https://github.com/mrxehmad/instagram_profile_api
This API, built in Python, fetches an Instagram user's profile picture URL by providing their username.
https://github.com/mrxehmad/instagram_profile_api
flask flask-application instagram-api instaloader python python-lambda
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This API, built in Python, fetches an Instagram user's profile picture URL by providing their username.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/mrxehmad/instagram_profile_api
- Owner: mrxehmad
- Created: 2023-11-16T04:13:03.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2023-11-16T04:30:07.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-07T21:13:16.572Z (6 months ago)
- Topics: flask, flask-application, instagram-api, instaloader, python, python-lambda
- Language: Python
- Homepage: https://instagram-profile-api.vercel.app
- Size: 3.91 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# Instagram Profile Picture API
## Overview
This Python API enables users to retrieve an Instagram profile picture URL by providing a username. It is designed for simplicity and ease of integration into various applications. The API can be hosted for free on platforms like Heroku, making it accessible for developers seeking a lightweight solution.
## Installation
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/mrxehmad/Instagram_profile_API.git
```
2. Navigate to the project directory:
```bash
cd Instagram_profile_API
```
3. Install the required dependencies:
```bash
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
## Usage
1. Run the Flask application:
```bash
python app.py
```
2. Access the API at http://localhost:80/get_profile_pic with the following query parameter:
- `username`: The Instagram username for which you want to retrieve the profile picture.
Example:
```bash
http://localhost:80/get_profile_pic?username=example_user
```
## Deployment on Heroku
1. Create a Heroku account and install the Heroku CLI.
2. Login to Heroku in the terminal:
```bash
heroku login
```
3. Create a new Heroku app:
```bash
heroku create
```
4. Deploy the application to Heroku:
```bash
git push heroku master
```
5. Open the deployed app in the browser:
```bash
heroku open
```
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or pull requests for improvements or additional features.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.