Low Risk

INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_COMMENTS

Get comments on an Instagram post.

Part of the Instagram MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

instagram Read

AI agents call INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_COMMENTS to retrieve information from Instagram without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_COMMENTS only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

instagram.yaml
tools:
  INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_COMMENTS:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Instagram policy for all 16 tools.

Tool Name INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_COMMENTS
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_COMMENTS have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_COMMENTS tool do? +

Get comments on an Instagram post.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Instagram MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_COMMENTS? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_COMMENTS. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Instagram MCP server.

What risk level is INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_COMMENTS? +

INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_COMMENTS is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_COMMENTS? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_COMMENTS rule in your Intercept policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_COMMENTS completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_COMMENTS. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_COMMENTS? +

INSTAGRAM_GET_POST_COMMENTS is provided by the Instagram MCP server (instagram). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Instagram

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
github.com/policylayer/intercept →
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