How do I find social profile IDs?

You can use the `list_social_profiles` tool to retrieve a list of all connected social networks and their unique IDs.

Can I schedule posts for multiple profiles at once?

Yes, the `create_message` tool accepts a comma-separated list of profile IDs to post or schedule to multiple networks simultaneously.

What is the correct time format for scheduling?

You should use the ISO 8601 format (e.g., 2026-04-18T10:00:00Z) for the `scheduledSendTime` parameter.

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Hootsuite as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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About Hootsuite MCP Server

Connect your Hootsuite account to any AI agent and take full control of your social media presence through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Hootsuite as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Hootsuite data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Social Orchestration — List and monitor all your connected social media profiles (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) in one place
Message Automation — Programmatically send or schedule messages to multiple social networks simultaneously with precision
Content Pipeline — Monitor outbound message history and track scheduled posts to dynamically adjust your social calendar
Media Management — Create upload URLs to facilitate automated posting of rich image and video content across platforms
Organization Insights — Retrieve detailed team and organization structures to manage collaborative social workflows

The Hootsuite MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 10 Hootsuite tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Hootsuite through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning content-scheduling, social-monitoring, brand-mentions, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create_media_upload

Requires the file size in bytes and the correct MIME type (e.g., image/jpeg or video/mp4). Generate a media upload URL

create_message

Requires the message text and a list of target social profile IDs. Optional: scheduledSendTime in ISO 8601 format. Send or schedule a new social media message

delete_scheduled_message

Requires the unique message ID obtained from outbound lists. Delete a scheduled message

get_member_info

Use this to verify the identity and permissions of the current user. Retrieve current Hootsuite member details

get_social_profile

Includes network type, account name, and connectivity status. Get details for a specific social profile

list_organization_members

Includes member names, emails, and roles within that organization. List members within an organization

list_organization_teams

Teams are used to group members and social profiles for collaborative management. List teams within an organization

list_organizations

Organizations serve as the primary administrative unit for managing teams and social profiles. List all Hootsuite organizations

list_outbound_messages

Useful for monitoring sent posts or reviewing upcoming scheduled content. Retrieve a list of outbound messages

list_social_profiles

) that the authenticated member has permission to manage. This is required to obtain profile IDs for scheduling messages. List all accessible social profiles

Connect Hootsuite to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Hootsuite into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session

Start using Hootsuite

Ask Claude: "Using Hootsuite, show me...". 10 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Hootsuite MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Hootsuite through the Model Context Protocol.

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Hootsuite tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

Hootsuite + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Hootsuite MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed Hootsuite tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Hootsuite nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe Hootsuite outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Hootsuite status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Hootsuite in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Hootsuite immediately.

"List all my social media profiles in Hootsuite."

"Schedule a post with text 'Excited for our product launch!' for tomorrow at 10 AM."

"Check my outbound messages for the last 24 hours."

Troubleshooting Hootsuite MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Hootsuite to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Hootsuite + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Hootsuite MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.