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Instagram MCP server

Instagram has an official MCP server: Manage Meta developer apps: settings, webhooks, app review and API health. Below are all 2 servers with the setup for 13 clients: Claude Code, Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, Codex, Gemini CLI and more. Checked 2026-10-24 against each project's own repo, docs and the official MCP Registry.

Meta Social Technologies

Official · MetaRemote

Manage Meta developer apps: settings, webhooks, app review and API health.

★ 16pushed 2026-10-11MIThttps://mcp.facebook.com/devtoolsdocs

Run in a terminal, then /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in. Add --scope project to share it via .mcp.json. docs

claude mcp add --transport http meta-social-technologies https://mcp.facebook.com/devtools

Meta Ads (Pipeboard)

CommunityRemote

Create and manage Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns and read their performance.

★ 1.3kpushed 2026-10-20https://meta-ads.mcp.pipeboard.co/

Run in a terminal, then /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in. Add --scope project to share it via .mcp.json. docs

claude mcp add --transport http meta-ads https://meta-ads.mcp.pipeboard.co/

Which one to pick

  • Start with Meta Social Technologies: it's maintained by Meta and follows its API.
  • A remote server (Meta Social Technologies and Meta Ads (Pipeboard)) needs no install and signs you in with OAuth. It's also the only kind ChatGPT and claude.ai can use.

FAQ

Is there an official Instagram MCP server?+

Yes: Meta Social Technologies, maintained by Meta. There is also 1 community server: Meta Ads (Pipeboard).

How do I connect Instagram to Claude?+

In Claude Code run: claude mcp add --transport http meta-social-technologies https://mcp.facebook.com/devtools, then /mcp to sign in. In Claude Desktop or claude.ai, go to Customize > Connectors > Add > Add custom connector and paste https://mcp.facebook.com/devtools.

How do I use the Instagram MCP server in Cursor or VS Code?+

Open the Cursor or VS Code tab on the server above: it has the exact mcp.json entry and a one-click install link. The same server also works in Claude Code, Claude Desktop / claude.ai, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code and Codex.

Can I use the Instagram MCP server in ChatGPT?+

ChatGPT connects to remote MCP servers only. Meta Social Technologies and Meta Ads (Pipeboard) have a hosted URL: at chatgpt.com/plugins choose + > Add custom MCP server, paste the URL and create it as a plugin.

Is it safe to give an AI agent access to Instagram?+

Start with the official server, a read-only or test account and approval prompts on for anything that writes. Content the agent reads from Instagram (tickets, messages, pages) can carry prompt-injection instructions, so don't auto-approve actions.

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