Is io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm safe to use?

io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.

How do I install io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm?

io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.

What AI clients work with io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm?

io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and http transport.

Is io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm actively maintained?

io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm is recently maintained — last commit was 52 days ago. It has 2 GitHub stars.

io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm

mcp-instagram-dm

Read, send, search & manage Instagram DMs through AI assistants. 15 tools, cookie auth.

2 28/wk 0 tools GitHub npm

No known CVEs

No license

Maintained

Last commit 52d ago

Works with most clients

Transport: stdio, http

0 tools

Grade F

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, http · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "instagram": {
      "env": {
        "INSTAGRAM_CSRF_TOKEN": "your_csrf_token",
        "INSTAGRAM_DS_USER_ID": "your_user_id",
        "INSTAGRAM_SESSION_ID": "your_session_id"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-instagram-dm"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

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What io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm does

Read, send, search, and manage Instagram Direct Messages through natural language with any MCP-compatible AI assistant.

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Is io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm safe to use?: io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm?: io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What AI clients work with io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm?: io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and http transport.
Is io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm actively maintained?: io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm is recently maintained — last commit was 52 days ago. It has 2 GitHub stars.

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, http · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "instagram": {
      "env": {
        "INSTAGRAM_CSRF_TOKEN": "your_csrf_token",
        "INSTAGRAM_DS_USER_ID": "your_user_id",
        "INSTAGRAM_SESSION_ID": "your_session_id"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-instagram-dm"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

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What io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm does

Read, send, search, and manage Instagram Direct Messages through natural language with any MCP-compatible AI assistant.

Test This Server

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README

📨 MCP Instagram DM

Control your Instagram DMs with AI

Read, send, search, and manage Instagram Direct Messages through natural language with any MCP-compatible AI assistant.

A Model Context Protocol server that bridges Instagram Direct Messages with AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client.

Cookie-based authentication — no API keys, no OAuth, just works.

Getting Started · Features · Configuration · Tools Reference · Contributing

💡 If you find this useful, please consider giving it a ⭐ — it helps others discover the project!

⚡ Getting Started

Get up and running in under 60 seconds:

1. Add to your MCP config (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or Cursor):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "instagram": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-instagram-dm"],
      "env": {
        "INSTAGRAM_SESSION_ID": "your_session_id",
        "INSTAGRAM_CSRF_TOKEN": "your_csrf_token",
        "INSTAGRAM_DS_USER_ID": "your_user_id"
      }
    }
  }
}

2. Talk to your AI assistant:

"Read my Instagram DMs"

That's it — you're ready. 🎉

Need help getting your cookies? See Configuration below.

🎬 What It Looks Like

You:    "Show me my unread Instagram DMs"
Claude: Fetching your inbox...

        📬 Inbox (3 conversations)

        [UNREAD] john_doe (thread_id: 340282366841710300...)
          Last: [2026-03-29 14:23:01] john_doe: Hey, are you free tonight?

        [UNREAD] [GROUP] project_team (thread_id: 340282366841710301...)
          Last: [2026-03-29 13:45:22] alice: Meeting moved to 3pm

        jane_smith (thread_id: 340282366841710302...)
          Last: [2026-03-29 10:12:45] You: Thanks! See you then

You:    "Reply to john_doe: Yeah, let's meet at 7!"
Claude: ✅ Message sent: "Yeah, let's meet at 7!"

✨ Features

15 tools across three categories — everything you need to manage your Instagram DMs:

📥 Read & Monitor

Tool	Description
`instagram_get_inbox`	List recent DM conversations with unread/group/muted indicators
`instagram_get_thread`	Get messages from a conversation (auto-paginates — fetch 500+ messages at once)
`instagram_get_pending`	List pending DM requests waiting for your approval
`instagram_user_info`	Get any user's profile: bio, followers, posts, verification
`instagram_thread_info`	Thread metadata: participants, group info, mute/archive status

✏️ Send & Manage

Tool	Description
`instagram_send_message`	Send a

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Why this score

Five weighted categories — click any category to see the underlying evidence.

Score breakdown

51/100across 5 weighted dimensions

How we score →

0255075100

−49

Security

Maintenance

Efficiency

Documentation

Compatibility

Categoriesclick a row to see evidence

Security

OSV.dev

No known CVEs.

Checked mcp-instagram-dm against OSV.dev.

Community

Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm safe to use?: io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm?: io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What AI clients work with io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm?: io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and http transport.
Is io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm actively maintained?: io.github.KynuxDev/mcp-instagram-dm is recently maintained — last commit was 52 days ago. It has 2 GitHub stars.