Skip to main content
SocialAPI.AI exposes an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. Once connected, Claude can list accounts, fetch comments, reply, send DMs, and more — all through natural language.

Prerequisites

  • A SocialAPI.AI account with at least one connected social account
  • A Claude plan that supports connectors (Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise)

1. Open Connectors

Click Customize in the left sidebar. Claude left sidebar with the Customize item highlighted
If you don’t see Connectors under Customize yet, go to SettingsConnectors — they are in the process of moving to the Customize page.

2. Add a custom connector

Click on the + icon to add a new connector and select Add custom connector. Add custom connector dialog in Claude On the modal, enter the server name and URL:
SocialAPI.ai
https://api.social-api.ai/mcp
Click Add. Add custom connector dialog in Claude

3. Authorize with your account

Claude will initiate an OAuth flow. A browser window will open to the SocialAPI.AI authorization page. SocialAPI.AI OAuth authorization screen Log in with your SocialAPI.AI credentials and click Authorize. The window closes automatically when done.
This uses OAuth 2.1 with PKCE. No API key is required — your session is handled automatically.

4. Enable in a conversation

Open a new Claude conversation. Click the + icon at the bottom-left of the input, select Connectors, and ensure SocialAPI.AI is toggled on. Claude conversation using SocialAPI.AI tools to list accounts Try asking:
“List my connected social accounts”
“Show me the latest comments on my Instagram posts”
“Reply to comment sapi_cmt_xxx with ‘Thanks for your feedback!’”

Available tools

Claude has access to 31 tools covering all SocialAPI.AI functionality:
CategoryWhat Claude can do
AccountsList connected accounts, view platform metadata
PostsList posts, create, update, delete, retry
CommentsFetch comments, reply, moderate, toggle comments on/off
DMsList conversations, read threads, send messages
ReviewsFetch reviews, reply
MentionsFetch mentions
UsageCheck credit usage and limits
KeysList and create API keys
WebhooksManage webhook endpoints

Troubleshooting

Authorization fails or loops — Make sure pop-ups are not blocked in your browser when Claude opens the OAuth window. Connector not showing in conversation — Click the + icon in the chat input and enable SocialAPI.AI under Connectors. Tool calls fail with 401 — Your session may have expired. Open Customize in the left sidebar, remove SocialAPI.AI, and re-add it.

Still have questions?

If you have any issues or want to learn more about using SocialAPI.AI with Claude, please reach out to our support team at [support@social-api.ai]