Instagram MCP vs Shippost MCP
A side-by-side look at the Instagram MCP and Shippost MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Instagram MCPSocial Media · Local subprocess (stdio)Instagram MCP — 23 tools for Instagram Graph API: posts, DMs, stories, reels, analytics.59GoodAuth: not declaredVerdict: choose Instagram MCP for social media work as a local process; choose Shippost MCP 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 MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
FACEBOOK_APP_ID, FACEBOOK_APP_SECRET, INSTAGRAM_ACCESS_TOKEN, INSTAGRAM_BUSINESS_ACCOUNT_ID. - You want tools like
get_profile_info, get_account_pages, get_account_insights.
Choose Shippost MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
get_my_profile, get_timeline, get_mentions.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | Instagram MCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Media | Social Media |
| Quality signal | 59/100 · Good | 52/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | Not declared |
| Pricing | Not declared | Not declared |
| Required env vars | FACEBOOK_APP_IDFACEBOOK_APP_SECRETINSTAGRAM_ACCESS_TOKENINSTAGRAM_BUSINESS_ACCOUNT_ID | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 59 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 23 | 17 |
| Full listing | View Instagram MCP | View Shippost MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Instagram MCP tools 23
get_profile_infoGet profile info (bio, followers, media count)get_account_pagesList connected Facebook pagesget_account_insightsAccount-level analytics (reach, profile views)validate_access_tokenCheck if token is validget_media_postsGet recent posts with engagement metricsget_media_insightsDetailed analytics for a specific postpublish_mediaPublish image or videopublish_carouselPublish carousel (2-10 images/videos)publish_reelPublish a Reelget_content_publishing_limitCheck daily publishing quotaget_commentsGet comments on a postpost_commentPost a comment- +11 more on the listing page
Shippost MCP tools 17
get_my_profileGet the authenticated Twitter user's profile — name, bio, follower count, tweet count.get_timelineGet recent tweets from my home timeline. Returns tweets with text, author, engagement metrics, and URLs. Use this to see what's happening in the user's feed.get_mentionsGet recent tweets that mention me. Returns tweets where other users have @mentioned the authenticated user.get_user_profileLook up a Twitter user's profile by their username. Returns their name, bio, follower/following counts, and tweet count.get_tweetGet a specific tweet by its ID. Returns the full tweet text, author, engagement metrics, and conversation context.search_tweetsSearch recent tweets by keyword or phrase. Searches the last 7 days of public tweets. Retweets are excluded. Returns tweets with text, author, engagement metrics, and URLs.post_tweetPost a tweet from the authenticated user's account. The tweet will be posted immediately and publicly visible.reply_to_tweetReply to a specific tweet. Posts a public reply to the given tweet from the authenticated user's account.like_tweetLike a tweet.retweetRetweet a tweet.follow_userFollow a Twitter user.find_opportunitiesScan my timeline and find the best tweets to reply to, scored by relevance. Uses AI to analyze each tweet and score it on: - Relevance to your niche/expertise - Engagement potential (will a reply get seen?) - Reply opportunity (can you add genuine value?) Returns scored tweets with suggested reply angles. Requires a ShipPost API key (SHIPPOST_API_KEY). Get one at https://shippost.ai- +5 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.
Instagram MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"instagram-mcp-2": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mcpware/claude-code-organizer"
],
"env": {
"FACEBOOK_APP_ID": "YOUR_FACEBOOK_APP_ID_HERE",
"FACEBOOK_APP_SECRET": "YOUR_FACEBOOK_APP_SECRET_HERE",
"INSTAGRAM_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_INSTAGRAM_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE",
"INSTAGRAM_BUSINESS_ACCOUNT_ID": "YOUR_INSTAGRAM_BUSINESS_ACCOUNT_ID_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Shippost MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"shippost-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"shippost-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Instagram MCP is categorized under Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. Shippost MCP belongs to Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Instagram MCP for social media work and Shippost MCP 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 MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Shippost MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. 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-mcp-2 and shippost-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Instagram MCP has a quality signal of 59/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 59 GitHub stars. Shippost MCP has 52/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.
