README.md

instagram-api-bypass

This repository parses Instagram's public response to GET requests, providing an API-free way to obtain basic account and media information.

Installation

./build.sh

The iab binary will now be in your $GOBIN (~/go/bin by default). If you haven't already, add this to your $PATH to be able to use iab seamlessly.

Use

Get user account information

iab account my_instagram_username

import "github.com/andrewfrench/instagram-api-bypass/pkg/account"

func main() {
    acc, err := account.Get("my_instagram_username")
}

Get media information

iab media media_shortcode

import "github.com/andrewfrench/instagram-api-bypass/pkg/media"

func main() {
    med, err := media.Get("media_shortcode")
}