Instagram vs Vk MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the Instagram and Vk MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
InstagramSocial Media · Remote HTTP/SSEInstagram for AI agents: publish, read comments and DMs, insights, and engage from your account.57GoodAuth: not declaredVerdict: choose Instagram for social media work over a hosted endpoint; choose Vk MCP Server 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 Instagram when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
- You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
- You want tools like
instagram_actions_list_accounts, instagram_actions_like, instagram_actions_list_comments.
Choose Vk MCP Server 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:
VK_ACCESS_TOKEN, VK_TIMEOUT_MS, VK_API_BASE. - You want tools like
vk_users_get, vk_users_search, vk_wall_get.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | Instagram | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Media | Social Media |
| Quality signal | 57/100 · Good | 67/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Remote HTTP/SSE | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | VK_ACCESS_TOKENVK_TIMEOUT_MSVK_API_BASE |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 5 | 16 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 6 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 33 | 19 |
| Full listing | View Instagram | View Vk MCP Server |
Tools & capabilities
Instagram tools 33
instagram_actions_list_accountsList the Instagram accounts connected to this install — id, username, label.instagram_actions_likeLike one or more Instagram posts, addressed by post URL or shortcode (NOT the numeric media id the official API returns). Returns a job_id; poll instagram_actions_get_job_status.instagram_actions_list_commentsList the comments on a post, addressed by URL or shortcode. Returns each comment_id in the form that instagram_actions_like_comment accepts. The official API returns a DIFFERENT id that is not accepted there. Returns a job_id; poll instagram_actions_get_job_status.instagram_actions_like_commentLike one or more comments. Each comment_id MUST come from instagram_actions_list_comments. The id returned by the official instagram_get_ig_media_comments belongs to a different namespace and is rejected. Returns a job_id; poll instagram_actions_get_job_status.instagram_actions_followFollow one or more Instagram users by @username. Returns a job_id.instagram_actions_unfollowUnfollow one or more Instagram users by @username. Returns a job_id.instagram_actions_list_storiesList a specific user's currently available stories (read-only, does not mark as seen). Returns a job_id (or the result inline when wait=true).instagram_actions_view_storyWatch (mark as seen) the stories of one or more profiles. Omit `targets` to watch the home tray. Returns a job_id.instagram_actions_send_messageSend the FIRST direct message to someone who has never messaged this account (the official API cannot do this). One recipient per call, low daily cap. Returns a job_id.instagram_actions_get_job_statusGet the status/progress/result of a previously started action by its job_id. Bulk support: accepts job_ids for batched execution.instagram_actions_list_jobsList recent action jobs for the connected account, optionally filtered by status.instagram_get_user_infoGet Instagram Business Account info including profile details and statistics. Use "me" to query your own authenticated account, or provide the numeric Business Account ID of an account you manage. NOTE: followers_count and follows_count are returned for your own profile (ig_user_id="me"). For other accounts, follower/… Bulk support: accepts ig_user_ids for batched execution.- +21 more on the listing page
Vk MCP Server tools 19
vk_users_getLook up VK users by numeric ID or short name (e.g. durov). Use this to resolve a name to an ID before calling other tools, or to check whether a profile is closed.vk_users_searchFind VK users by name, optionally narrowed by city, country, sex or age. Returns matches with a total count; page through them with offset.vk_wall_getRead posts from a user or community wall, newest first. Pass domain for a short address (durov) or owner_id for a numeric one — negative for a community, positive for a person. Each post carries its likes, reposts, comments and views.vk_wall_postPublish a post on a wall. To post in a community, set owner_id to the community ID with a minus sign (-123) and from_group true, otherwise it appears as your personal post on the community wall. Attach media with the attachment string that vk_photos_upload_wall returns. Returns the new post_id.vk_wall_create_commentAdd a comment to a post. owner_id is negative for a community. Returns the new comment_id.vk_wall_get_by_idFetch particular posts by their full IDs in {owner_id}_{post_id} form, e.g. -1_340393. Use it to re-read a post you already know about, such as one you just published.vk_wall_editReplace the text or attachments of an existing post. owner_id is negative for a community. Editing overwrites the previous content, so pass the full new text rather than an addition.vk_wall_deleteDelete a post from a wall. owner_id is negative for a community. This cannot be undone.vk_photos_upload_wallUpload a photo so it can be attached to a post. Takes a URL or a local file path, runs VK's three-step upload, and returns an attachment string like photo-1_2 to pass to vk_wall_post or vk_wall_edit. group_id is positive here, without the minus sign.vk_groups_searchFind communities by keyword, optionally narrowed by type, country, city or sort order. Returns matches with a total count.vk_groups_get_membersList the members of a community. Returns bare user IDs unless you ask for fields, in which case it returns profiles. Many communities hide their member list, which comes back as an access error rather than an empty list.vk_groups_joinJoin a community as the token owner, or send a join request if it is closed. group_id is positive here, without the minus sign.- +7 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.
{
"mcpServers": {
"instagram-2": {
"url": "https://api.mcp.ai/p_instagram"
}
}
}
Vk MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"bulatko-vk-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"vk-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"VK_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_VK_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE",
"VK_TIMEOUT_MS": "YOUR_VK_TIMEOUT_MS_HERE",
"VK_API_BASE": "YOUR_VK_API_BASE_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Instagram is categorized under Social Media and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Vk MCP Server belongs to Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Instagram for social media work and Vk MCP Server 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.
Instagram has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Vk MCP Server is listed as free. 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 instagram-2 and bulatko-vk-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Instagram has a quality signal of 57/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 5 GitHub stars. Vk MCP Server has 67/100 (Great) with 6 views, 0 installs and 16 GitHub stars.