Instagram Creator MCP

mcp-name: io.github.wmarceau/instagram-creator

Instagram automation tools for Claude via MCP (Model Context Protocol). Post images, Reels, carousels, Stories, and track analytics.

Features

• Post Images: Single image posts with captions and hashtags
• Carousels: Multi-image posts (2-10 images)
• Reels: Video posts with cover images
• Stories: Image or video Stories
• Analytics: Post insights and engagement metrics
• Comments: Read and reply to comments
• Account Stats: Follower count, post count

Installation

pip install instagram-creator-mcp

Setup

Prerequisites

1. Facebook Business Account
2. Instagram Professional Account (Business or Creator)
3. Meta Developer App with Instagram Graph API

1. Create Meta App

1. Go to Meta for Developers
2. Create a new app (Business type)
3. Add Instagram Graph API product
4. Add Facebook Login product

2. Connect Instagram Account

1. In your Meta App, go to Instagram > Basic Display
2. Add your Instagram account
3. Generate a User Access Token

3. Get Long-Lived Token

Short-lived tokens expire in 1 hour. Get a long-lived token (60 days):

curl -X GET "https://graph.facebook.com/v18.0/oauth/access_token?grant_type=fb_exchange_token&client_id={app-id}&client_secret={app-secret}&fb_exchange_token={short-lived-token}"

4. Set Environment Variable

export INSTAGRAM_ACCESS_TOKEN="your_long_lived_token"

Tools

Tool	Description
post_image	Post single image to feed
post_carousel	Post multi-image carousel (2-10)
post_reel	Post video Reel
post_story	Post to Stories
get_post_insights	Get engagement metrics
get_account_stats	Follower/following count
get_recent_posts	List recent posts
get_comments	Get post comments
reply_to_comment	Reply to a comment

Usage Examples

Post an Image

{
  "tool": "post_image",
  "arguments": {
    "image_url": "https://example.com/image.jpg",
    "caption": "Check out my latest workout routine!",
    "hashtags": ["fitness", "workout", "gym", "motivation"]
  }
}

Post a Reel

{
  "tool": "post_reel",
  "arguments": {
    "video_url": "https://example.com/video.mp4",
    "caption": "Quick tip for better form",
    "hashtags": ["fitness", "reels", "tips"],
    "share_to_feed": true
  }
}

Post a Carousel

{
  "tool": "post_carousel",
  "arguments": {
    "image_urls": [
      "https://example.com/image1.jpg",
      "https://example.com/image2.jpg",
      "https://example.com/image3.jpg"
    ],
    "caption": "My transformation journey - swipe to see!",
    "hashtags": ["transformation", "progress", "fitness"]
  }
}

Important Notes

Media URL Requirements

Instagram Graph API requires media to be hosted at publicly accessible URLs. Options:

• Use cloud storage (S3, Google Cloud Storage)
• Use a CDN
• Use a temporary file hosting service

Rate Limits

• Content Publishing: 25 posts per 24-hour period
• API Calls: 200 calls per hour per user

Permissions Required

Your access token needs these permissions:

• instagram_basic
• instagram_content_publish
• pages_show_list
• pages_read_engagement

Environment Variables

Variable	Required	Description
INSTAGRAM_ACCESS_TOKEN	Yes	Graph API access token
INSTAGRAM_ACCOUNT_ID	No	Business Account ID (auto-detected)

Claude Desktop Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "instagram-creator": {
      "command": "instagram-creator-mcp",
      "env": {
        "INSTAGRAM_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

License

MIT