PenguinRadar

by @penguinradar · io.github.penguinradar/penguinradar

Instagram profiles, follower/following snapshots and changes, with budgeted public lookups.

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Category
Marketing and sales
Connection
Remote (HTTP)
Tools
6 reported
Status
Online

Connect it to your AI

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http penguinradar https://penguinradar.com/mcp

Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps

Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):

https://penguinradar.com/mcp

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "penguinradar": {
      "url": "https://penguinradar.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Tools it offers

6 tools, as the server itself reported during our check on Oct 31, 2026.

  • list_trackingList your tracked accounts with profile counts and snapshot times. Reads stored data without collection charges.
  • get_accountRead stored profile information and follower/following counts. Counts may have a different observation time than lists. No online collection.
  • list_followersRead a page of the most recent accessible follower snapshot, or permitted public query cache. State its asOf and partial coverage. Never collects automatically.
  • list_followingRead a page of the most recent accessible following snapshot, or permitted public query cache. State its asOf and partial coverage. Never collects automatically.
  • get_account_changesRead detected changes in your accessible tracking history, default last seven calendar days UTC. detectedAt is detection time, not exact Instagram action time. For the next page send username and cursor; the cursor keeps
  • query_public_accountExplicit online query of a public profile or ONE page of followers/following (one source page, usually 25 people). May consume credits: a first list page needs maxCredits of at least 2 (profile + page), a next page 1. Re

Questions

What is the PenguinRadar MCP server?

Instagram profiles, follower/following snapshots and changes, with budgeted public lookups. It is made by @penguinradar and listed in the official MCP Registry as io.github.penguinradar/penguinradar. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.

How do I add PenguinRadar to Claude?

In the Claude app or claude.ai, open Settings, then Connectors, choose "Add custom connector" and paste https://penguinradar.com/mcp. In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add --transport http penguinradar https://penguinradar.com/mcp

How do I add PenguinRadar to ChatGPT?

ChatGPT can use remote MCP servers as connectors. In ChatGPT settings, under Apps and Connectors, turn on developer mode if asked, create a new connector and paste https://penguinradar.com/mcp.

How do I add PenguinRadar to Cursor?

Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "penguinradar": { "url": "https://penguinradar.com/mcp" } } }

Does PenguinRadar work right now?

Yes. It responded when we last checked on 31 Oct 2026. We check remote MCP servers every day.

What can PenguinRadar do?

It gives your AI 6 tools, including list_tracking, get_account, list_followers, list_following, get_account_changes. The full list is on this page.

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