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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 user-related operations. Specifically, the Get Followers operation retrieves a list of followers for a specified Instagram user. This is useful for social media managers, marketers, or developers who want to analyze follower data, monitor audience growth, or automate engagement workflows.

Practical examples:

  • Fetching the followers of a competitor’s Instagram account to analyze their audience.
  • Automatically retrieving followers to send targeted messages or offers.
  • Monitoring changes in follower count over time by scheduling this node regularly.

Properties

Name Meaning
Username The Instagram username (without the '@' symbol) whose followers you want to retrieve.
Limit Maximum number of follower items to return. Accepts values from 1 to 100. Defaults to 20.

Output

The output is a JSON array where each item represents a follower of the specified Instagram user. Each follower object typically contains details such as the follower's unique ID, username, full name, profile picture URL, and other metadata provided by Instagram's private API.

No binary data is output by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for Instagram Private API authentication.
  • The node uses session data if available; otherwise, it authenticates using the provided credentials.
  • The underlying implementation depends on a custom Instagram client library bundled with the node.

Troubleshooting

  • Authentication failures: If the node throws an error like Instagram authentication failed, verify that your Instagram API credentials are correct and have valid session data or login information.
  • Unsupported operation errors: If you see an error stating the operation is not supported for the resource, ensure you selected the correct Resource ("User") and Operation ("Get Followers").
  • Rate limits or API restrictions: Instagram may limit requests or block access if too many calls are made in a short period. Consider adding delays or reducing the "Limit" parameter.
  • Empty results: If no followers are returned, confirm the username exists and is public or accessible via the authenticated account.

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