HikerAPI

io.github.subzeroid/hikerapi-mcp

Instagram data via HikerAPI: profiles, posts, reels, stories, comments, hashtags, locations.

Connect this server

Add this to your MCP client config — claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop) or .cursor/mcp.json (Cursor).Suits: Claude Desktop · Cursor.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hikerapi-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "hikerapi-mcp@1.1.2"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HIKERAPI_KEY": "<your HIKERAPI_KEY>",
        "HIKERAPI_TOOLS": "core"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • HIKERAPI_KEYrequiredsecretHikerAPI access key — get one at https://hikerapi.com (100 free requests on signup)
  • HIKERAPI_TOOLScore (default): 44 curated tools, one per task. all: every endpoint (100+).

A starting point — check the repository for exact arguments and setup. Restart your client after editing the config.

Category
Developer Tools
Version
1.1.2
Registry
active
Published
10/6/2026
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