• NOTIFICATIONS
  • FOLLOWERS
  • ACCOUNT
  • HUMAN

How to track notifications and followers with your AI

Connect Pixelfed to your agent once. From there, your AI handles the heavy lifting of monitoring your social activity.

Ask AI about this page

Short answer

Can my AI track my Pixelfed activity?

Yes. Your agent uses Pixelfed tools to pull your latest notifications, follower lists, and profile details. You'll get clear summaries of your recent engagement and new connections.

Where your data lands.

The outcomes of your requests.

Your agent turns Pixelfed data into these specific results.

NOTIFICATIONS

Activity summaries

The agent uses get_notifications to see what's happening. You get a list of recent likes and mentions.

FOLLOWERS

New connection alerts

By running get_followers, your AI identifies who recently joined your network. You can ask for a list of new users.

ACCOUNT

Profile snapshots

The agent pulls your profile info via get_account. This helps the AI understand your bio and follower counts.

HUMAN

Manual interaction

The AI only reads your data. You still need to log in to Pixelfed to post photos or reply to comments yourself.

The workflow

What your AI does when activity arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your Pixelfed account and your chat window.

  1. Check account status

    The agent looks at your profile to establish context like your username and current stats.

    get_account

  2. Scan for updates

    It pulls your latest notifications to see recent likes or mentions.

    get_notifications

  3. Identify new users

    The agent checks your follower list to see if anyone new has followed you.

    get_followers

  4. Report findings

    The AI presents the gathered information in your chat, highlighting relevant updates.

    get_notificationsget_followers

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with your Pixelfed data.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the specific account names or notification types to fit your needs.

Pixelfed Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZE4VjpuN7GTs6xshDMTjhRjc2eurZs8CmLd8Od2k/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Pixelfed capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pixelfed-instagram-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZE4VjpuN7GTs6xshDMTjhRjc2eurZs8CmLd8Od2k/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Check my Pixelfed notifications and tell me who liked my last post.

  • Who are my newest followers on Pixelfed?

  • Summarize my Pixelfed account details and recent activity.

  • List all the notifications I've received in the last few hours on Pixelfed.

  • Claude
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  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Pixelfed once, then ask.

Follow the link to authorize the connection. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and the full tool list lives on the Connector page.

Connect Pixelfed to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can my AI post photos to Pixelfed?

    No. This MCP only provides tools to read notifications, followers, and account data. You must use the Pixelfed app to upload content.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete my posts?

    No. The available tools are strictly for retrieving information. Your AI cannot modify or delete any data on your account.

  • 03

    How often does the AI check for new followers?

    The AI only checks when you specifically ask it to. It does not run in the background on its own.

  • 04

    Does the AI see my private messages?

    No. The tools are limited to account info, followers, and general notifications. It cannot access your direct messages.

  • 05

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as your client is MCP-compatible, such as Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • More questions about Pixelfed? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Pixelfed Connector can do

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