublish exactly one finished Instagram media container
publish_postCompatibility action for a complete validated Instagram publish sequence
reply_to_commentReply to a comment on Instagram media
toggle_media_commentsEnable or disable comments on Instagram media

Control What Your AI Can Do

You decide what AI agents can do with each connected account:

  • Turn individual actions on or off for every connected account, so agents only see the actions you allow.
  • Connect as Read-only or Read & Write. A read-only connection can only enable read actions.
  • Destructive actions stay off by default. Actions such as deletes are disabled until an admin enables them.
  • Team access per account. Restricted team members only use the accounts they are granted, with the read actions enabled on them.

Usage Examples

Profile Performance
"How is my Instagram performing this week?"
Content Analysis
"Which of my Instagram posts got the most engagement this month?"
Audience Insights
"What are my Instagram audience demographics?"
Best Posting Times
"When are my followers most active on Instagram?"
Publish Content
"Publish this image to Instagram with the caption 'New product launch!'"

Supported Instagram Features

  • Feed Posts - Photo and carousel analytics
  • Instagram Reels - Short-form video performance
  • Instagram Stories - 24-hour content insights
  • Profile Analytics - Account-level metrics
  • Audience Insights - Follower demographics

Supported Metrics

MetricDescription
FollowersTotal follower count
ReachUnique accounts reached
ImpressionsTotal content views
Engagement RateInteractions / reach
Profile VisitsProfile page views
Website ClicksLink taps
SavesContent bookmarks
SharesContent shares

Why Instagram MCP?

For Content Creators
  • Understand your audience - Deep demographic insights
  • Optimize content - Data-driven posting strategy
  • Track growth - Monitor follower milestones
For Brands
  • Brand awareness - Track reach and impressions
  • Engagement monitoring - Measure audience connection
For Social Media Managers
  • Content management - Publish and moderate from AI
  • Automated reporting - Generate performance reports
  • Client communication - Easy-to-explain insights

Security & Privacy

  • Meta Official API - Instagram Graph API
  • OAuth 2.0 - Secure authentication
  • Granular permissions - Control read vs write access
  • Business/Creator only - Personal accounts not supported

Pricing

The Instagram MCP server is included in every InsightfulPipe plan, together with all other MCP servers and the CLI. Plans start at $29.99/month, and you can try it for 7 days. See insightfulpipe.com/pricing for current plans.

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Resources

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License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

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