Oktopost MCP Server▌
by Oktopost
Oktopost MCP: social media management & scheduling via REST API — create campaigns, manage posts, approvals, employee ad
Enables comprehensive social media management through Oktopost's REST API, including campaign creation, content scheduling, post management, workflow approvals, employee advocacy, and media asset handling across connected social profiles.
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best for
- / Marketing teams managing multi-platform campaigns
- / Social media managers scheduling content
- / Companies with employee advocacy programs
- / Agencies handling multiple client accounts
capabilities
- / Create and manage social media campaigns
- / Schedule posts across multiple social platforms
- / Handle workflow approvals for content
- / Manage employee advocacy programs
- / Upload and organize media assets
- / Monitor connected social profiles
what it does
Manages social media campaigns and content through Oktopost's API. Schedule posts, handle approvals, and coordinate employee advocacy across multiple social platforms.
about
Oktopost MCP Server is an official MCP server published by Oktopost that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Oktopost MCP: social media management & scheduling via REST API — create campaigns, manage posts, approvals, employee ad It is categorized under developer tools, productivity.
how to install
You can install Oktopost MCP Server in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
license
MIT
Oktopost MCP Server is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme
Oktopost MCP Server
This MCP Server provides a full-featured integration layer on top of the Oktopost REST API, enabling secure, structured access to campaigns, messages, posts, media assets, uploads, social profiles, calendars, workflows, employee advocacy boards, and user data. It provides a comprehensive set of tools that enable MCP clients to create and manage content, schedule posts, handle approvals, interact with advocacy programs, and streamline day-to-day social operations directly in Oktopost.
Available Tools
Campaigns
- create_campaign — Create a new campaign with name, URL, and tags.
- get_campaign_by_id — Retrieve a campaign by ID.
- list_campaigns — List campaigns with optional filters.
Messages (Content Assets)
- create_message — Create a new message with link or media attachments.
- get_message_by_id — Get message data by ID.
- list_messages — List messages by campaign or message IDs.
Posts
- create_post — Create a social post, optionally sending it to workflow.
- update_post — Update an unsent post.
- get_post — Retrieve a post by ID, optionally with analytics.
- list_social_posts — List social posts by post ID.
- get_social_post — Get a single social post with optional stats.
Media & Uploads
- create_media — Create a media asset from a public image URL.
- list_media — List media assets with optional filters.
- get_media — Get media by ID.
- create_upload — Create a media upload request from a public URL.
- list_uploads — List uploads with filters.
- get_upload — Get an upload by ID.
Calendar & Planning
- get_calendar — Retrieve calendar data with optional filters.
Social Profiles
- list_social_profiles — List connected social profiles.
- get_social_profile — Get a single social profile by ID.
Approvals
- list_workflows — List all workflows and their steps.
- list_workflow_items — List messages and posts pending approval.
- process_workflow_item — Approve or reject an item (with optional note).
- list_workflow_item_notes — List workflow notes for a post or message.
- add_workflow_item_note — Add a workflow note for a post or message.
Employee Advocacy
- list_boards — List all advocacy boards.
- list_board_topics — List topics for advocacy boards.
- create_board_topic — Create a new board topic.
- list_board_stories — List stories in a board.
- create_board_story — Create a new advocacy story.
- update_board_story — Update an existing story.
Users
- list_users — List users with basic info.
- get_user — Get detailed information for a specific user.
Feedback
- send_feedback — Send bug reports or feature requests.
Authorization
The Oktopost MCP Server supports multiple authentication flows depending on the client type. All methods authenticate against the Oktopost REST API and respect the user's roles, permissions, and asset-level access.
Desktop Clients (Local Configuration)
Desktop MCP clients authenticate using environment variables defined in your local MCP configuration file. To run the MCP server locally, you must have Node.js v20 or higher installed and access to your Oktopost Account ID, Region, and API Key.
Example: How to Connect Claude Desktop
- Add a local MCP server (using a command).
- Open Claude Desktop's Settings and go to the Developer tab.
- Click the Edit Config button to open the
claude_desktop_config.jsonfile. - Add a new entry to the mcpServers section with a name, command, and args that point to your server's executable and its arguments (for example, a Python script).
- Save the file.
- Close and restart Claude Desktop to reload the configuration and enable the server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"oktopost": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["oktopost-mcp"],
"env": {
"OKTOPOST_ACCOUNT_REGION": "us",
"OKTOPOST_ACCOUNT_ID": "your_oktopost_account_id",
"OKTOPOST_API_KEY": "your_oktopost_api_key"
}
}
}
}
ChatGPT & Claude (OAuth)
ChatGPT and Claude (cloud versions) connect with Oktopost via OAuth. Users approve the requested scopes during the authorization flow, granting the MCP client secure, permission-aware access to your Oktopost workspace.
