Instagram vs Linkedin MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the Instagram and Linkedin 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 Linkedin 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 Linkedin MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
- You want tools like
get_person_profile, search_people, connect_with_person.
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 | other |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 5 | 3,993 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 33 | 20 |
| Full listing | View Instagram | View Linkedin 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
Linkedin MCP Server tools 20
get_person_profileGet a specific person's LinkedIn profile.search_peopleSearch for people on LinkedIn.connect_with_personSend a LinkedIn connection request or accept an incoming one. The tool is annotated with destructiveHint so MCP clients will prompt for user confirmation before execution.get_sidebar_profilesGet profile links from sidebar recommendation sections on a LinkedIn profile page. Extracts profiles from "More profiles for you", "Explore premium profiles", and "People you may know" sidebar sections. Follows "Show all" links to return the full list from each section. Sections that redirect to linkedin.com/premium are skipped.get_my_profileGet the authenticated user's own LinkedIn profile. Navigates to /in/me/ and resolves the redirect to obtain the real username before reading the profile, so the url field in the result is the actual profile URL (e.g. linkedin.com/in/johndoe/) rather than /in/me/.get_company_profileGet a specific company's LinkedIn profile.get_company_postsGet recent posts from a company's LinkedIn feed.search_companiesSearch for companies on LinkedIn.get_company_employeesList employees at a company from the LinkedIn /people/ page, including the demographics aggregate that this view exposes: where employees live, where they studied, and a function breakdown (Engineering, Sales, Operations, etc.). The demographics are unique to this tool. For filtered search by network degree (1st/2nd/3rd) or location, prefer search_people with current_company set to the company URN id. That path also returns more result pages than the /people/ tab. The optional keywords filter narrows results by name, title, or skill. company_name must be the exact LinkedIn URL slug (the path segment after /company/), not the display name. LinkedIn assigns unique slugs and the display name often does not match. For example, the AI lab Anthropic lives at /company/anthropicresearch/, not /company/anthropic/. If you are unsure of the slug, call search_companies first and pick the slug from the returned references.get_job_detailsGet job details for a specific job posting on LinkedIn.get_job_apply_urlGet how a job posting takes applications, and the employer's application link. Reads the posting without clicking anything.search_jobsSearch for jobs on LinkedIn. Returns job_ids that can be passed to get_job_details for full info.- +8 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"
}
}
}
Linkedin MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"linkedin-mcp-server-3": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-server-linkedin"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Instagram is categorized under Social Media and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Linkedin MCP Server belongs to Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Instagram for social media work and Linkedin 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. Linkedin MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: other. 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 linkedin-mcp-server-3 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. Linkedin MCP Server has 67/100 (Great) with 1 views, 0 installs and 3,993 GitHub stars.