Agent skill

Instagram Automation

by davepoon in davepoon/buildwithclaude

Automate Instagram tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): create posts, carousels, manage media, get insights, and publishing limits.

MITAuto-check passedProductivity & Automation

Install Instagram Automation

skills CLI
$ npx skills add davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill instagram-automation -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install davepoon/buildwithclaude instagram-automation --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/all-skills/skills/instagram-automation .claude/skills/instagram-automation && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
instagram-automation
GitHub stars
3.6k
Used in
7 other repos
Token cost
~2k tokens
SKILL.md length
873 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
246
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Automate Instagram tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): create posts, carousels, manage media, get insights, and publishing limits.

  • Works in 5 steps: Create a Single Image/Video Post → Create a Carousel Post → Get Media and Insights → …
  • Tasks that involve App automation through connectors
  • SKILL.md covers Prerequisites, Setup, Core Workflows and Common Patterns, plus 2 more sections
  • Reaches rube.app

What it does

Instagram Automation is an agent skill from davepoon/buildwithclaude. Automate Instagram tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): create posts, carousels, manage media, get insights, and publishing limits. Always search tools first for current schemas.

Its SKILL.md is about 2k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

It sits in Productivity & Automation, covering App automation through connectors. It works with Instagram and Composio. The repository describes itself as: A single hub to find Claude Skills, Agents, Commands, Hooks, Plugins, and Marketplace collections to extend Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Agent SDK and OpenClaw. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Tasks that involve App automation through connectors

Example prompts

  • “/instagram-automation”

Workflow steps

5 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Create a Single Image/Video Post
  2. Create a Carousel Post
  3. Get Media and Insights
  4. Check Publishing Limits
  5. Get Media Comments and Children

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 616deb5. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    Hosts in commands or code, which the agent is likely to contact:

    • rube.app

    Also links to:

    • composio.dev

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Instagram Automation loads about 2k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 48 tokens; SKILL.md has 873 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~48
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~2k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from davepoon/buildwithclaude at commit 616deb5, republished under its MIT licence (© davepoon). 873 words, ~1,985 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/instagram-automation/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
instagram-automation
description
Automate Instagram tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): create posts, carousels, manage media, get insights, and publishing limits. Always search tools first for current schemas.
requires.mcp
rube
category
social-media

Instagram Automation via Rube MCP

Automate Instagram operations through Composio's Instagram toolkit via Rube MCP.

Toolkit docs: composio.dev/toolkits/instagram

Prerequisites

  • Rube MCP must be connected (RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS available)
  • Active Instagram connection via RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit instagram
  • Always call RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS first to get current tool schemas
  • Instagram Business or Creator account required (personal accounts not supported)

Setup

Get Rube MCP: Add https://rube.app/mcp as an MCP server in your client configuration. No API keys needed — just add the endpoint and it works.

  1. Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS responds
  2. Call RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit instagram
  3. If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete Instagram/Facebook OAuth
  4. Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows

Core Workflows

1. Create a Single Image/Video Post

When to use: User wants to publish a single photo or video to Instagram

Tool sequence:

  1. INSTAGRAM_GET_USER_INFO - Get Instagram user ID [Prerequisite]
  2. INSTAGRAM_CREATE_MEDIA_CONTAINER - Create a media container with the image/video URL [Required]
  3. INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_STATUS - Check if the media container is ready [Optional]
  4. INSTAGRAM_CREATE_POST or INSTAGRAM_POST_IG_USER_MEDIA_PUBLISH - Publish the container [Required]

Key parameters:

  • image_url: Public URL of the image to post
  • video_url: Public URL of the video to post
  • caption: Post caption text
  • ig_user_id: Instagram Business account user ID

Pitfalls:

  • Media URLs must be publicly accessible; private/authenticated URLs will fail
  • Video containers may take time to process; poll GET_POST_STATUS before publishing
  • Caption supports hashtags and mentions but has a 2200 character limit
  • Publishing a container that is not yet finished processing returns an error
2. Create a Carousel Post

When to use: User wants to publish multiple images/videos in a single carousel post

Tool sequence:

  1. INSTAGRAM_CREATE_MEDIA_CONTAINER - Create individual containers for each media item [Required, repeat per item]
  2. INSTAGRAM_CREATE_CAROUSEL_CONTAINER - Create the carousel container referencing all media containers [Required]
  3. INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_STATUS - Check carousel container readiness [Optional]
  4. INSTAGRAM_POST_IG_USER_MEDIA_PUBLISH - Publish the carousel [Required]

Key parameters:

  • children: Array of media container IDs for the carousel
  • caption: Carousel post caption
  • ig_user_id: Instagram Business account user ID

Pitfalls:

  • Carousels require 2-10 media items; fewer or more will fail
  • Each child container must be created individually before the carousel container
  • All child containers must be fully processed before creating the carousel
  • Mixed media (images + videos) is supported in carousels
3. Get Media and Insights

When to use: User wants to view their posts or analyze post performance

Tool sequence:

  1. INSTAGRAM_GET_IG_USER_MEDIA or INSTAGRAM_GET_USER_MEDIA - List user's media [Required]
  2. INSTAGRAM_GET_IG_MEDIA - Get details for a specific post [Optional]
  3. INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_INSIGHTS or INSTAGRAM_GET_IG_MEDIA_INSIGHTS - Get metrics for a post [Optional]
  4. INSTAGRAM_GET_USER_INSIGHTS - Get account-level insights [Optional]

Key parameters:

  • ig_user_id: Instagram Business account user ID
  • media_id: ID of the specific media post
  • metric: Metrics to retrieve (e.g., impressions, reach, engagement)
  • period: Time period for insights (e.g., day, week, lifetime)

Pitfalls:

