Instagram MCP vs Social Media API

In-depth architectural comparison of the Instagram MCP and Social Media API MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

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Choose Instagram MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Choose Social Media API when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Social Media API Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	I Instagram MCP Social Media	Social Media API Social Media
Summary
Category & Scope	Social Media	Social Media
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "instagram-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "adelaidasofia-instagram-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "social-media-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@socialapis/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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