How do I install the HasData Instagram MCP server?

Use the hosted streamable HTTP URL with an `x-api-key` header, or use the npm `@hasdata/instagram-mcp` and PyPI `hasdata-instagram-mcp` launchers for stdio-only clients. Set `HASDATA_API_KEY` to your HasData key when using a launcher.

Does HasData Instagram work with Cursor?

Yes, HasData Instagram works with Cursor through its MCP configuration. Add `https://mcp.hasdata.com/mcp?apis=instagram` as the server URL and provide the `x-api-key` header containing your HasData API key.

What data does the Instagram profile tool return?

The profile tool returns public account identifiers, username, name, biography, bio links, profile image URL, follower and following counts, verification status, and twelve recent posts. It accepts a handle without the `@` character.

Does the Instagram posts tool return likes and timestamps?

No, the posts tool does not return engagement counters or timestamps. It returns post identifiers, captions, type fields, permalink, image URL, alternative text, and hashtags and mentions parsed from the caption.

HasData Instagram

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Reads public Instagram profiles and recent posts by handle, returning structured profile data, captions, media details, hashtags, and mentions.

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Target File:~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hasdata-instagram": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hasdata/instagram-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HASDATA_API_KEY": "YOUR_VALUE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

HasData Instagram MCP server reads public Instagram profiles and post feeds by username through two read-only MCP tools. It connects to HasData over streamable HTTP using an API key, or through npm and PyPI launchers for stdio-only clients. Profile lookups include account metadata and twelve recent posts, while post lookups return structured post fields with hashtags and mentions parsed from captions. Reach for it when an agent needs public Instagram research without logging into or acting on an Instagram account.

Use cases

Compare follower counts and verification status across public accounts

Review recent posts from a public Instagram handle

Count hashtags across an account's recent captions

Extract mentioned accounts and bio links for research

Key features

Read public Instagram profiles by handle

Fetch recent posts with structured media metadata

Parse hashtags and mentions from captions

Return follower, following, and verification data

Support remote streamable HTTP and stdio launchers

Capabilities & Tool Schemas (3)Self-reported

Inspect callable tools, capabilities, and parameters exposed to AI agents by HasData Instagram.

hasdata_instagram_comments_getInstagramComments

Fetches the comments on a public post or reel by its URL and returns the post itself with its caption, media, `likesCount`, `commentsCount` and `timestamp`, then each comment with its text, like count, timestamp and author. 10 credits a call

hasdata_instagram_posts_getInstagramPosts

Fetches the latest posts of a public Instagram account by username (handle) and returns each post with its id, shortcode, caption, type, productType, permalink, media URLs and pixel size, like and comment counts, the posting time, plus hashtags, mentions, tagged users and carousel members. 10 credi…

hasdata_instagram_profile_getInstagramProfile

Fetches a public Instagram profile by username (handle) and returns id, full name, biography, bio links, profile picture URL, followers and following counts, the verified flag and the twelve most recent posts. 10 credits a call

How HasData Instagram works

What HasData Instagram MCP server does

HasData Instagram MCP server exposes read-only access to public Instagram data through MCP. The service accepts a profile handle and returns structured information that an agent can inspect or summarize. It does not connect to an Instagram account, publish content, modify profiles, or perform other account actions.

The profile tool returns the account ID, username, full name, biography, bio links, profile picture URL, follower and following counts, verification status, and twelve recent posts. The posts included in that response make it possible to review recent activity without immediately issuing another request.

The post-feed tool retrieves the latest posts for a public handle. Each post can include its ID, shortcode, caption, media type, product type, permalink, image URL, and alternative text. Hashtags and account mentions are returned as parsed arrays from the caption. These post records do not include engagement counters or timestamps.

How it works

The hosted endpoint uses streamable HTTP:

https://mcp.hasdata.com/mcp?apis=instagram

Requests authenticate with the x-api-key header. A profile request requires a username without the @ character. The post request is also keyed by a public username. Each call costs 10 credits, and the documented free tier provides 1,000 credits per month, equivalent to 100 calls.

A profile lookup returns twelve recent posts in the same response. To inspect a longer feed, an agent can make additional post-feed calls and combine the returned pages. Hashtags and mentions are already separated from caption text, so downstream code does not need to extract them with regular expressions.

Setup and configuration

Create a HasData API key and provide it as HASDATA_API_KEY. For clients that support remote streamable HTTP, configure the endpoint and send the key as a custom header. The repository documents direct configurations for Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, VS Code, and Gemini CLI.

Claude Desktop loads local stdio servers, so use the npm launcher @hasdata/instagram-mcp with npx, or the PyPI launcher hasdata-instagram-mcp with uvx. Both launchers read the API key from the environment. Clients with OAuth support can add the hosted URL as a connector instead of placing a key in a configuration file.

Limitations and notes

HasData Instagram MCP server only reads public account data. It is not an Instagram account connection and does not provide write operations. The post tool omits engagement counts and timestamps, while the profile response is limited to twelve recent posts. Usage is credit-based at 10 credits per call, so multi-account comparisons and longer feed reviews consume credits proportionally. The service requires an MCP client that supports streamable HTTP, custom headers, or the documented stdio launcher path.

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HasData Instagram is an MCP server that connects AI clients to public Instagram data through HasData’s hosted API. Its main tools fetch profile details and recent posts by handle, including follower counts, verification status, captions, media metadata, bio links, hashtags, and mentions. It is read-only and does not access user accounts.

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