Automation Tools (Basic Auth)
Automation platforms—such as n8n can connect to https://mcp.oktopost.com using Basic HTTP Authentication:
- Username: Your Oktopost Account ID
- Password: Your API token from Oktopost (generated in your account settings)
This enables automation systems to interact safely and programmatically with the full MCP toolset.
Support
Getting Help
If you encounter issues or have questions about the Oktopost MCP Server:
- Check the Documentation - Review this README and configuration examples.
- Search Issues - Check GitHub Issues for similar problems.
- Create an Issue - If you find a bug or need a feature, open a new issue.
Contact Information
- Email: [email protected]
- GitHub Issues: https://github.com/Oktopost/oktopost-mcp/issues
- Oktopost Support: https://help.oktopost.com
License
This MCP Server is provided under the Apache License 2.0.
Oktopost customers may use this implementation in accordance with the Oktopost platform's Terms and Conditions.
Developers are free to review the source code, modify it, and build their own MCP Server implementations for Oktopost, subject to the permissions and conditions defined in the Apache 2.0 license.
FAQ
- What is the Oktopost MCP Server MCP server?
- Oktopost MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for Oktopost MCP Server?
- This profile displays 32 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.5 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
Use Cases▌
Extended AI Capabilities
Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation
Example
Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services
Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent
Context Enhancement
Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data
Example
Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases
Get more accurate, context-aware responses
Workflow Automation
Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools
Example
Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification
Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop 0.7.0+ or Cursor IDE with MCP support
- ›Basic understanding of MCP architecture and capabilities
- ›Access credentials for integrated services (if required)
- ›Willingness to experiment and iterate on configuration
Time Estimate
15-60 minutes depending on server complexity
Installation Steps
- 1.Install MCP server: npm install -g [package-name] or via GitHub
- 2.Add server configuration to ~/.claude/mcp.json
- 3.Provide required credentials and configuration
- 4.Restart Claude Desktop to load new server
- 5.Test basic functionality with simple prompts
- 6.Explore capabilities and experiment with use cases
- 7.Document successful patterns for reuse
Troubleshooting
- ⚠MCP server not loading: Check config syntax, verify installation
- ⚠Connection errors: Check network, firewall, credentials
- ⚠Feature not working: Read server docs, check required parameters
- ⚠Performance issues: Monitor resource usage, check for network latency
- ⚠Conflicts with other servers: Check port assignments, namespace collisions
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Read server documentation thoroughly before setup
- +Start with simple use cases to validate functionality
- +Test in non-production environment first
- +Monitor resource usage and performance
- +Keep servers updated for bug fixes and new features
- +Document configuration for team members
- +Use environment variables for sensitive configuration
✗ Don't
- −Don't grant overly permissive access to MCP servers
- −Don't skip reading security considerations in docs
- −Don't expose sensitive data without proper controls
- −Don't run untrusted MCP servers without code review
- −Don't ignore error messages—investigate root cause
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Combine multiple MCP servers for powerful workflows
- ★Create custom MCP servers for your specific needs
- ★Share successful configurations with team
- ★Use MCP inspector for debugging
- ★Join MCP community for tips and troubleshooting
Technical Details▌
Architecture
Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.
Protocols
- Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- JSON-RPC 2.0
- stdio or HTTP transport
Compatibility
- Claude Desktop
- Cursor IDE
- Custom MCP clients
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.
Integration▌
- →Tool composition: Chain multiple MCP tools in workflows
- →Context augmentation: Provide AI with relevant external data
- →Action delegation: Let AI execute tasks on external systems
- →Bidirectional sync: Keep AI context and external systems in sync
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Ratings
4.5★★★★★32 reviews- ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Dec 16, 2024
We evaluated Oktopost MCP Server against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
- ★★★★★Kaira Martin· Dec 12, 2024
According to our notes, Oktopost MCP Server benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
- ★★★★★Naina Yang· Dec 4, 2024
Oktopost MCP Server has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Aanya Bansal· Nov 27, 2024
Strong directory entry: Oktopost MCP Server surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
- ★★★★★Zara Iyer· Nov 23, 2024
Oktopost MCP Server is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Oshnikdeep· Nov 7, 2024
Useful MCP listing: Oktopost MCP Server is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
- ★★★★★Kaira Sharma· Nov 3, 2024
We wired Oktopost MCP Server into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
- ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Oct 26, 2024
Oktopost MCP Server reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Zara Ghosh· Oct 22, 2024
Oktopost MCP Server is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Meera Sanchez· Oct 18, 2024
I recommend Oktopost MCP Server for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
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