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Instagram Private API

Interact with Instagram using private API methods

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Overview

This node integrates with Instagram's private API to perform various actions related to Instagram media. Specifically, the "Like Media" operation allows users to like a specific Instagram media post by providing its media ID. This is useful for automating engagement activities on Instagram posts, such as liking photos or videos programmatically.

Practical examples include:

  • Automatically liking posts from certain users or hashtags.
  • Integrating Instagram engagement into marketing workflows.
  • Building custom social media management tools that interact with Instagram content.

Properties

Name Meaning
Media ID Instagram media ID (string). The unique identifier of the Instagram media post to like.

Output

The output JSON contains a simple success confirmation object when the "Like Media" operation completes successfully:

{
  "success": true
}

This indicates that the media post was liked without errors.

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an Instagram API authentication credential (an API key or username/password session) configured in n8n.
  • Uses a private Instagram API client library internally to authenticate and perform actions.
  • The node attempts to reuse saved session data if available; otherwise, it authenticates using provided credentials.

Troubleshooting

  • Authentication failures: If the node throws an error about Instagram authentication failure, verify that the provided credentials are correct and have not expired. Re-authenticate or update credentials as needed.
  • Invalid Media ID: Providing an incorrect or non-existent media ID will likely cause the operation to fail. Ensure the media ID is valid and accessible.
  • Rate limits or API restrictions: Instagram may limit the number of likes or API calls allowed. If you encounter errors related to rate limiting, consider adding delays or reducing request frequency.
  • Operation not supported: If the node reports that the operation is not supported for the resource, double-check that the selected resource is "Media" and the operation is "Like Media".

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