How to Use the Instagram (Social Media & Business) MCP in Claude

Q: Does Claude Desktop allow me to see Instagram (Social Media & Business) insights?

Absolutely. Use the getinsights tool to grab metrics like reach and impressions for any media ID. It gives you the cold hard numbers without the fluff.

Q: What happens if my Instagram (Social Media & Business) token expires in Claude Desktop?

Use the refreshtoken tool to extend your session. Once it runs, update your config with the new token to prevent any service interruptions.

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Automate Instagram (Social Media & Business) posts

Post high-quality content without switching tabs. Use `publish_photo` or `publish_reel` to push assets straight from your local machine to your feed. Your AI client handles the heavy lifting. Just provide a public link and your caption, and the MCP Server executes the upload instantly.

Monitor engagement with your AI client

Keep your comment section tidy using `get_comments` to scan recent activity. If you spot spam, use `delete_comment` to clear it out immediately. Draft thoughtful replies with `reply_comment` to keep your community growing. Your AI client manages the interaction flow so you stay focused on your brand.

Track performance in Claude Desktop

Get raw data on how your content performs with `get_insights`. See reach, impressions, and saves for any post to identify what actually resonates with your audience. Use `get_media` to pull your recent post history and see exactly which photos or videos drive the most engagement. It's all visible right within your chat interface.

Setup guide

Set up Instagram (Social Media & Business) MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Instagram (Social Media & Business) MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Instagram (Social Media & Business) MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under instagram-social-media-business-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "instagram-social-media-business-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Instagram (Social Media & Business) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file via Settings, Developer, and Edit Config. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save, and restart the app to see your tools.

Yes, but you must configure separate server instances for each account token. Each instance maintains its own connection to ensure your data stays separated.

Absolutely. Use the `get_insights` tool to grab metrics like reach and impressions for any media ID. It gives you the cold hard numbers without the fluff.

Your credentials remain local to your machine. The server only handles the specific API calls you trigger, keeping your authentication tokens secure in your config file.

Use the `refresh_token` tool to extend your session. Once it runs, update your config with the new token to prevent any service interruptions.

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