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Overview
The node "Scrape Creators" provides real-time social media data scraping capabilities across multiple platforms, including Instagram. Specifically, the "Get Post" operation under the Instagram resource allows users to retrieve detailed information about a specific Instagram post or reel by providing its URL. This is useful for marketers, social media analysts, and content creators who want to extract metadata, engagement metrics, or content details from Instagram posts without manual browsing.
Practical examples include:
- Automatically fetching post details for social media monitoring dashboards.
- Collecting data on competitor posts for analysis.
- Archiving content metadata for influencer marketing campaigns.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| URL | The URL of the Instagram post or reel to retrieve data from. Example: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C306aQhvZh6/ |
Output
The node outputs JSON data containing the scraped details of the specified Instagram post or reel. This typically includes metadata such as post content, author information, timestamps, engagement statistics (likes, comments), and possibly media URLs. The exact structure depends on the external API response but is designed to provide comprehensive post information in a structured format.
No binary data output is indicated.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authentication with the external scraping service at
https://api.scrapecreators.com. - The node sends requests to this API endpoint with appropriate headers including the API key.
- Users must configure the API key credential within n8n to enable access.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing API key will result in authentication errors.
- Providing an incorrect or malformed Instagram post URL may cause the API to return errors or empty results.
- Rate limiting by the external API could lead to temporary failures.
Error messages:
- Authentication failure: Check that the API key credential is correctly set and valid.
- Invalid URL or unsupported post type: Verify the URL format matches Instagram post or reel URLs.
- Network or API downtime: Retry after some time or check the service status.
Links and References
- Instagram Post URL Format
- Scrape Creators API Documentation (generic reference, actual docs URL may vary)