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instagram-scraper

A browser-based Instagram profile discovery and scraping tool.

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2.4k downloads
by @arulmozhiv

Setup & Installation

openclaw skills install @arulmozhiv/instagram-scraper

Or with the ClawHub CLI, for registry-managed skill folders outside a full OpenClaw workspace:

npx clawhub install instagram-scraper

Version History

v1.0.7Mar 4, 2026 - Version note by skill developer:

- Updated SKILL.md to bump the documented version from 1.0.3 to 1.0.6. - No code or feature changes; changelog reflects documentation version update only.

What This Skill Does

Discovers and scrapes Instagram profiles in two phases: location-based discovery via Google search, then full browser simulation to collect profile data, stats, and engagement metrics. Exports results as JSON or CSV with downloaded thumbnails. Anti-detection includes browser fingerprinting and human behavior simulation.

Requires no Instagram API access or approval, using browser simulation to collect data that the official API restricts or does not expose.

When to use it

  • Finding fitness influencers in specific cities for brand outreach
  • Pulling follower counts and engagement rates for influencer vetting
  • Building a CSV list of local food bloggers by location and category
  • Collecting profile thumbnails and bios for influencer marketing reports
  • Resuming large-scale scraping jobs after interruptions

Example Workflow

Here's how your AI assistant might use this skill in practice.

INPUT

User asks: Find mid-tier fitness influencers in Miami and export their profiles

AGENT
  1. 1Run discover --location "Miami" --category "fitness" to find matching Instagram handles via Google search
  2. 2Filter out private accounts, profiles under 1,000 followers, and already-scraped usernames
  3. 3Run scrape for each discovered handle to collect bio, follower count, post engagement, and thumbnails
  4. 4Export results to data/export_{timestamp}.csv
OUTPUT

CSV file with username, follower count, influencer tier, bio, engagement stats, and local thumbnail paths for each qualifying profile

Requirements

Accounts, API keys, or tools you or your AI assistant may need to set up while using this skill.

Instagram account credentials for browser loginGoogle Cloud API key with Custom Search API enabled (optional, for profile discovery)Google Programmable Search Engine ID configured for instagram.com (optional, paired with the API key)Residential proxy credentials from a supported provider such as Bright Data, IProyal, StormProxies, or NetNut (optional, for large-scale scraping)