instagram-mcp
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSTAGRAM_ACCOUNT_ID | Yes | Instagram business account ID | |
| INSTAGRAM_API_VERSION | No | Graph API version | v19.0 |
| INSTAGRAM_ACCESS_TOKEN | Yes | Meta long-lived access token |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| get_profile_infoC | Get Instagram business profile information including followers, bio, and account details |
| get_media_postsC | Get recent media posts from Instagram account with engagement metrics |
| get_media_insightsC | Get detailed insights and analytics for a specific Instagram post |
| publish_mediaB | Upload and publish an image or video to Instagram with caption and optional location |
| publish_carouselB | Publish a carousel (album) post with 2-10 images or videos. All media must be publicly accessible URLs. |
| publish_reelC | Publish a Reel (short-form video) to Instagram. Video must be publicly accessible URL, MP4 format. |
| get_content_publishing_limitA | Check how many posts you can still publish today. Instagram limits content publishing per 24-hour period. |
| get_account_pagesB | Get Facebook pages connected to the account and their Instagram business accounts |
| get_account_insightsC | Get account-level insights and analytics for Instagram business account |
| validate_access_tokenB | Validate the Instagram API access token and check permissions |
| get_conversationsA | Get Instagram DM conversations. Requires instagram_manage_messages permission. |
| get_conversation_messagesA | Get messages from a specific Instagram DM conversation. Requires instagram_manage_messages permission. |
| send_dmA | Send Instagram direct message. Requires instagram_manage_messages with Advanced Access. Can only reply within 24 hours. |
| get_commentsB | Get comments on an Instagram post. Returns comment text, username, timestamp, and like count. |
| post_commentA | Post a top-level comment on an Instagram post. Requires instagram_manage_comments permission. |
| reply_to_commentA | Reply to a specific comment on an Instagram post. Requires instagram_manage_comments permission. |
| delete_commentA | Delete a comment on your Instagram post. Can only delete comments on your own media. |
| hide_commentA | Hide or unhide a comment on your Instagram post. Hidden comments are not visible to the public. |
| search_hashtagA | Search for an Instagram hashtag and get its ID. Use the returned ID with get_hashtag_media. |
| get_hashtag_mediaA | Get top or recent media for a hashtag. Use search_hashtag first to get the hashtag ID. |
| get_storiesC | Get current active stories on your Instagram account. Stories expire after 24 hours. |
| get_mentionsB | Get posts where your account has been tagged or @mentioned. Useful for tracking UGC. |
| business_discoveryB | Look up another public Business or Creator account's profile. Returns bio, follower count, media count, etc. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 23 tools
Most tools have distinct purposes, but there is some overlap between get_profile_info and business_discovery (both retrieve profile data) and between get_media_posts and get_hashtag_media (both fetch media). The descriptions help clarify the differences, but an agent might occasionally confuse these pairs.
Tool names follow a highly consistent verb_noun pattern throughout, such as get_comments, delete_comment, publish_media, and search_hashtag. This predictability makes it easy for agents to understand and navigate the toolset.
With 23 tools, the count is borderline high for an Instagram-focused server, potentially feeling heavy. While it covers many features, it might overwhelm agents, suggesting some consolidation could improve usability without losing functionality.
The toolset provides comprehensive coverage for Instagram business and creator workflows, including profile management, content publishing (media, carousel, reel), engagement (comments, DMs), analytics (insights), and hashtag/search operations. No significant gaps are apparent for the domain.