instagram-scraper
Instagram Scraper pulls public Instagram data—profiles, posts, and reels—through the Scrape Creators API. Retrieve account information like follower counts and bios, fetch individual post details with engagement metrics, or look up profiles by user ID. Handles rate limiting gracefully and works only with public accounts.
Instagram Scraper retrieves public Instagram profiles, posts, and reels through an API.
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Install
gooseworks-ai/goose-skills/instagram-scraper · repository language: Python
git clone https://github.com/gooseworks-ai/goose-skills
cp -r goose-skills/skills/social/capabilities/instagram-scraper ~/.claude/skills/instagram-scraperFrequently asked questions
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How do I scrape Instagram profile data with instagram-scraper?
Instagram Scraper pulls public Instagram data through the Scrape Creators API. You can retrieve account information like follower counts, bios, and profile pictures by looking up profiles by user ID. The tool works only with public accounts and handles rate limiting gracefully to avoid disruption.
Can I get Instagram posts from an account using this tool?
Yes. Instagram Scraper retrieves individual post details including captions, media URLs, timestamps, and engagement metrics. You can fetch posts and reels from public accounts, extracting metadata like post timestamps and performance data for content research purposes.
What Instagram user info can instagram-scraper extract?
Instagram Scraper extracts comprehensive user data from public profiles: follower counts, bios, profile images, account metadata, and engagement information. It also retrieves post-level details such as captions, media URLs, and engagement metrics for creator research and content analysis.
How do I fetch Instagram reels and their URLs?
Instagram Scraper retrieves reel URLs and details through the Scrape Creators API. You can pull reel metadata including captions, timestamps, and engagement metrics from public accounts. The tool handles rate limiting to ensure reliable access to reel data.
Does instagram-scraper work with private accounts?
No. Instagram Scraper works only with public accounts. It pulls publicly available data—profiles, posts, reels, and engagement metrics—from accounts that allow public visibility. Private account data is not accessible through this tool.
What license does instagram-scraper use?
Instagram Scraper is released under the MIT license, allowing broad use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions. Check the license terms for complete details on permitted uses and obligations.
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Instagram Scraper
Setup
Read your credentials from ~/.gooseworks/credentials.json:
export GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY=$(python3 -c "import json;print(json.load(open('$HOME/.gooseworks/credentials.json'))['api_key'])")
export GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE=$(python3 -c "import json;print(json.load(open('$HOME/.gooseworks/credentials.json')).get('api_base','https://api.gooseworks.ai'))")
If ~/.gooseworks/credentials.json does not exist, tell the user to run: npx gooseworks login
All endpoints use Bearer auth: -H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY"
Scrape public Instagram data including profiles, posts, and reels.
When to Use
- User asks about Instagram content
- User wants to see posts from an account
- Social media research
How It Works
Uses the Scrape Creators API via Orthogonal to scrape Instagram data.
Usage
Get User Profile & Posts
```bash curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d
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