Instagram search and posts for AI agents, with images and videos AI-parsed to text.
Connect Remote server
claude mcp add --transport http instagram https://instapi.co/mcp --header "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_KEY>"
{
"mcpServers": {
"instagram": {
"url": "https://instapi.co/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer <YOUR_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}
{
"servers": {
"instagram": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://instapi.co/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer <YOUR_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}
Settings > Connectors > Add custom connector
URL: https://instapi.co/mcp
Replace the values in angle brackets with your own. Keys stay on your machine; we never see them.
Tools 4 found in our last check
get_startedFree, no auth. Service overview, pricing, current account status, and how to get an API key for the data tools.
instagram_searchSearch Instagram users, hashtags, and places by keyword. Costs 1 credit. Requires Authorization: Bearer sk_instapi_... on the MCP connection.
instagram_user_profilePublic profile for an Instagram username: bio, links, follower/following/post counts, verified/private/business flags, category. Works for private accounts too. Costs 1 credit (refunded if the user doesn't exist). Requires Authorization: Bearer sk_instapi_....
instagram_user_postsFetch recent posts for an Instagram username, with images and videos AI-parsed into text descriptions. Costs 1 credit. Requires Authorization: Bearer sk_instapi_.... First fetch for a user can take up to ~60s while media is analyzed; cached users return fast.
Headers
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
AuthorizationRequired, secret | Bearer sk_instapi_... API key. Get one with 10 free credits at https://instapi.co |
Details
| Endpoint | https://instapi.co/mcp (Streamable HTTP) |
| First published | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Registry name | co.instapi/instagram |
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