  • Insights are only available for Business/Creator accounts
  • Some metrics require minimum follower counts
  • Insight data may have a delay of up to 48 hours
  • The period parameter must match the metric type
4. Check Publishing Limits

When to use: User wants to verify they can publish before attempting a post

Tool sequence:

  1. INSTAGRAM_GET_IG_USER_CONTENT_PUBLISHING_LIMIT - Check remaining publishing quota [Required]

Key parameters:

  • ig_user_id: Instagram Business account user ID

Pitfalls:

  • Instagram enforces a 25 posts per 24-hour rolling window limit
  • Publishing limit resets on a rolling basis, not at midnight
  • Check limits before bulk posting operations to avoid failures
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5. Get Media Comments and Children

When to use: User wants to view comments on a post or children of a carousel

Tool sequence:

  1. INSTAGRAM_GET_IG_MEDIA_COMMENTS - List comments on a media post [Required]
  2. INSTAGRAM_GET_IG_MEDIA_CHILDREN - List children of a carousel post [Optional]

Key parameters:

  • media_id: ID of the media post
  • ig_media_id: Alternative media ID parameter

Pitfalls:

  • Comments may be paginated; follow pagination cursors for complete results
  • Carousel children are returned as individual media objects
  • Comment moderation settings on the account affect what is returned

Common Patterns

ID Resolution

Instagram User ID:

1. Call INSTAGRAM_GET_USER_INFO
2. Extract ig_user_id from response
3. Use in all subsequent API calls

Media Container Status Check:

1. Call INSTAGRAM_CREATE_MEDIA_CONTAINER
2. Extract container_id from response
3. Poll INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_STATUS with container_id
4. Wait until status is 'FINISHED' before publishing
Two-Phase Publishing
  • Phase 1: Create media container(s) with content URLs
  • Phase 2: Publish the container after it finishes processing
  • Always check container status between phases for video content
  • For carousels, all children must complete Phase 1 before creating the carousel container

Known Pitfalls

Media URLs:

  • All image/video URLs must be publicly accessible HTTPS URLs
  • URLs behind authentication, CDN restrictions, or that require cookies will fail
  • Temporary URLs (pre-signed S3, etc.) may expire before processing completes

Rate Limits:

  • 25 posts per 24-hour rolling window
  • API rate limits apply separately from publishing limits
  • Implement exponential backoff for 429 responses

Account Requirements:

  • Only Business or Creator Instagram accounts are supported
  • Personal accounts cannot use the Instagram Graph API
  • The account must be connected to a Facebook Page

Response Parsing:

  • Media IDs are numeric strings
  • Insights data may be nested under different response keys
  • Pagination uses cursor-based tokens

Quick Reference

TaskTool SlugKey Params
Get user infoINSTAGRAM_GET_USER_INFO(none)
Create media containerINSTAGRAM_CREATE_MEDIA_CONTAINERimage_url/video_url, caption
Create carouselINSTAGRAM_CREATE_CAROUSEL_CONTAINERchildren, caption
Publish postINSTAGRAM_CREATE_POSTig_user_id, creation_id
Publish mediaINSTAGRAM_POST_IG_USER_MEDIA_PUBLISHig_user_id, creation_id
Check post statusINSTAGRAM_GET_POST_STATUSig_container_id
List user mediaINSTAGRAM_GET_IG_USER_MEDIAig_user_id
Get media detailsINSTAGRAM_GET_IG_MEDIAig_media_id
Get post insightsINSTAGRAM_GET_POST_INSIGHTSmedia_id, metric
Get user insightsINSTAGRAM_GET_USER_INSIGHTSig_user_id, metric, period
Get publishing limitINSTAGRAM_GET_IG_USER_CONTENT_PUBLISHING_LIMITig_user_id
Get media commentsINSTAGRAM_GET_IG_MEDIA_COMMENTSig_media_id
Get carousel childrenINSTAGRAM_GET_IG_MEDIA_CHILDRENig_media_id

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Files

Just SKILL.md in plugins/all-skills/skills/instagram-automation of davepoon/buildwithclaude.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 616deb5

Used in 7 other repositories

We found 17 copies of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 7 other GitHub owners. This page covers the copy in davepoon/buildwithclaude, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Questions about Instagram Automation

What does Instagram Automation do?

Automate Instagram tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): create posts, carousels, manage media, get insights, and publishing limits. Instagram Automation is an agent skill from davepoon/buildwithclaude. Automate Instagram tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): create posts, carousels, manage media, get insights, and publishing limits.

When should I use Instagram Automation?

Instagram Automation fits situations like: tasks that involve App automation through connectors.

How do I install Instagram Automation in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill instagram-automation -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/all-skills/skills/instagram-automation in davepoon/buildwithclaude) into .claude/skills/instagram-automation in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Instagram Automation in Codex?

Run `npx skills add davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill instagram-automation -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/all-skills/skills/instagram-automation in davepoon/buildwithclaude) into .agents/skills/instagram-automation in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Instagram Automation in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill instagram-automation -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/instagram-automation, .gemini/skills/instagram-automation, .github/skills/instagram-automation and .opencode/skills/instagram-automation in your project.

What does Instagram Automation need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Instagram Automation is instructions for the agent only.

Does Instagram Automation access the network?

SKILL.md names 2 domains. In commands or code: rube.app; the agent is likely to contact it when it follows the instructions. As links in the text: composio.dev. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Instagram Automation safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Instagram Automation use?

Instagram Automation is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Instagram Automation use?

About 2k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 7.9k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to Instagram Automation?

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Who maintains Instagram Automation?

davepoon (a GitHub user) maintains it in davepoon/buildwithclaude, which has 3,605 GitHub stars. The repository holds 246 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 9, 2026.

Source: davepoon/buildwithclaude on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.