# Instagram Poster (`viralanalyzer/instagram-poster`) Actor - **URL**: https://apify.com/viralanalyzer/instagram-poster.md - **Developed by:** [viralanalyzer](https://apify.com/viralanalyzer) (community) - **Categories:** Social media - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 0.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing Pay per usage This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-usage ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. 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.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.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/platform/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 Poster — Auto-Post Images & Reels via Browser — $0.50/post > English | [Portugues](#portugues) Post images and reels to Instagram automatically via browser automation. No Facebook Business account needed. Uses stealth browsing with residential proxy. --- ### Features | Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | **Image Posts** | JPG, PNG, WEBP — auto-cropped by Instagram | | **Reels** | Upload MP4 videos as reels (max 90 seconds) | | **Captions** | Up to 2200 characters with hashtags | | **Alt Text** | Accessibility description for images | | **Stealth Mode** | Chrome fingerprint, WebGL spoof, webdriver removal | | **Residential Proxy** | Apify residential network — avoids IP blocks | | **Session Persistence** | Cookies saved in KV Store (7-day TTL) | | **Dry Run** | Test without posting — screenshot proof | ### Pricing | Usage | Cost | |-------|------| | 1 post/reel | $0.50 | | Trial | 1 free post per run | Pay-per-event: you only pay for successfully shared posts. **vs Meta Graph API**: Requires Facebook Business account + app review. This actor works with any Instagram account. ### Input Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |-----------|------|----------|-------------| | `username` | string | Yes* | Instagram username | | `password` | string | Yes* | Instagram password | | `cookies` | string | Yes* | Browser cookies JSON (skip login) | | `imageUrl` | string | Yes** | Image URL to post | | `imageBase64` | string | Yes** | Base64-encoded image | | `videoUrl` | string | Yes** | Video URL for reel (MP4) | | `caption` | string | No | Post caption (max 2200 chars) | | `hashtags` | array | No | Hashtags to append | | `altText` | string | No | Accessibility alt text | | `proxyCountry` | string | No | Proxy country (default: US) | | `dryRun` | boolean | No | Test mode — upload but don't share | *Either username+password or cookies. **At least one media source required. ### Output ```json { "success": true, "platform": "instagram", "proof": { "screenshotKey": "proof-instagram-post-2026-04-08" }, "dryRun": false } ```` ### LGPD / Privacy - Credentials: `isSecret: true` — encrypted by Apify, never in logs - Cookies: KV Store with 7-day TTL — auto-expire - No third-party data accessed — posts to your own account only *** ### Portugues Poste imagens e reels no Instagram automaticamente via automacao de navegador. Sem necessidade de conta Facebook Business. Usa navegacao stealth com proxy residencial. | Uso | Custo | |-----|-------| | 1 post/reel | $0.50 | | Trial | 1 post gratis por run | **vs Meta Graph API**: Requer conta Business + revisao de app. Este actor funciona com qualquer conta Instagram. **Funcionalidades**: Imagens, reels, legendas com hashtags, texto alt, stealth mode, proxy residencial, modo dry-run, screenshot de prova. **Privacidade (LGPD)**: Credenciais criptografadas (`isSecret`), cookies com TTL de 7 dias, nenhum dado de terceiros acessado. # Actor input Schema ## `username` (type: `string`): Your Instagram username for login. ## `password` (type: `string`): Your Instagram password. ## `cookies` (type: `string`): Exported cookies from browser as JSON array. If valid, login is skipped. ## `imageUrl` (type: `string`): URL of the image to post (JPG, PNG, WEBP). Required for image posts. ## `imageBase64` (type: `string`): Base64-encoded image data. Alternative to imageUrl. ## `videoUrl` (type: `string`): URL of a video to post as a Reel (MP4, max 90 seconds). ## `caption` (type: `string`): Post caption (max 2200 characters). ## `hashtags` (type: `array`): Hashtags to append to caption. ## `altText` (type: `string`): Accessibility alt text for the image. ## `captchaApiKey` (type: `string`): 2Captcha or CapSolver API key. ## `proxyCountry` (type: `string`): Country code for residential proxy (e.g., US, BR). ## `dryRun` (type: `boolean`): If true, fills the post form but does NOT post. Takes screenshot as proof. ## Actor input object example ```json { "proxyCountry": "US", "dryRun": false } ``` # 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 = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("viralanalyzer/instagram-poster").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 = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("viralanalyzer/instagram-poster").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 '{}' | apify call viralanalyzer/instagram-poster --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=viralanalyzer/instagram-poster", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Instagram Poster", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "zDKMriWfkhbMYRLL1" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/viralanalyzer~instagram-poster/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-viralanalyzer-instagram-poster", "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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/viralanalyzer~instagram-poster/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-viralanalyzer-instagram-poster", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/viralanalyzer~instagram-poster/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-viralanalyzer-instagram-poster", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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", "properties": { "username": { "title": "Instagram Username", "type": "string", "description": "Your Instagram username for login." }, "password": { "title": "Instagram Password", "type": "string", "description": "Your Instagram password." }, "cookies": { "title": "Browser Cookies (JSON)", "type": "string", "description": "Exported cookies from browser as JSON array. If valid, login is skipped." }, "imageUrl": { "title": "Image URL", "type": "string", "description": "URL of the image to post (JPG, PNG, WEBP). Required for image posts." }, "imageBase64": { "title": "Image Base64", "type": "string", "description": "Base64-encoded image data. Alternative to imageUrl." }, "videoUrl": { "title": "Video URL (Reel)", "type": "string", "description": "URL of a video to post as a Reel (MP4, max 90 seconds)." }, "caption": { "title": "Caption", "maxLength": 2200, "type": "string", "description": "Post caption (max 2200 characters)." }, "hashtags": { "title": "Hashtags", "type": "array", "description": "Hashtags to append to caption.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "altText": { "title": "Alt Text", "type": "string", "description": "Accessibility alt text for the image." }, "captchaApiKey": { "title": "CAPTCHA Solver API Key", "type": "string", "description": "2Captcha or CapSolver API key." }, "proxyCountry": { "title": "Proxy Country", "type": "string", "description": "Country code for residential proxy (e.g., US, BR).", "default": "US" }, "dryRun": { "title": "Dry Run", "type": "boolean", "description": "If true, fills the post form but does NOT post. Takes screenshot as proof.", "default": false } } }, "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 } } } } } } } } } } ```