instagram_create_post

SERVERScopeGate SOURCEhttps://scopegate.dev/api/mcp/{api_key}

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-alifanov-scopegate/instagram-create-post.md

WHAT IT DOES

What instagram_create_post does on ScopeGate

AI agents use instagram_create_post to create or update resources in ScopeGate, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your ScopeGate environment.

RISK

Why instagram_create_post is rated Medium

This tool creates and modifies data (Instagram posts) but the action is reversible—posts can be deleted or edited after publishing. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states it will 'Create and publish a post to Instagram' with support for images, videos, reels, and carousels. The verb 'publish' combined with media upload and caption functionality confirms this is a content creation action.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs instagram_create_post safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and ScopeGate, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For instagram_create_post, this is the rule to start with:

instagram_create_post Rate-limited

instagram_create_post stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "instagram_create_post": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "instagram_create_post_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect ScopeGate, apply this rule, and every instagram_create_post call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about instagram_create_post

What does the instagram_create_post tool do? +

Create and publish a post to Instagram. For a single image set media_type to IMAGE with image_url. For a single video/reel set media_type to REELS with video_url. For a carousel (2-10 images/videos in one post) set media_type to CAROUSEL and pass items[]; caption applies to the whole post. Image/video URLs must be public. Note: Instagram allows up to 100 published posts per 24h. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ScopeGate MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on instagram_create_post? +

Register the ScopeGate MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for instagram_create_post: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches ScopeGate. Nothing to install.

What risk level is instagram_create_post? +

instagram_create_post is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit instagram_create_post? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the instagram_create_post rule in your PolicyLayer 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_create_post completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for instagram_create_post. 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_create_post? +

instagram_create_post is provided by the ScopeGate MCP server (https://scopegate.dev/api/mcp/{api_key}). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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