INSSIST vs Upload Post
A side-by-side look at the INSSIST and Upload Post MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose INSSIST for social media work as a local process; choose Upload Post for social media as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose INSSIST when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
INSSIST_MCP_PORT, INSSIST_MCP_HOME. - You want tools like
account_info, account_switch, antibot_export.
Choose Upload Post when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
UPLOAD_POST_API_KEY, UPLOAD_POST_MAX_INLINE_MB. - You want tools like
upload_video, upload_photos, upload_text.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Media | Social Media |
| Quality signal | 67/100 · Great | 65/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | Freemium | BYOK (pay the provider) |
| Required env vars | INSSIST_MCP_PORTINSSIST_MCP_HOME | UPLOAD_POST_API_KEYUPLOAD_POST_MAX_INLINE_MB |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 31 | 11 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 60 | 57 |
| Full listing | View INSSIST | View Upload Post |
Tools & capabilities
INSSIST tools 60
account_infoList connected browser instances, the account each is logged into, other available accounts, and the default target. `proTrialDaysLeft` > 0 means PRO write tools answer for that many more days.account_switchSwitch the browser profile to another logged-in account (see account_info). Later calls act as it; reloads open Instagram tabs. Switching to the active account is a no-op.antibot_exportExport the full antibot follower analysis (risk + type per follower) to a CSV file; returns the path. (Requires INSSIST PRO.)antibot_reportFollower quality analysis from the last antibot scan: totals by risk and type, plus the flagged (unreviewed high/medium-risk) followers. Empty until a scan has run. (Requires INSSIST PRO.)antibot_scanStart a follower scan scoring each follower bot/suspicious/fresh/clean. Runs in the background; poll antibot_report. Detection only — removes no one. (Requires INSSIST PRO.)comment_addPost a comment on a post. Rate-limited calls return `done: false`. (Requires INSSIST PRO.)comment_deleteDelete a comment — your own, or any on your own post. Permanent. Rate-limited calls return `done: false`. (Requires INSSIST PRO.)comment_likeLike a comment, or unlike with `unlike: true`. Rate-limited calls return `done: false`. (Requires INSSIST PRO.)comment_replyReply to a comment. Rate-limited calls return `done: false`. (Requires INSSIST PRO.)comments_listList comments on a post and their replies. (Requires INSSIST PRO.)dm_acceptAccept a pending DM message request, moving it into the inbox. (Requires INSSIST PRO.)dm_listList recent DM conversations, the last message, and whether a reply is awaited. Returns Instagram's single inbox page, which cannot be paged further. Read-only.- +48 more on the listing page
Upload Post tools 57
upload_videoPublish a video to one or more platforms. Use `videoPathOrUrl` only for public/signed HTTPS URLs, or for absolute local paths when the MCP server runs on the same machine as the file. `videoBase64` is only for clients that can provide raw bytes directly and is capped by UPLOAD_POST_MAX_INLINE_MB (default 100). Returns a `request_id` you can poll with `get_status`. Supports per-platform overrides (tiktokPrivacyLevel, youtubePrivacyStatus, youtubePlaylistId, youtubeThumbnailUrl, youtubeTags, facebookPageId, instagramMediaType, etc.). Reddit posting is currently unavailable (error_code=reddit_unavailable) until the Reddit app is restored. Do not use reddit as a publish target. A hosted MCP server cannot read files on the user's machine or chat attachments (`/mnt/data`, sandbox paths). To publish a local file: (1) if this client can run HTTP requests itself (for example a coding agent with a shell), stage it with `create_media_upload` (returns `upload_id` + `upload_url`), PUT the raw file bytes to `upload_url` with the same Content-Type, call `complete_media_upload` and pass the returned `media_url` as the media URL; (2) otherwise ask the user for a public HTTPS URL of the file, or tell them to publish it from the dashboard at https://app.upload-post.com. Staged media is deleted after 24 hours.upload_photosPublish one or more photos (single image or carousel). Each item in `photosPathsOrUrls` may be a public URL or a local path. Reddit posting is currently unavailable (error_code=reddit_unavailable) until the Reddit app is restored. Do not use reddit as a publish target.upload_textPublish a text-only post. `linkUrl` (or platform-specific *LinkUrl) attaches a link preview where supported. Reddit posting is currently unavailable (error_code=reddit_unavailable) until the Reddit app is restored. Do not use reddit as a publish target.upload_documentPublish a document (PDF / PPT / PPTX / DOC / DOCX) to LinkedIn. Title is required.get_statusCheck the status of an async upload by `request_id`. Poll this until `status` is 'success' or 'failed'.get_job_statusCheck the status of a scheduled or queued upload by `job_id`. Use this for posts created with `addToQueue` or `scheduledDate`.get_historyPaginated history of uploads across all profiles.get_mediaRetrieve recent media (videos, photos, text posts) pulled directly from a profile's connected social accounts. Supports instagram, tiktok, youtube, linkedin, facebook, x, threads, pinterest, bluesky, reddit. Useful for browsing what already exists on a platform before posting more. Paginated: the response carries `pagination` = { limit, next_cursor, has_more }; pass `next_cursor` back as `cursor` for the next page (the last page returns next_cursor null and has_more false).list_scheduledList all currently scheduled (not-yet-published) posts.cancel_scheduledCancel a scheduled post by its `job_id`.edit_scheduledEdit a pending scheduled post in place, keeping its job ID and media: reschedule it (scheduledDate/timezone) and/or fix its text. `title` and `caption` rewrite the text for EVERY platform of the post; to change only some platforms, send `platformContent` instead, e.g. {"instagram":{"caption":"..."},"tiktok":{"caption":"..."}} — platforms not listed keep their text. First comments cannot be edited on a pending post.get_analyticsAggregated analytics for a profile across selected platforms (followers, views, engagement). Instagram also returns two audience breakdowns with the same shape (age / gender / country / city): `follower_demographics` for the account's followers and `engaged_audience_demographics` for the accounts that engaged with its content.- +45 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
INSSIST
{
"mcpServers": {
"inssist": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@inssist/mcp"
],
"env": {
"INSSIST_MCP_PORT": "YOUR_INSSIST_MCP_PORT_HERE",
"INSSIST_MCP_HOME": "YOUR_INSSIST_MCP_HOME_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Upload Post
{
"mcpServers": {
"upload-post": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@upload-post/mcp"
],
"env": {
"UPLOAD_POST_API_KEY": "YOUR_UPLOAD_POST_API_KEY_HERE",
"UPLOAD_POST_MAX_INLINE_MB": "YOUR_UPLOAD_POST_MAX_INLINE_MB_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
INSSIST is categorized under Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. Upload Post belongs to Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick INSSIST for social media work and Upload Post for social media.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
INSSIST is listed as freemium — a free tier with paid plans. Upload Post is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add inssist and upload-post as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, INSSIST has a quality signal of 67/100 (Great) with 1 views, 0 installs and 31 GitHub stars. Upload Post has 65/100 (Great) with 3 views, 0 installs and 11 GitHub stars.