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Scrape Creators

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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 User's Reels" operation under the Instagram resource allows users to retrieve a list of reels posted by a specified Instagram user. This is useful for marketers, content creators, and analysts who want to monitor or analyze Instagram reel content from specific accounts without manual browsing.

Practical examples include:

  • A social media manager fetching the latest reels from competitor accounts to track trends.
  • An influencer marketing platform aggregating reels from various influencers for campaign analysis.
  • Content curators collecting reels for reposting or inspiration.

Properties

Name Meaning
Handle The Instagram username (without the '@') of the user whose reels you want to retrieve.
Limit The maximum number of reels to return in the response. Must be at least 1.

Output

The node outputs JSON data containing the retrieved reels for the specified Instagram user. Each item in the output typically represents one reel with associated metadata such as reel ID, caption, URL, thumbnail, upload date, and other relevant details depending on the API response.

If the node supports binary data output (not explicitly shown here), it would likely represent media files such as video thumbnails or reel videos themselves.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for the Scrape Creators service, which must be configured in n8n.
  • The node makes HTTP requests to the Scrape Creators API endpoint https://api.scrapecreators.com.
  • Proper internet connectivity and valid API credentials are necessary for successful execution.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid or missing API key: The node will fail if the API key is not set or invalid. Ensure the API key credential is correctly configured.
  • User handle not found: If the provided Instagram handle does not exist or is misspelled, the node may return an error or empty results.
  • Rate limiting: The API might enforce rate limits; excessive requests could lead to temporary blocking.
  • Limit value errors: Setting the limit below 1 or too high might cause errors or truncated responses. Use reasonable values.
  • Network issues: Connectivity problems can cause request failures; verify network access to the API endpoint.

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