# Instagram Story Downloader (`seemuapps/instagram-story-downloader`) Actor Download all current Instagram stories of any public account anonymously — direct photo and video links plus optional saved media files. - **URL**: https://apify.com/seemuapps/instagram-story-downloader.md - **Developed by:** [Andrew](https://apify.com/seemuapps) (community) - **Categories:** Social media, Lead generation, Automation - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $15.00 / 1,000 story downloads This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Instagram Story Downloader Download all current Instagram stories of any public account - anonymously, with no login and no view trace. Get direct photo and video download links for every active story, plus optional permanently saved files. ### What you get For every username you submit, the downloader returns one record per active story (last 24 hours): **Direct download links** - `videoUrl` - full-quality MP4 for video stories - `imageUrl` - story photo / video cover image - Optional **permanent files**: enable *Save files to storage* and each story's photo/video is copied to Apify storage with a `savedFile` link that never expires (Instagram's own CDN links stop working after a few hours) **Story details** - Story ID and a direct `storyUrl` link - Posting time (`takenAt`) and expiry time (`expiresAt`) - Media type (photo or video) and video duration - Mentions, hashtags, and outbound links embedded in the story **Account** - Username, full name, profile picture, and verified status ### Use cases - **Anonymous story viewing** - watch and save anyone's public stories without logging in or appearing in their viewers list - **Story archiving & backup** - stories vanish after 24 hours; capture your own or others' stories before they disappear - **Competitor story monitoring** - track the promos, links, and announcements competitors push to stories - **UGC capture** - save brand mentions and tagged stories from creators and customers - **Influencer research** - review story output, swipe-up links, and partner mentions ### How to use 1. Enter one or more Instagram **usernames** (with or without @) 2. (Optional) Turn on **Save files to storage** for permanent download links 3. (Optional) Set **Max Items** to cap the total number of stories (0 = all) 4. Run the actor - one record per story appears in the **Dataset** tab 5. Open any `videoUrl`, `imageUrl`, or `savedFile` link to download the media Accounts with no active stories are skipped with a note in the log - the run keeps going for the rest of your list. ### Output format Each dataset record: ```json { "username": "natgeo", "storyId": "3915628839103396598", "storyUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/stories/natgeo/3915628839103396598/", "takenAt": "2026-06-09T10:02:25.000Z", "expiresAt": "2026-06-10T10:02:25.000Z", "mediaType": "video", "videoUrl": "https://...mp4", "imageUrl": "https://...jpg", "videoDuration": 6.9, "mentions": ["nbatv"], "hashtags": [], "links": ["https://www.nationalgeographic.com/..."], "authorFullName": "National Geographic", "authorIsVerified": true, "savedFile": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../records/natgeo_3915628839103396598.mp4" } ```` # Actor input Schema ## `usernames` (type: `array`): Instagram usernames (with or without @) whose current stories you want to download. Each account's active (last 24 hours) stories are returned as one record per story with direct media download links. ## `saveFiles` (type: `boolean`): Also download each story's photo/video and store it on Apify, returning a permanent link (savedFile). Instagram's own CDN links expire after a few hours - enable this if you need links that keep working. Slower and uses more storage. ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): Maximum total number of stories to download across all usernames. Set 0 for all currently active stories. ## Actor input object example ```json { "usernames": [ "natgeo" ], "saveFiles": false, "maxItems": 0 } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `results` (type: `string`): Each record contains username, storyId, storyUrl, takenAt, expiresAt, mediaType (photo/video), videoUrl, imageUrl, videoDuration, mentions, hashtags, links, author fields, and savedFile - a permanent stored copy of the media when Save files is on. ## `files` (type: `string`): When Save files is enabled, every story photo/video is stored in the default key-value store and linked from each record's savedFile field. # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "usernames": [ "natgeo" ] }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("seemuapps/instagram-story-downloader").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "usernames": ["natgeo"] } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("seemuapps/instagram-story-downloader").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "usernames": [ "natgeo" ] }' | apify call seemuapps/instagram-story-downloader --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=seemuapps/instagram-story-downloader", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Instagram Story Downloader", "description": "Download all current Instagram stories of any public account anonymously — direct photo and video links plus optional saved media files.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "1Zh0YtsCwcejtBsbC" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/seemuapps~instagram-story-downloader/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-seemuapps-instagram-story-downloader", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/seemuapps~instagram-story-downloader/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-seemuapps-instagram-story-downloader", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/seemuapps~instagram-story-downloader/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-seemuapps-instagram-story-downloader", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "usernames" ], "properties": { "usernames": { "title": "Usernames", "type": "array", "description": "Instagram usernames (with or without @) whose current stories you want to download. Each account's active (last 24 hours) stories are returned as one record per story with direct media download links.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "saveFiles": { "title": "Save files to storage", "type": "boolean", "description": "Also download each story's photo/video and store it on Apify, returning a permanent link (savedFile). Instagram's own CDN links expire after a few hours - enable this if you need links that keep working. Slower and uses more storage.", "default": false }, "maxItems": { "title": "Max Items", "minimum": 0, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum total number of stories to download across all usernames. Set 0 for all currently active stories.", "default": 0 } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```