Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative) Connector for AI agents.

17 live capabilities

Manage your decentralized photo feed and social interactions through natural conversation.

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Why people use Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative)

Pixelfed for Decentralized Photo Sharing Management

This Connector removes those friction points. You can just tell your agent to reblog that photo or show me my latest notifications. It turns a multi-step web process into a single sentence, letting you manage your Fediverse presence in seconds.

What Vinkius changes

That it turns your Pixelfed account into a set of actionable commands for your AI agent.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

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.
Real-world use case 02

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.
Real-world use case 03

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.

Complete set · 17capabilities

The complete Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative) capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative).

Capability set01 / 05

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative).

01 Capability
Get followers
Get the list of people following your account. This helps you see who is engaging with your content.
02 Capability
Get following
See the accounts you are currently following. This is useful for auditing your social connections.
03 Capability
Get home timeline
Fetch your personal home timeline. Use this to see the latest updates from people you follow.
04 Capability
Get notifications
Retrieve your most recent notifications. This keeps you updated on likes and new followers.

Capability set02 / 05

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative).

05 Capability
Get public timeline
Browse the public timeline of your instance. This lets you see what is happening across the whole community.
06 Capability
Get status
Get the details of a specific post. Use this to look up information on a single status.
07 Capability
Get tag timeline
View posts associated with a specific hashtag. This is great for tracking niche trends.
08 Capability
Reblog status
Share a post from another user to your own feed. This helps you spread content you enjoy.

Capability set03 / 05

09—11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative).

09 Capability
Unfavourite status
Remove a like from a specific post. Use this to manage your curated interests.
10 Capability
Unfollow account
Stop following a specific user. This helps you clean up your home feed quickly.
11 Capability
Upload media
Upload an image or video to your instance. This returns a media ID for use in your next post.

Capability set04 / 05

12—14

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative).

12 Capability
Verify credentials
Check if your login details are correct. This ensures your agent has the right permissions.
13 Capability
Create status
Create a new post with text and media. You can also set the visibility for the post.
14 Capability
Delete status
Delete a post from your profile. This is useful for cleaning up your history.

Capability set05 / 05

15—17

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative).

15 Capability
Favourite status
Like a post from another user. This is the standard way to show appreciation for content.
16 Capability
Follow account
Follow a new user on the platform. This adds their content to your home feed.
17 Capability
Get account
Get details for a specific account. Use this to see bio info or account stats.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative) to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative) from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZE4VjpuN7GTs6xshDMTjhRjc2eurZs8CmLd8Od2k/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative), and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative) for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZE4VjpuN7GTs6xshDMTjhRjc2eurZs8CmLd8Od2k/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative) URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pixelfed-instagram-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZE4VjpuN7GTs6xshDMTjhRjc2eurZs8CmLd8Od2k/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative)

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative), help me...". 17 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pixelfed-instagram-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZE4VjpuN7GTs6xshDMTjhRjc2eurZs8CmLd8Od2k/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative)

Ask Copilot: "Using Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative), help me...". 17 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pixelfed-instagram-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZE4VjpuN7GTs6xshDMTjhRjc2eurZs8CmLd8Od2k/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative)

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative), help me...". 17 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pixelfed-instagram-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZE4VjpuN7GTs6xshDMTjhRjc2eurZs8CmLd8Od2k/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative)

Ask Cline: "Using Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative), help me...". 17 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add pixelfed-instagram-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZE4VjpuN7GTs6xshDMTjhRjc2eurZs8CmLd8Od2k/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative)

Ask Claude: "Using Pixelfed (Instagram Alternative), show me...". 17 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Pixelfed can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for content creators and social media managers who want to maintain a decentralized presence without the constant tab-switching. It is perfect for anyone who values Fediverse privacy but wants a faster way to manage their community.

01

Content Creator

The person who wants to keep their decentralized feed active without spending hours on a mobile app.

02

Social Media Manager

The pro managing multiple feeds who needs a unified way to check notifications and engagement.

03

Fediverse Enthusiast

The user who wants to interact with the ActivityPub network through a more streamlined interface.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 10 capabilities

Instagram (Social Media & Business)

Manage your Instagram presence via AI. publish photos and reels, analyze insights, and manage comments.

02 12 capabilities

Bluesky Social

Publish posts, follow accounts, and engage with the decentralized social network through your AI-powered workflow.

03 23 capabilities

GetStream

Build and manage scalable activity feeds and social networks. Manage activities, feeds, and follower relationships directly through your AI agent.

04 12 capabilities

ManyChat

Engage followers on Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger with chatbot flows that qualify leads and drive sales conversations.

05 10 capabilities

NiftyImages

Manage personalized images and dynamic content via NiftyImages. track images, widgets, and countdown timers directly from your AI agent.

06 12 capabilities

Ayrshare

Social media automation platform. publish posts, schedule content, and track analytics via AI.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Pixelfed connected.

Before you connect

Questions about Pixelfed.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

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 capability to upload your file and get a media ID. Then, use the create_status capability 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 capability 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.

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