https://github.com/instagram-automations/instascraper
instascraper and Instagram data extraction tool
https://github.com/instagram-automations/instascraper
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instascraper and Instagram data extraction tool
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/instagram-automations/instascraper
- Owner: Instagram-Automations
- Created: 2025-10-10T19:40:17.000Z (9 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-10-10T19:47:04.000Z (9 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-10-14T19:04:41.893Z (8 months ago)
- Topics: automation, bot, instagram, instagram-scraper, instascraper, nodejs, playwright, python, scraper, selenium, social-media, web-scraping
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- Size: 1.65 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 3
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# InstaScraper
A modern Instagram scraping toolkit that helps you extract public Instagram data like profiles, posts, followers, hashtags, and engagement analytics — all without coding.
For discussion, queries, and freelance work — reach out 👆
---
## Introduction
> InstaScraper is a powerful and lightweight tool for scraping public Instagram data efficiently. It’s designed for marketers, analysts, and developers who want to collect structured data like followers, hashtags, and engagement metrics — without using the official API.
### Key Benefits
1. No login or API token required.
2. Scrape unlimited profiles and posts safely.
3. Easy setup — no coding knowledge needed.
4. Built-in proxy rotation and anti-detection logic.
5. Export clean data to CSV, JSON, or database formats.
---
## Features
| Feature | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| Profile Scraping | Extract public info like username, bio, followers, and engagement rate |
| Post Scraping | Get captions, hashtags, likes, comments, and media URLs |
| Hashtag Analysis | Scrape trending hashtags and related posts |
| Proxy Support | Use rotating proxies for safe, large-scale scraping |
| Data Export | Export all data in CSV, JSON, or database format |
---
## Use Cases
- Market research and influencer analysis
- Hashtag tracking and trend discovery
- Competitor performance monitoring
- Content strategy and engagement analytics
- Academic or sentiment analysis
---
## FAQs
**Q:** What data can I collect with InstaScraper?
**A:** You can collect public data such as profile details (username, bio, followers), posts (captions, hashtags, likes, comments), and hashtag-related insights. It does not access private data or DMs.
**Q:** Do I need coding skills to use InstaScraper?
**A:** No — InstaScraper offers a simple command-line and GUI mode. You can extract data with ready-made templates or use the API if you’re a developer.
**Q:** What are the best use cases for InstaScraper?
**A:** It’s best for influencer analysis, social media reporting, hashtag tracking, and competitor research where structured Instagram data is needed.
---
## Results
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> 10x faster data collection
> 95% accuracy on public profiles
> Fully automated proxy rotation
## Performance Metrics
-----------------------------------
Average Performance Benchmarks:
- **Speed:** 3x faster than manual extraction
- **Stability:** 99.4% uptime
- **Ban Rate:** <0.3% with proxy rotation
- **Throughput:** 500+ profiles/hour per session
---
## Do you have a customized project for us?
Contact Us
---
## Installation
### Pre-requisites
- Node.js or Python
- Git
- Docker (optional)
### Steps
```bash
# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/instascraper.git
cd instascraper
# Install dependencies
npm install
# or
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Setup environment
cp .env.example .env
# Run
npm start
# or
python main.py
```
---
## Example Output
```bash
{
"username": "pilot_dev",
"followers": 4523,
"following": 612,
"bio": "Automation enthusiast | Data Miner",
"latest_post_caption": "Exploring automation at scale 💡"
}
```
---
## License
MIT License
