# CrowdTangle MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > CrowdTangle lets your AI agent monitor public social media trends and track how links are shared across platforms. It pulls data from Facebook and Instagram to identify viral content, analyze engagement, and manage account leaderboards. Use it to see what's trending in real-time and identify which public accounts are moving the needle on specific topics. ## Overview - **Category:** industry-titans - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_2qdWOB08jWzYK5Oo82fuaSdncQdLNOxfDhVT6FUl/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** social-listening, trend-tracking, viral-content, public-insights, media-monitoring, data-aggregation ## Description Imagine you're trying to figure out why a specific piece of content suddenly blew up. Usually, that involves jumping between tabs, manually checking different platforms, and trying to piece together which accounts shared a link and how many people actually interacted with it. CrowdTangle changes that by giving your agent a direct line to public social media insights. Instead of manual digging, you can just ask your agent to find the most engaging posts about a topic or see which pages are sharing a specific URL. It handles the heavy lifting of scanning Facebook and Instagram to give you a clear picture of what's actually happening online. Whether you're a journalist looking for the next big story or a marketer auditing a competitor's reach, this integration puts that data right in your chat window. It's one of the high-quality connectors available in the Vinkius catalog, making it easy to plug into your existing workflow without worrying about the underlying API complexity. You get to focus on the strategy while your agent handles the data gathering. ## Tools ### get_account_leaderboard Get a ranking of accounts in your lists based on total interactions and engagement rates. ### search_posts_by_keyword Search for posts across multiple platforms using a specific keyword to find relevant content. ### get_post_details Get a full breakdown of reactions, shares, and platform-specific metadata for a single post. ### list_monitored_lists Get a list of all the account lists you're currently tracking, including names and platform info. ### list_media_posts Find recent posts that specifically include photos or videos across supported platforms. ### list_recent_posts Pull a list of recent social media posts with content, platform IDs, and engagement metrics. ### search_tracking_lists Find specific tracking lists by searching for their titles. ### get_link_shares See which public accounts shared a specific URL along with their follower counts and interaction totals. ### get_account_details Pull metadata for your CrowdTangle account, including API limits and workspace settings. ### get_top_performing_posts Identify the highest performing posts based on actual vs. expected interaction scores. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find some viral posts about 'sustainable fashion' on Instagram. ``` **Response:** ``` I've found several high-performing posts regarding sustainable fashion on Instagram. Here are the top 3: | Account | Engagement Score | Key Content | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | EcoStyle_Daily | 8.5x | Video on recycled fabrics | | GreenWear_Co | 6.2x | Photo of new collection | | SlowFashion_Hub | 5.1x | Infographic on textile waste | Would you like me to pull the full engagement details for any of these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Who shared this link: https://example.com/new-product? ``` **Response:** ``` That link has been shared by 4 public Facebook pages recently: * **Tech Trends** (12,400 followers) * **Gadget Hub** (8,200 followers) * **Daily Deals** (45,000 followers) * **Innovation Watch** (3,100 followers) Total interactions from these shares amount to 2,150. Should I get the reaction breakdown for the largest share? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me the engagement leaderboard for my 'Competitor Brands' list. ``` **Response:** ``` Here is the current engagement leaderboard for your 'Competitor Brands' list: 1. **Brand X**: 45,200 total interactions 2. **Brand Y**: 32,100 total interactions 3. **Brand Z**: 12,400 total interactions (Down 15% this week) Brand X is currently leading the pack. Would you like to see their top-performing post from this week? ``` ## Capabilities ### Identify viral content Find posts that are overperforming based on actual versus expected interaction scores. ### Track link shares See which public pages and accounts are sharing your specific URLs. ### Monitor social trends Search for recent posts across platforms using specific keywords. ### Generate engagement leaderboards Rank accounts in your tracking lists by their total interactions and engagement rates. ### Retrieve post metrics Get a full breakdown of reactions and share history for specific posts. ## Use Cases ### Viral Trend Spotting A journalist asks the agent to find high-performing posts about 'climate change' on Instagram to find a new lead. ### Competitor Audit A marketer uses the agent to generate a leaderboard for a list of competitor accounts to see whose engagement is dipping. ### Link Impact Tracking A PR pro asks the agent to see which Facebook pages shared a specific press release link and how many interactions it got. ### Content Strategy A brand owner asks the agent to list recent media posts containing videos to see what type of visual content is trending. ## Benefits - Stop manual platform hopping by using search_posts_by_keyword to find content across multiple sites at once. - Identify high-impact content instantly with get_top_performing_posts to see what's actually going viral. - Map out your reach with get_link_shares to see exactly which public pages are boosting your URLs. - Keep tabs on the competition using get_account_leaderboard to see who's winning the engagement game. - Get deep dives into specific content with get_post_details to see reaction breakdowns and share histories. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get instant access to public social media data without leaving your chat interface. 1. Get your CrowdTangle API Token from your dashboard settings. 2. Connect the Connector to your AI client and provide the token. 3. Ask your agent to find trends or track links in plain English. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can CrowdTangle MCP track private Facebook groups?** No, this Connector only accesses public social media data. It is designed to monitor public trends, link shares, and public account engagement. **How does CrowdTangle MCP find viral content?** It identifies viral content by comparing actual engagement metrics against expected interaction scores, helping you find what is truly overperforming. **Can I use CrowdTangle MCP to see who shared my link?** Yes, you can ask your agent to identify which public accounts and pages have shared a specific URL, including their follower counts. **Can CrowdTangle MCP help with competitor research?** Absolutely. You can use it to generate engagement leaderboards for lists of competitor accounts to see who is leading the conversation. **Does CrowdTangle MCP work for both Facebook and Instagram?** Yes, it supports data retrieval for both Facebook and Instagram, along with other supported platforms, making it a great tool for multi-platform monitoring. **How do I get a CrowdTangle API Token?** Log in to your CrowdTangle dashboard, go to **Settings > API**, and you will find your API Token there. Ensure your account has API access enabled. **Which social platforms are supported?** CrowdTangle primarily supports Facebook and Instagram public data. It also tracks specific types of data from Reddit and Twitter (limited). **Can the agent see private accounts?** No, CrowdTangle only tracks public posts and data from verified pages, groups, and public accounts. Private profiles are not accessible via this API.