# Pixelfed MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative) MCP lets you manage your decentralized photo-sharing account using your AI agent. Post photos, engage with your followers, and check your notifications without switching tabs. It turns your Pixelfed presence into a conversational experience. ## Overview - **Category:** communication-messaging - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZE4VjpuN7GTs6xshDMTjhRjc2eurZs8CmLd8Od2k/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** photo-sharing, decentralized, activitypub, social-networking, media-upload, community-engagement ## Description Managing a decentralized photo-sharing feed like Pixelfed usually involves navigating through various web interfaces and manually tracking your interactions. This Connector changes that by letting you handle your account through a natural conversation with your AI agent. You can ask your agent to browse your home feed, look up specific hashtag trends, or check your latest notifications without ever leaving your current workspace. It is built for people who want the freedom of the Fediverse without the friction of manual navigation. By connecting this to the Vinkius catalog, you get a reliable way to keep your feed active and your community engaged. You can create new statuses with text or media, manage your following list, and interact with others by liking or reblogging content. It makes the decentralized web feel as responsive as any other modern platform. ## Tools ### get_followers Get the list of people following your account. This helps you see who is engaging with your content. ### get_following See the accounts you are currently following. This is useful for auditing your social connections. ### get_home_timeline Fetch your personal home timeline. Use this to see the latest updates from people you follow. ### get_notifications Retrieve your most recent notifications. This keeps you updated on likes and new followers. ### get_public_timeline Browse the public timeline of your instance. This lets you see what is happening across the whole community. ### get_status Get the details of a specific post. Use this to look up information on a single status. ### get_tag_timeline View posts associated with a specific hashtag. This is great for tracking niche trends. ### reblog_status Share a post from another user to your own feed. This helps you spread content you enjoy. ### unfavourite_status Remove a like from a specific post. Use this to manage your curated interests. ### unfollow_account Stop following a specific user. This helps you clean up your home feed quickly. ### upload_media Upload an image or video to your instance. This returns a media ID for use in your next post. ### verify_credentials Check if your login details are correct. This ensures your agent has the right permissions. ### create_status Create a new post with text and media. You can also set the visibility for the post. ### delete_status Delete a post from your profile. This is useful for cleaning up your history. ### favourite_status Like a post from another user. This is the standard way to show appreciation for content. ### follow_account Follow a new user on the platform. This adds their content to your home feed. ### get_account Get details for a specific account. Use this to see bio info or account stats. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Show me the latest posts from my home timeline on Pixelfed. ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved your home timeline. There are new photos from 'nature_lover' and 'tech_daily'. Would you like to see the details of the most recent post? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Post a new status saying 'Exploring the Fediverse with MCP!' with public visibility. ``` **Response:** ``` Status created successfully! Your post is now live on your Pixelfed profile with public visibility. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Check my recent notifications and tell me if I have any new followers. ``` **Response:** ``` You have 3 new notifications. 'art_fan' just followed you, and 'photo_pro' liked your latest post. Would you like to follow 'art_fan' back? ``` ## Capabilities ### Post photos and text Share new content to your profile with custom visibility settings. ### Browse feeds and trends View your home timeline or explore specific hashtags across the instance. ### Manage social connections Follow new accounts or unfollow existing ones to curate your feed. ### Track engagement Retrieve your latest notifications and see who is interacting with your posts. ### Interact with content Like, reblog, or delete posts from your account and others. ## Use Cases ### Sharing a discovery A user finds a great post and asks their agent to use `reblog_status` to share it with their own followers immediately. ### Cleaning the feed A user wants to remove some noise and asks the agent to use `unfollow_account` for three specific profiles they no longer want to see. ### Checking community activity A user asks their agent to pull the `get_public_timeline` to see what is trending on their specific instance right now. ### Researching a profile A user wants to know more about a creator and asks the agent to use `get_account` to pull their bio and stats. ## Benefits - Post content faster by using `create_status` and `upload_media` to skip the manual upload process. This lets you get your media live in seconds without navigating multiple web pages. - Keep your feed clean by quickly using `unfavourite_status` via voice or text. It makes it much easier to curate your content without constant clicking. - Monitor engagement in real-time by fetching updates with `get_notifications` without refreshing a browser. You can stay on top of new followers and likes instantly. - Discover new trends by browsing specific hashtags using `get_tag_timeline` directly through your agent. This is a great way to find new content in your niche quickly. - Manage your community by checking `get_followers` to see who is interacting with you. It helps you keep track of your growing network easily. ## How It Works The bottom line is that it turns your Pixelfed account into a set of actionable commands for your AI agent. 1. Subscribe to the Pixelfed MCP on Vinkius. 2. Enter your Pixelfed Instance URL and Personal Access Token. 3. Start sharing and interacting from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How does the Pixelfed MCP help me manage my social media?** It lets you use your AI agent to perform actions like posting, liking, and browsing feeds. You can manage your entire presence through a chat interface instead of clicking through various menus. **Can I use the Pixelfed MCP to post photos to my feed?** Yes. You can upload images and create new statuses with text or media directly through your AI agent. **How do I connect my Pixelfed account to my AI agent?** You just need to provide your Pixelfed Instance URL and your Personal Access Token within your AI client settings. **Can the Pixelfed MCP help me find new content on the Fediverse?** It can browse public timelines and specific hashtag trends, making it easy to discover new content based on your interests. **Is the Pixelfed MCP for the standard Instagram app?** No, this Connector is specifically for Pixelfed, which is a decentralized photo-sharing platform. It will not work with Instagram. **How does the Pixelfed MCP handle my notifications?** The Connector can pull your latest notifications so your agent can tell you about new followers, likes, and other interactions in real-time. **Can I use this Connector to follow other accounts automatically?** Yes, you can ask your agent to follow specific accounts or unfollow others to help keep your home feed organized. **Can I upload images and post them to my feed using the AI?** Yes! First, use the `upload_media` tool to upload your file and get a media ID. Then, use the `create_status` tool and include that ID in the `media_ids` array to publish your post. **How do I see what's trending on my Pixelfed instance?** You can use the `get_tag_timeline` tool with a specific hashtag to see related posts, or use `get_public_timeline` to see the most recent public posts across the instance. **Is it possible to manage my followers through this integration?** Absolutely. You can use `get_followers` and `get_following` to list accounts, and use `follow_account` or `unfollow_account` to manage your connections.