About Instagram MCP Server
Instagram MCP Server is a backend for Instagram Business and Creator accounts that retrieves post metrics and account insights through the Instagram Graph API. It is intended for analyzing engagement and informing reach strategies.
Key features
- 01Retrieve post likes, comments, and reach
- 02Access Business and Creator account insights
- 03Manage Instagram account data via the API
Use cases
- 01Review engagement across Instagram posts
- 02Examine account insights to inform reach strategies
MCP support
It is presented as an MCP server for Instagram account data. Its described capabilities retrieve post metrics and insights from the Instagram Graph API.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEInstagram MCP Server
Overview
The Instagram MCP (Marketing Control Panel) Server is a backend system designed to interact with the Instagram Graph API. It allows you to fetch post data, such as engagement metrics (likes, comments, reach) for Instagram Business/Creator accounts. The server can also provide insights into user content and suggest strategies for increasing reach and engagement.
Features:
- Fetch and analyze post data (likes, comments, reach, etc.)
- Retrieve insights from Instagram Business/Creator accounts
- Simple backend to manage Instagram account data via Instagram API
Tech Stack:
- Backend: Node.js with Express.js
- Database: MongoDB / PostgreSQL (optional for storing user data)
- Instagram API: To fetch post data and engagement metrics
Setup Instructions
Prerequisites:
- Facebook Developer Account: Set up a Facebook Developer account.
- Instagram Business/Creator Account: Link Instagram to a Facebook page.
- Access Tokens: Obtain access tokens via OAuth2 for Instagram Business/Creator account access.
Installation:
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/instagram-mcp-server.git
cd instagram-mcp-server
npm install
- Create a .env file with the following:
FB_APP_ID=your_facebook_app_id
FB_APP_SECRET=your_facebook_app_secret
FB_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_facebook_access_token
INSTAGRAM_USER_ID=your_instagram_user_id
- Run the server
npm start
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