Overview
What is Instagram MCP Server?
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that fetches Instagram posts using Chrome's existing login session. It is built for developers who want to programmatically retrieve Instagram data without additional authentication, relying on an already-authenticated Chrome profile.
How to use Instagram MCP Server?
Install dependencies with npm install, build with npm run build, then run with CHROME_USER_DATA_DIR=/path/to/chrome/profile npm start. The server exposes the get_instagram_posts tool, which accepts a required username, and optional limit, saveDir, and delayBetweenPosts parameters.
Key features of Instagram MCP Server
- Modular architecture with clear separation of concerns
- Type-safe implementation using TypeScript
- Improved error handling and standardized error codes
- Configurable through environment variables
- JSON-RPC 2.0 compliant communication
- Automatic media downloading and metadata generation
Use cases of Instagram MCP Server
- Fetch recent posts from any public Instagram profile
- Automatically download media files and generate metadata
- Generate SEO-friendly descriptions for Instagram content
- Integrate Instagram data into AI workflows via MCP
FAQ from Instagram MCP Server
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