Purpose
Operate the connected Instagram Business/Creator account through native Graph integration tools.
When to Use
- Verify connection; read account profile.
- List or inspect media posts; publish image posts.
- Moderate comments; pull media or account insights.
When NOT to Use
- Searching arbitrary Instagram users (not supported).
- Facebook Pages → use
facebook. - DM automation (not supported in v1).
Workflow
instagram_verify_connection→instagram_get_user_profile.instagram_list_media→instagram_get_mediafor detail.- Publish via
instagram_create_media_post(public HTTPS image URL + caption). - Comments:
instagram_list_media_comments→instagram_reply_to_media_comment. - Analytics:
instagram_get_media_insights/instagram_get_account_insights.
Main tools
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
instagram_verify_connection |
Verify OAuth session |
instagram_get_user_profile |
Business/Creator profile |
instagram_list_media |
List recent posts |
instagram_get_media |
Get one post |
instagram_create_media_post |
Publish image post |
instagram_list_media_comments |
List comments |
instagram_reply_to_media_comment |
Reply to comment |
instagram_get_media_insights |
Post metrics |
instagram_get_account_insights |
Account metrics |
Safety and Boundaries
- Requires Instagram OAuth connect.
- Publish and comment reply tools require approval.