meta_get_instagram_media_insights

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why meta_get_instagram_media_insights needs a policy

This is a data retrieval tool that queries analytics/insights for a specific Instagram media object. It has no side effects—it does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations. The metrics returned are read-only performance data. This clearly falls into the Read category with low severity since misuse would only expose analytics data already accessible to the account holder, posing minimal security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves performance metrics for Instagram media (reach, likes, comments, shares, views, etc.). The description explicitly states 'Gets performance metrics' with no modification, deletion, or execution of external operations.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access meta_get_instagram_media_insights gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control meta_get_instagram_media_insights

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Meta MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for meta_get_instagram_media_insights:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "meta_get_instagram_media_insights": {}
  }
}

meta_get_instagram_media_insights is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about meta_get_instagram_media_insights

What does the meta_get_instagram_media_insights tool do? +

Gets performance metrics for a specific Instagram media object. Args: - media_id (string): Instagram media ID (from meta_get_instagram_media) - metrics (string[]): Metrics vary by media type: Photos/Carousels: reach, likes, comments, shares, saved, total_interactions, follows, profile_visits, profile_activity, views, impressions (deprecated) Reels/Video: reach, likes, comments, shares, saved, total_interactions, follows, profile_visits, profile_activity, views, ig_reels_avg_watch_time, ig_reels_video_view_total_time, reels_skip_rate, repost_count, crossposted_views, facebook_views, impressions (deprecated), plays (deprecated), clips_replays_count (deprecated) Stories: reach, shares, follows, profile_visits, profile_activity, replies, navigation, total_interactions, views, impressions (deprecated) New Reels metrics (Dec 2025): - reels_skip_rate: Percentage of viewers who skip within first 3 seconds - repost_count: Number of reposts of this media - crossposted_views: Total views across Instagram and Facebook (for crossposted content) - facebook_views: Facebook-specific views for crossposted Reels - breakdown (string, optional):. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Meta MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on meta_get_instagram_media_insights? +

Register the Meta MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for meta_get_instagram_media_insights: 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 Meta MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is meta_get_instagram_media_insights? +

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

Can I rate-limit meta_get_instagram_media_insights? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the meta_get_instagram_media_insights 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 meta_get_instagram_media_insights completely? +

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

meta_get_instagram_media_insights is provided by the Meta MCP Server MCP server (oliverames/meta-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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